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St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Records Finding Aid St. Luke’s Church was started in 1850 by Rev. William Drees and a small group of his Dutch Reformed congregation. The first services were held at West 35th Street and Ninth Avenue. St. Luke’s was… German, Lutheran, Religious Records New York County
St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church Finding Aid St. Paul’s Evangelical Reformed Church was organized around the year 1852 as the German Evangelical Reformed Church. The church was located on Suffolk Street near Delancey Street in Manhattan’s Lower… German, Religious Records New York County
Steuben County, New York Cities, Towns, and Villages This material is a compilation of resources available. The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of its content or accuracy.  Please send any additions or corrections to webmaster@… County Guide Steuben County
Steuben County, New York Guide Steuben county is bordered by Ontario, Livingston, Yates, Allegany, Schuyler, and Chemung counties and the state of Pennsylvania. County Formed: March 18, 1796 Parent County: Ontario Daughter… County Guide Steuben County
Suffolk County, New York Cities, Towns, and Villages This material is a compilation of resources available. The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of its content or accuracy.  Please send any additions or corrections to webmaster@… County Guide Suffolk County
Suffolk County, New York Guide Suffolk County is the easternmost county of New York State. Together with Nassau, it comprises modern suburban Long Island. Prior to the 20th century, before the expansion of New York City and the… County Guide Suffolk County
Sullivan County, New York Cities, Towns, and Villages This material is a compilation of resources available. The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of its content or accuracy.  Please send any additions or corrections to webmaster@… County Guide Sullivan County
Sullivan County, New York Guide Sullivan County is bordered by Delaware, Ulster, and Orange counties as well as the state of Pennsylvania. County Formed: 1809 Parent County: Ulster Daughter Counties: None Major Land Transactions:… County Guide Sullivan County
Swan Janse Van Luane: A Free Black in 17th Century Kings County Henry Hoff, NYG&B Record, vol. 125 (1994), no. 2: 74-77. African American Kings County, New York City
The 1911 State Library Fire And Its Effect On New York Genealogy The only picture in existence showing the whole [Capitol] building in flames. Taken from the New Educational Building steps at 3:30 a.m. by H.R. Sweny. Photo courtesy of the New York State LibraryIn… American Indian, Census, Colonial, Government & Laws, Land, Military, Vital Records All NY Counties