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Hello,
I'm looking for information on my Carlon ancestors who came from Ireland and settled
in Massachusetts. My great grandfather's name was John Carlon. He was married to Ellen
McKeon (?sp.). They eventually settled in Monson, Massachusetts and by about 1878 had at
least one child, James, my grandfather. I believe my great grandfather may have come to
this country with a brother during the 1850s-1870s. I don't know his brother's
name. I was told that the name was originally O"Carolan and that we were related to
the O"Carolan clan that had a famous Irish bard. I believe the name was shortened
when my great grandfather entered this country. If you have any information about my
ancestors you could share, I would be most grateful.