The NYG&B Blog Archive

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Update: DORIS Licensing Fees Wow! What an impact many of you have made since we began our campaign last week. Our public comment has over 1,500 signatures, and we have heard from many of you who have submitted your own public…
Using the NYG&B's Religious Records Collection Our Online Records Platform features religious records—including birth, marriage, and death records—from over 120 congregations across New York State.  The NYG&B originally preserved the…
What's your favorite Record article of all time? The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record is celebrating its 151st year in 2020. As the second-oldest genealogical journal in the English language, The Record has been…
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…
Who did your ancestors vote for? Joshua Taylor can help you find out Discovering the political leanings of your ancestors can help color their stories, and can lead you on a fascinating journey through this important historical aspect of American culture. D. Joshua…
Why and How New Yorkers Migrated to the Great Plains This article originally appeared in the Summer 2008 issue of the New York Researcher and was authored by David McDonald CG®, who provides an overview of westward movement from New York…
Why Historical Newspapers Are Crucial Genealogy Sources If you haven’t searched for your ancestors in historical newspapers, now is an excellent time to start: It’s easier than ever to find and access historical newspapers, and they can hold some…
Why you need to have your ancestor's New York death certificate Whether you’re just getting started or trying to break through a longtime brick wall, we have a suggestion for you—make sure you have your ancestor’s New York death certificate. It’s one of the most…
Winter 2019 NY Researcher Issue Now Online The final issue of volume 30 of the New York Researcher is out and available to read online. The Researcher is one of two quarterly publications NYG&B members receive as a…
Winter 2022 New York Researcher Now Available to Read Online Read the message from President D. Joshua Taylor and browse the issue's table of contents below. A few weeks ago, while perusing past issues of the New York Researcher and its predecessor, The NYG…