This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: naylorben Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/15571.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've wondered the same thing, but never done the real research to find out the answer. Try contacting the Brooklyn Courthouse (http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/2jd/kings.shtml) to see where their old records are kept? I don't think it's at the NY Municipal Archives, but you could try contacting them, if the County Courthouse doesn't work out. 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.