This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BobNY Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.queens/4399.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "I looked through their website, and I believe it states that they do not hold any archives of records and that you have to contact the Archidiocese.' It's just the opposite. Virtually all sacramental records for parishes of the Archdiocese of NY are at the parish level. Merged and closed parish records remain with the successor parish. 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.