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Delaware County, New York Guide Delaware County is located in south-central New York and is part of the Catskill Mountain region. The county gets its name from the Delaware River, which constitutes its western border and separates… County Guide Delaware County
Discovering de Cillia: A Central European Journey to the Past My grandfather, Maximilian (Max) de Cillia, was the only member of his family to come to America. He came through Ellis Island in New York City just prior to World War I and on arrival told the U.S.… French, German, Italian Bronx County
Divorce in New York Do you think your New York ancestors or relatives obtained a divorce in New York? It is possible, but for over 300 years obtaining a New York divorce was not an easy matter. In colonial times there… Court, Vital Records All NY Counties
Dutchess 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 Dutchess County
Dutchess County, New York Guide Dutchess County is located on the eastern shore of the Hudson River and is situated approximately midway between Albany and New York City.  Dutchess County borders Columbia County to the north,… County Guide Dutchess County
Episcopal Records of New York City (Manhattan) Over the past 300 years the Episcopal Church has been the spiritual home of numerous New York City families. Its registers form a major resource for genealogists, even more so because many non-… Episcopal, Religious Records New York City, New York County
Erie 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 Erie County
Erie County, New York Guide Erie County is situated on the western border of New York State. It is bounded by Lake Erie to the west and is bordered by Niagara County and Canada to the north, Genesee and Wyoming Counties to the… County Guide Erie County
Essential Methods: Research Logs A well-formed research log is one of the most powerful tools you can use to improve the results of your family history research. Genealogists use research logs to keep track of past work - a reliable…
Essential Steps to Find a New York State Marriage Record Marriage records can be some of the most valuable documents that you uncover while researching your New York ancestors. Marriage is often an important life event, so an official record of this act…