In a message dated 6/27/00 6:51:51 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Since the topic was opened, I, too have a request. The borough we're most closely associated with is spelled Starrucca. I know many people in the area do not pronounce it that way, which is fine, but when written, it should be spelled correctly. When I was being taught manners (in the Dark Ages), this was considered common courtesy. >> Excuse my ignorance... what is the borough division.... We out west don't even use townships, and I thought boroughs were just something to divide up New York City, and I have never seen Starrucca used with any documents that I have come across in Wayne county, (limited experience noted, please) so what is it and how does it relate to my ancestors? Iris