The NYG&B Blog Archive
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| “Bridgets": Irish Domestic Servants in New York | This article was written by NYG&B intern Rikki Schlott-Gibeaux. Drawing inspiration from her own family history, Rikki sheds light on the experience of a unique group of immigrants by… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… | |
| 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 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… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… | |
| 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… |