Not a contradiction, although it confused me at first, also. The 4th had more than the 6th, but the 19th still had the most. It was fun and I always learn something from this list. Barb There's a contradiction in these two answers. Is it possible that one of the census years is wrong? Thanks for that quiz, that was very interesting! Liz In a message dated 3/18/2005 10:56:36 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > 4. According to statistics culled from the 1890 US Federal Census, which New > > York City ward had more Irish born residing in it - the Fourth Ward or the > Sixth Ward - "Bloody Sixth"? > Statistics show that the Fourth Ward had a larger Irish-born population, at > 8,267 then did the "Bloody Sixth", who had 4,508. > > 5. According to statistics culled from the 1890 US Federal Census, which New > > York City ward had the most Irish born residing in it? > a. 19th Ward > Statistics show that there were 61,858 Irish-born residing in the 19th Ward. > >