This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rickathedj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16698/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm preparing to search the 1865 NY State Census image by image, so I want to make sure I'm at least in the right ward. I'm told Bay Ridge has been Ward 9 since at least 1910. Was it always designated as such? 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.