This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: eGENEee Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16417.3.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since it's likely that he was sent to the Elmira Reformatory sometime between 1927 and 1936, you could try researching their records. They are available at the New York State archives. See their website for info: http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_gen_guide_prison.shtml 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.