Karen I presume you have searched the US Census for this family so: You might want to see if you can locate a city directory for Camden during the period of time your family were there. Business places are usually listed, and of course, the family home address will be there. Although Camden may have been too small at the time to support a city directory you can ask a library in the town if there are such directories available and if they will search them for you. A history of the City of Camden may also be available - you might inquire if there is an active city historian or an historical soceity. My Genealogist's Address Book tells me that a few years ago there were two Historians. For the Town of Camden there was: Gertrude Dillon, Rt 3, Box 170, Camden, NY 13316 and for the Village of Camden there was: Mrs. Elbert Peck, 13 Watkins Avenue, Camden NY 13316. As I say this book is not current but there is also an Oneida County Historical Society 1608 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502-5425 Phone (315) 735-3642 Agnes E. Cloninger (My Oneida County Surname: Gypson) >______________________________ >------------------------------ KMACinTX@aol.com >I am also interested in learning if there was a large Italian community in >Camden NY in the late 1800's and what it was like. Are there any catholic >churches in Camden in the late 1800's that would have an Italian population? >the family I am researching ran a small "sweets" or candy store under the >name of Joe MEE. >Thank you , members, for the help and I appreciate your time. Karen > >______________________________