Hi list- I've been a subscriber for awhile, & thought I'd post my updated surname. My GGGfather James Vanderbeek, was listed in the 1880 census of Brooklyn as having been b. in NJ 1827. His wife was Rachel & he was a cooper. His children were: Cornelius, my ggfather, b. abt. 185-, Mary, Peter, Anna, & Charles. Cornelius & Peter were also coopers, listed in directories. I am trying to establish which branch of the Vanderbeeks they descended from. Is anyone researching these Vanderbeeks? Cornelius' & Rebecca's children, all b. in NYC were: Mary, Celeste, Adelaide, Ethel, Melissa, & James, who died in infancy in 1879. Rebecca's maiden name was Mount, & she lists her b.p. as PA. Appreciate any input. Thanks __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.com