My thanks to the many of you who responded to my query (and thanks also for not pointing out my typo (and not sending me population figures for Albansy)). I had no idea I would set off such an interesting thread. I did realize that Albany did not exist in 1650, I should have just said in the area of today's Albany. I'm going to guess it was several hundred (2-3) at that time. Thanks again. David Minor David Minor Eagles Byte Historical Research Pittsford, New York 716 264-0423 [log in to unmask] To be put on the mailing list for the weekly TimeMaster radio scripts, as well as news of updates to my homepage, e-mail me at the address above. http://home.eznet.net/~dminor includes NYNY, a series of timelines covering New York City and State, from approximately 1,100,000,000 BC to 1990 AD. "I would undertake to supply your demands if your generosity is equal to them." -John Bartram, U. S. naturalist