Hi Kelly, My Robert was born about 1795 in County Cork (or Down??) and died Dec 8, 1861 in Storrington Township, Ontario (Canada West in the good old days). I think Robert was married twice - first to ? Aldridge and then to Margaret Bates. His son William was born Jan. 17, 1817 in Ireland and died in Storrington Township on Nov. 14, 1901. William married Ellenor McNeely, born Apr. 5, 1842 in Storrington Township. Her parents were John McNeely, b. abt. 1798 in County Armagh, Ireland, and Ellenor Mathison, b. abt 1789 in County Down. A second family of Shannons also came to the area about the same time and they also have Roberts and Williams (and Johns and Thomases). Some think the families were cousins but at this point we are all stuck. Esther (esther@islandnet.com) ----- Original Message ----- From: BOdom60879@aol.com To: Esther@islandnet.com Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2001 7:22 PM Subject: Re: [SHANNON-L] Re: SHANNON-County Cork Do you have dates of birth by chance on William and Robert. I have a Robert who is my great great grandfather and William who is my great grandfather. Dates and spouse names would help me make a connection. Thanks, Kelley Bodom60879@aol.com