Upcoming Events
Collaboration- Baron de Hirsch Society and State Institute - Farmingdale [Webinar]
The surprising find of a set of scholarship applications to the State Institute of Applied Agriculture, now Farmingdale State College, led to a treasure trove of genealogical information. Research led to collections ...
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]
A joint program with Jewish Genealogical Society, Inc. (JGSNY). 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...
Using the NYG&B Online Collections with Fred Wertz [Webinar]
Join NYG&B Director of Digital Services Frederick Wertz as he shares everything you need to know about the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society's online records. Our online collections include millions...
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...
You Need Both: Uniting DNA and Traditional Research
DNA results often yield more questions than answers, yet when combined with traditional genealogical research, can lead to untold discoveries and solutions to longstanding research problems. This session outlines the...