This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: auntole1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/topics.institutions.poorhouses.general/108.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi again. I found a list of 10 poorhouses in the NYC area on a website called 1800-1899 when I googled poorhouses. Blackwell Island was another I found. hope this will help. 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.