This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: S_KERR Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.queens/4395.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "Images of America: Jamaica" by Carl Ballenas - "In 1920, The Methodists moved due to growth and nosiy competition from the elevated train> In 1922, they built their fourth church north of Jamaica Avenue on Clinton Ave (now 164th Street)" In 1949 the congregation dedicated a new church on Highland Ave and 164th Street. There is First Methodists Church still in that area. In regard to being married on Christmas - I have found many people married on Christmas in the pass. 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.