Ran across this today, wanted to pass it on: "Descriptive Reviewof theManufacturing and Mercantile Industries of the City of Brooklyn and the towns of Long Island and Staten Island" Richard Edwards, Editor - Historic Publishing Co. 1883. Mc (Sweeney) - W. Sweeney Saddle & Harnessmaker No. 77 Bridge St. Among the harness makers of Brooklyn, there are none who call more for our notice than Mr. Sweeney. At this establishment there is kept constantly on hand a stock valued at $2,000. Mr. William Sweeney has 3 hands helping him execute all orders given to him. The proprietor who was born in Waterford, Ireland in 1836 came to this country 34 years ago. the Last 12 of which he has been at the present location. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Business/Manuf.html "Descriptive Reviewof theManufacturing and Mercantile Industries of the City of Brooklyn and the towns of Long Island and Staten Island" Richard Edwards, Editor - Historic Publishing Co. 1883.