Upcoming Events
New York State Family History Conference
The New York State Family History Conference (NYSFHC) is nearly here! Nationally-known speakers and a vibrant exhibit hall are highlights of the event. Register today as you won’t want to miss this conference. The next...
Tenement Museum Tour and Family History Experience
Interior and exterior shots of 97 Orchard Street, which participants will have a chance to see on a behind-the-scenes tour. Come to the Tenement Museum for a joint program that explores family history research and the...
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
Vital records - birth, marriage, and death records - are some of the most important documents that we can find on our ancestors, and being able to find vital records is a foundational skill that the successful...
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. Mr....
Attention: As of June 27, 2018, this trip has sold out - please register at the link above to join the waiting list, and feel free to call us at (212) 755-8532 with any questions. Join the NYG&B for the annual...
Project Launch Reception for the NY State Archives Guide
We invite you to join the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society and the New York State Archives Partnership Trust for an evening of cocktails and hors d’ouevres as we celebrate the launch of the newest project...
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...