This is a neat site, Jack. I found some Troy stuff there also, not to mention my NYC Smiths! There is a complete NYC 1859 directory at > > _http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/NY/NYC/1859/_ > (http://www.distantcousin.com/Directories/NY/NYC/1859/) > > Best part is that it is free. If you come across a free site and they have google searches on it, use the google even if you aren't needing it at the time. The site gets paid for your searches and it enables them to keep the site online free. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com

Thanks all - for all of the great suggestions and pointers. I still have quite a bit of legwork ahead of me - but I'm determined to learn as much as possible about this branch of the family, and all of your knowledge has been a huge help. The Emigrant Savings Bank records are an absolute goldmine (though I haven't struck personal gold - at least not yet.) The direct link to search through them on Ancestry is: http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8760 Additionally, here's an interesting article about the collection: http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=9800 Many thanks, Michael Cassara cassara.genealogy@gmail.com