This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vansicklen1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16351.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know you are looking for his children but just for your records it looks like William Furfey DID reside in Brooklyn in the 1860s before moving to Manhattan in 1870-71. Found the following in the Brooklyn City directories. 1864 and 1865 (not in them) 1866 Furfey, Michael, lathmkr, h. Spencer n Myrtle Furfey, William, matmkr, h. 297 S 5th 1867 Furfey, William, mat trimmer, h. 297 S 5h 1868 Furfy, William, carpenter, h. Van Buren n Throop av 1869 and 1870 (not in them) 1871 Furfey, Michael, matmakr, h. Olive c Powers 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.