Sandy,
Hi! I was married to the son of Robert Earl
Gannan, son of Samuel Francis, son of John &
Miranda Justice Gannan. I have the research done by Aunt Kathleen
Gard Gannan (wife of Francis Marion
Gannan).
I am curious where you got the info that the family was from Ireland? I never heard Kathleen mention that info in all her extensive studying.
Also, the story of the name change because of brothers arguing was in the
Cutshall side of the family, and you can find in--Gutshall,
Cutshall, and Shall in other trees from that surname.
I know it has been a few years since you posted this. Have you found anything else? I still gather info for my children (4 girls!).
Cheryl
Pettigrew