I am trying to locate old records from the Throop Avenue Presbyterian Church which was founded in 1862 in Brooklyn, New York. My grand aunt attended that Church for 40 years until her death in 1920. I contacted the Presbyterian Historical Society Presbyterian Church (USA) in Philadelphia, PA They indicated that in 1945, through a merger with the Rosedale Presbyterian Church in Rosedale, New York, it became known as the Throop Memorial Presbyterian Church in Rosedale, New York. In 1962, the name was changed to Throop Memorial Church Rosedale, located in Queens, New York. I then contacted the Presbytery of New York City. A woman named Melanie told me they do not have any records for that particular Church. She referred me to Throop Rosedale and to the Philadelphia Office. This woman said that all records were transferred to Philadelphia about 20 years ago. I wrote a letter to Throop Memorial Church, Rosedale and did not receive a response. I then e-mailed them a note and still no response. I then telephoned the Church and spoke to a very nice man who indicated that they did not have any old records and suggested I contact the New York Presbytery or the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia. I guess I am right back where I started from. Is there anyone who has done any research on this Church? Any ideas where to go next? Many thanks, Joan R. Plantinga San Jose, CA **************Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/tyler-florence?video=4?&NCID=aolfod00030000000002)