This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: djstelmach_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21566.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandparents and three of his brothers were among the thousand or so polish immigrants who came to Dunkirk in the early 1900's and settled in the 4th ward and help found the St Hedwig's church. My bunch later moved to forestville. Over the years, I've discovered that there were alot of intermarriages and family alliances both here and previously in Poland. As a result, I've been collecting data about the 1st and 4th ward families from ancestry.com, ellisisland.com, and from local resources when I visit. My subscription to ancestry.com includes access to census records and images of about 30 years worth of the Dunkirk Observer which can be searched, more or less. Pricey but worth it. debbie 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.