This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/3U.2ADE/1484 Message Board Post: I have access to the New York State Library in Albany. They have an extensive collection of census sheets from every county in NYS. Also, the archives have a vital record index of births, marriage and death records for most of NY State, beginning in 1881. I can also get copies of city directory pages for cities and towns all over the state. I am a researcher, here is my web page: http://www.nyscensushunt.com Maybe I can help break down some walls!