Hi, My name is Marcia Stedman and I am new to this list. I recently found out that the STEDMAN family I am researching in Ontario, Canada, originated in Wexford. They emigrated in 1817. Francis STEDMAN was born around 1776. He married Elizabeth AUSTIN. They had 3 children with them when they arrived in Perth, Ontario, William and Austin STEDMAN, and Eliza HARRISON (possibly Francis' stepdaughter). Several other related Stedmans arrived in Ontario around the same time including Nathaniel, Michael, Thomas, Bartholomew and a second Francis. I am not sure of the relationships. The family belonged to either the Anglican church or the Methodist church. Any information or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thank you Marcia Stedman