Donna, Thanks for replying. I have researched my husbands line - the McKillop's and a few of the relatives did make it to NYC about that time. I have the McKillop line going back to Glendun, Cushendun, Co. Antrim, Ireland from current back to 1840's. Thanks for the info. Mary McKillop In a message dated 4/11/00 8:33:50 AM, Coolehane@aol.com writes: << Dear Mary: This is interesting...I am researching Cooley in New York City and the surrounding boros so cannot help you there. I do, however, have a James Cooley married to an Anna McKillips in NYC in 1897. Her father is Alexander; mother's name is unknown. Just thought I'd throw this into the general confusion :) Best wishes, Donna >>