Upcoming Events
Author Jack Kelly Discusses, Valcour, His New Revolutionary War Book
Join us as Jack Kelly discusses his new book, Valcour in a conversation with the NYG&B, Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7:00pm ET, held online. The wild and suspenseful story of one of the most crucial and least known...
Five New York Genealogy Records to Find [Webinar]
Are you starting on New York genealogy research? Learn about five records that can set you on the path to success. Learn about the records and where to find them. Also covered—steps to take when a record can’t be found...
Proving Parentage Through Indirect Evidence: The Importance of Sibling Records [Webinar]
Understanding source context, and nuances of the records they contain, is critical to accurate interpretation of the information they provide. An early 19th century Connecticut, New York and Vermont example...
How to Find NY State Death Certificates
When and where did my New York ancestor die? Often this is the first research question we ask. Learn when and where to find a death certificate for an ancestor from New York from the late-1800s to the1960s. This...
Finding Your New England Immigrant with Big-Y DNA [Webinar]
Learn how this cutting-edge advanced Y-DNA signature test can be used to develop family clades and provide genealogically-relevant data to attack your Colonial New England brick wall from both sides. Register About the...
Empire State Exploration (Summer)
Our popular Empire State Exploration is reimagined for 2021, showing you more ways to uncover your New York ancestors. From the comfort of your home with a very small group (registration is limited), this immersive...
The New York State Family History Conference (NYSFHC) is back this September! 20 Sessions: Livestream, on-demand, and Q&A September 1 to October 18 Participate on-the-go or from the comfort of your couch ...
Getting Your ACGT Together: Organizational Strategies for DNA Analysis [Webinar]
DNA test results are constantly changing, so trying to organize them can feel like aiming for a moving target. In this webinar, learn to organize your results around clear research objectives in order to isolate,...
We expect to be back in Albany in the fall for three days of assisted research and genealogical camaraderie with the people who know New York best at the New York State Archives and New York State Library. Why research...