This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ledig1962 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.rockland/512.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It has been a while since your response. I haven't been doing much with the genealogy, but now that I am back in the NY area, after a long hiatus, I will probably go and check out the Culinary Institute and do some more research. I appreciate your information so much. Are you a history buff or do you have some connection to the Ryan family? thanks again, lynn 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.