You will probably receive a more complete answer from Walter Greenspan, who is also subscribed to this list, but I'll wager the records for Bayshore are in HungingtonTownship. Let's see if I've improved my Long Island lore . Jan in California LMlakewood@aol.com wrote: Hi, I am new to the list. I have recently discovered a Suffolk connection. I am seeking information on Fank NICE/NYS who whas born in France in 1865. He naturualized March 23, 1892 in Suffolk County Court. He gave his residence as Bayshore. The following year he and his family moved to Cleveland, Ohio. He married Katherine KERRIGAN (daughter of Patrick KERRIGAN and Anna CHAMBERS) who was born in Ireland, abt 1885. They had 3 sons born in New York: John NICE born 1887 Joseph NICE born 1888 Harry NICE born 1891 According to census records, Frank immigrated in either 1880 or 1881, however, I can't find him in the 1880 census. I am seeking assitance or advice in locating Suffolk county records between 1881 and 1892. I believe Frank NICE was married and his children were born in Suffolk County. I am also interested in discovering his occupation and address while living there. Are City directories available? Is Bayshore part of the New York City Directories? Frank NICE and Catherine KERRIGAN were Catholic. Was there a Catholic church in Bayshore during this time period? I imagine a marriage record and Christening records for his children would be there. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Lilly MURPHY Cleveland ==== NY-LONGISLAND Mailing List ==== Karima, List Administrator mailto:NY-LONGISLAND-admin@rootsweb.com List Guidelines: http://userweb.springnet1.com/quest/LongIslandWelcome.html Jan G. Miller jgrellim@sbcglobal.net