The NYG&B Knowledge Archive

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Finding New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Introduction to New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Official birth, marriage, and death records—also called vital records—are crucial family history sources that every researcher should seek… Beginner Tips, Vital Records All NY Counties
Finding Your New Netherland Roots In September 2009, as part of the 1609-2009 Henry Hudson Quadricentennial Celebration, the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, the Holland Society of New York, and the New York Public… Colonial New Netherland
Forced Settlement – Part I: Getting Started in North America Quick Links Introduction  Selected Resources for Getting Started  Selected Repositories and Records  Additional Resources  About the Compiler Introduction Materials gathered by Dr. Shelley Viola… African American, Scots and Scots-Irish, Research Tips
Forced Settlement – Part II: Getting Started in Scotland Quick Links Introduction  Major Repositories  Archive Networks  Universities  Websites Recommended Literature About the Compiler Introduction Materials and text gathered by Pauline Jarvis This… African American, Scots and Scots-Irish, Research Tips
Forced Settlement: Documenting Descendants of Enslaved Americans and Their Scottish Connections Millions descend from the more than 150,000 Scots who settled in North America by 1785. Those settlers, like many settlers of the time, took part in the transatlantic slave trade. A generous grant… African American, Scots and Scots-Irish, Research Tips
Franklin 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 Franklin County
Franklin County, New York Guide Franklin County is in the northern New York State, bordering the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario. The land of Franklin County was once part of the Old Military Tract in 1786, which set aside… County Guide Franklin County
Frans Abramse Van Salee and His Descendants: A Colonial Black Family in New York and New Jersey Henry Hoff, NYG&B Record, vol 121 (1990) no. 2: 65-71; no. 3: 157-161; no. 4: 205-211. African American New Amsterdam, New Jersey, New Netherland, New York City, New York County
Fulton 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 Fulton County
Fulton County, New York Guide Fulton County is bordered by Hamilton, Saratoga, Herkimer, and Montgomery counties, New York. Formed: April 18, 1838 Parent County: Montgomery Daughter Counties: None County Seat: City of Johnstown… County Guide Fulton County