This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LocalHistoryDivRPL Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.monroe/12109.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: That 1855 census would help since it gives the actual county of birth in NY. Once you have that, you have a better idea of where to look for what kinds of birth records. That census may be available from the LDS genealogy library through their FHC system. 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.