This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wood Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/lRB.2ACE/882.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Barbara, that's what I've been hearing. That's very typical Long Island bureaucracy!!! (I grew up on LI..I know). Maybe someday when I have lots of money to spare I'll obtain some of the Hempstead ancestor's certificates.