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NYG&B Welcomes 150th Anniversary Year with Landmark Gift from Kinship Books
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) announced today that Arthur C.M. and Nancy V. Kelly, co-founders and owners of Kinship Books, have donated the...
08 Jan 2019NYG&B News
Gift Ideas for Genealogy Enthusiasts
Is there a budding genealogist with New York roots on your list this holiday season? Do you know an advanced researcher who yearns to discover more New York family history...
20 Nov 2018
From the NYG&B staff: What we're thankful for this holiday season
2018 has been a great year at the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society. We have interacted with hundreds of our members at conferences and events around the country,...
07 Nov 2018
New online: Find a photo of any NYC building from 1940
Researchers interested in New York City will be thrilled to learn that you can now view an online image of nearly every single building in the five boroughs of New York City...
05 Nov 2018New York City
Using Google Earth for genealogy: Putting your ancestors on the map
Maps and mapping software have long been under-utilized as tools for family history research, but can be incredibly useful resources for genealogists of all skill levels.
...02 Nov 2018
How to use periodicals for New York Dutch genealogy research
Millions of Americans have colonial Dutch ancestry, and many who spend time researching their New York Dutch ancestors face research problems related to this important group of...
23 Oct 2018