This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: geraldtobinny Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16662.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know if this affects any of your research but this may help you on dates before 1854. Greenpoint was in the town fo Buskwick and it wasn't part of the City of Brooklyn until 1854 when Bushwick became part of the city of Brooklyn. Jerry 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.