The NYG&B Blog Archive

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eNews, no. 26: New York City area repositories guide & more! This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on June 15, 2018. Our email newsletter is published twice a month and includes: The latest news about online records Research tips and guides from the…
NYSFHC Experts: Judy G. Russell and Thomas W. Jones Before you know it, the 2018 New York State Family History Conference will be kicking off. From September 13 - 15, genealogy enthusiasts with an interest in New York State research will gather…
eNews no. 24, May 2018: Fire at the NY State Capitol This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on May 11, 2018. Our eNews - published twice a month - contains the latest news about New York State genealogy, news about the NYG&B, and helpful…
When you can benefit from a professional genealogy consultation One of the best things you can do for your family history research is to schedule a consultation with a professional genealogist. Talking to a professional for even as little as 30 minutes can…
45 reasons to attend the New York State Family History Conference The 2018 New York State Family History Conference features a program full of fascinating classes that will improve your research skills and teach you all about the most important online record…
How to get the most out of a professional genealogy consultation Have you recently booked a consultation with a professional genealogist? Or did you purchase a gift consultation (link) and plan to give it to a genealogy enthusiast close to you?…
Fire at the New York State Library Sooner or later, all researchers encounter the sad fact that a massive fire destroyed a crucial piece of evidence in their family history.  Almost everyone knows about the 1921 Washington, D.C.…
NYG&B eNews: Issue No. 23 This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on April 27, 2018. Our eNews - published twice a month - contains the latest news about New York State genealogy, news about the NYG&B, and helpful…
Reformed Dutch and German churches of Manhattan and the Bronx During the 16th century, many Christians in the Netherlands broke with Rome and affiliated with Calvinist Protestantism, forming the Nederlands Hervormde Kerkor, or the Dutch Reformed…
Work is underway on a guide to New York’s state archives NEW YORK CITY – April 27, 2018 The NYG&B, New York’s oldest and largest genealogical organization, is spearheading the key publication. The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society has…