Hi Wendy, Just read your post. I am descended from the County Cavan, Ireland Cranstons. My great great grandfather was James Cranston, married to Mary Letitia Barkley. They lived outside Bailieborough on a farm in Rakeevan township. They had 10 children, of which 7 immigrated to the states. All of those came to New York, and three of the boys settled in Ness County, three remained in New York, and two in Wisconsin. We visited Ireland three years ago and met some of our relatives there, and in England. If you get a chance while in Dublin, visit the National Archives on Bishop Street. I would be happy to share my family tree with you if you are interested. To my knowledge, we had no one settled in North Dakota or Canada. However, some of the decendents may have ended up there.