This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GFree7978 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenango/1330.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In NY State there are no townships. What other states call townships are towns in NY State. There may be an exception in and immediately around NY City although I'm not sure about that. 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.