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This guide provides an overview of every New York state census, what kind of information can be found within each one, and where researchers can search New York state censuses...

Historical maps can provide valuable information to the genealogist or family historian that isn’t available anywhere else. Maps can reveal where people lived, the boundaries of...

The array of historical New York newspapers online is very extensive, which is excellent news for the New York family history researcher, because newspapers are crucial sources...

Most researchers are familiar with using the "Population Schedules" of federal censuses from 1850 - 1880 - these records are some of the most widely used of all genealogical...

The exploration of your own family history can be a fun and fulfilling pursuit. Your ancestry includes thousands of unique individuals whose stories tell fascinating tales. Below...

Introduction to NY Birth, Marriage, and Death Records Official birth, marriage, and death records - also called "vital records" - are crucial genealogical resources that every...

Since 2006, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society has been publishing a series of guides to notable New York State repositories in the New York Researcher. We have...

There are many good reasons to seek professional assistance in a family history research project. Some professionals have expert knowledge of a specific area where your ancestors...

Lineage societies offer their members a number of advantages. Along with the opportunity to meet and socialize with people of common ancestry, members may enjoy access to...

The following is a guide to the many organizations and societies in New York State that offer resources and support to people researching their family history. For more...