This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kathylpv Surnames: BEATTIE, SCHULSKY, Lo PINTO, GRASSI, FICANO, PACILEO, HOFF, HAUSER, VIGNOLINI, BINI, PALAZZI/ PALASSI, ACQUISTA, ARCANGELO, RICCI Classification: lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.kings/16427/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've been trying to find out the name of the * Foundling Hospital / Orphanage * where my Mom was born, in Brooklyn - 1909. * * I've looked in both the NYC Fed & Municipal Archives, & didn't find anything. - - - Would anyone be able to find out the name of this place for me? * * (MY Mom) * * Elizabeth Annie - was born to * * Mary BEATTIE * & * * Moses SCHULSKY * - * ADDRESS OF BIRTH - * - 188 Manhattan St, Brooklyn * - * [ In 1999 I was told it was a parking lot! ] * * Mom was never "legally adopted" so we have her * * Birth Certificate & Baptismal records! * * I can't find anhthing online either. * * Many years ago, I contacted the Diocese of Brooklyn Archives. * Mr Coen did try to help, but I hit a dead end with those he referred me to. * I would greatly appreciate any help finding it . . . 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.