Jackie, since you live in Brooklyn maybe you can help me with my search. My great grandfather Michael McMahon lived in "The Flatlands" in 1865. He married a Mary Sullivan and had 2 sons in NYC - Thomas & John - born between 1868 & 1875. They were Catholic so I've been trying to locate church marriage or baptismal records but don't know which churches may have been in that area at that time. Would you happen to know? If not the churches, which streets comprised "the Flatlands"? Thanks for any help...Mary Ann In a message dated 11/8/2010 9:13:42 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Kiskatomcreek@aol.com writes: Noreen, In 1875, NYC wasn't consolidated yet, so you have your work cut out for you. I know of a Church of Elizabeth Ann Seton, but it is located in lower Manhattan near Battery Park and I think it's relatively new. Elizabeth Ann Seton was canonized in the 20th century, so I don't think other St. Elizabeth churches would be related to her. In Brooklyn (where I live), there is a section/neighborhood called Midwood and in Queens, there is a section/neighborhood called Middle Village. Hope this helps. Jackie ====NY-Irish Mailing List==== Don't forget to check out the NY-Irish mailing list website. Also, check/add your NY-Irish surnames on the Surname Registry: http://www.connorsgenealogy.com/NYIrishList/ ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NY-IRISH-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message