Yes. Especially those once buried in Manhattan, were re-interred to cemeteries in Brooklyn, Queens, and LI. See paragraph three in this article about the disenfranchised initially buried in public park spaces. Title: Calvary Veterans Park http://72.14.205.104/search?q=cache:msDgk8N7Fx0J:www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_ park/historical_signs/hs_historical_sign.php%3Fid%3D9778+Calvary+Cemetery+NYC+ history&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=4&gl=us&ie=UTF-8 It does seem contradictory, Gabrielle, that paupers would have a deeded plot. Barb N of NYC ************** Psssst...Have you heard the news? There's a new fashion blog, plus the latest fall trends and hair styles at StyleList.com. (http://www.stylelist.com/trends?ncid=aolsty00050000000014)