This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ladygossamer Surnames: McNally, Ahearn, Ahern, Heatherington Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.bronx/3462/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandmother (Agnes Rita McNally) was raised by a foster mother (Julia Ahearn/Ahern) after her mother (Agnes Heathering McNally) died in 1918. Her father (John or John Joseph McNally) and a brother (Thomas McNally) survived, but Grandma was fostered out. How can I go about checking the New York Courts system to see if this was a legally recognized situation. Thanks in advance. ladygossamer49633@yahoo.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.