Upcoming Events
Webinar: Exploring New York’s Catholic Stories: the Archdiocese of New York Collection on Findmypast
The New York Roman Catholic story is one that impacts thousands of people across the country. Findmypast and the Archdiocese of New York have partnered to bring Sacramental Registers up to 1918 online for the first time...
Facebook Live Genealogy Q&A with D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller
Join us for another New York Genealogy Q&A with D. Joshua Taylor, President of the NYG&B, and Susan R. Miller, the NYG&B's Director of Programs. This time, we'll be broadcasting live on Facebook. Follow our...
Living DNA/NYG&B Summer Education Program
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society will hold a summer education program July 24 - 26, 2018 for high school students interested in DNA and family history. Each participant will be given access to a free...
New York State Family History Conference
The New York State Family History Conference (NYSFHC) returns in 2018 with nationally-known speakers and a vibrant exhibit hall. Mark your calendar with the dates as you won’t want to miss this conference. The 2018...
Webinar: Mapping Your New York Ancestors
Learn to use maps and online mapping tools to discover more and share the story of your New York ancestors. Maps can be used to discover new record sets to investigate and can also help to fill in some fascinating...
Webinar: Finding Ancestors in New York City Vital Records in the 1800s and Early-1900s
Locating vital records is a foundational skill for genealogy. With New York City having a separate system from the state, knowledge of available resources will make your search more efficient. This webinar will explain...
Webinar: Using the NYG&B Website
Our website, newyorkfamilyhistory.org, has many resources that can help you discover your New York family history. In this webinar, we take a tour of the website and demonstrate how members and non-members can take...
NYG&B Fall Benefit Luncheon Featuring Russell Shorto
Join us for a talk by award-winning author Russell Shorto, whose books include the bestselling Island at the Center of the World and, most recently, Revolution Song: America’s Founding in Six Remarkable Lives. . Shorto...
Join the NYG&B for the annual Research in Albany trip, featuring three days of assisted research and genealogical camaraderie with the people who know New York best. Research at the New York's top repositories: The...
Webinar: Proving Parentage Through Indirect Evidence: The Importance of Sibling Records
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 demonstrates...