These West's came to America around 1837? I am still looking for the ship manafest. If I find it I will post on the West letter site. My Gt.Gt. Grandfather George was born in Leitrim Ireland with influence in Sligo. I need to get copies of that as well. I will look through the really big West copy I made and see if there are any familiar names..... You say your relative had a dark complextion Have you checked out the Black Irish, I sure did when I first started my research as I met many a brick wall. It was very interesting even if you don't find any connections. I later found out the dark skin was from Russyn and Turkish background around the Ottaman empire in Europe.... Warmest Regards and good searching Jeannine