Records found on major genealogy websites help us find our New York ancestors. Learn tips for researching on Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, in the NYG&B collections, and more.
Access to this workshop includes a recording of the session accessible for 30 days.
Please note: This workshop will also be held in a three weeknight format on December 5, 12, and 15, 2022.
Agenda
11am – 12:15pm ET
Clicking on "Hints" is not the only way to utilize all Ancestry.com has to offer for researching New York ancestors. Discover datasets and how to best research them.
12:30 – 1:30pm ET
Discover ways to unlock FamilySearch's vast collections for New York research. In this session we explore multiple ways to learn about record collections and how to access them.
1:45 – 3pm ET
Dig into the NYG&B online collections to unlock religious records, cemetery transcriptions, a biographical index, and more. Plus discover online newspapers that may tell stories of your New York ancestors.
Workshop Admission: $79
NYG&B Member Admission: $65