Methodology

Endogamy, or the practice of marrying within the confines of a population due to cultural, religious, linguistic, or geographic isolation, presents challenges for autosomal DNA...

Join the NYG&B's Director of Digital Services for a look at the online records you can find on our website.  Fred reviews some of our most popular and essential online records...

We all have the chance to allow our natural curiosity to take hold and play detective when we decide to learn about our family history. Learn the basics and join the fun! Jen...

DNA results often yield more questions than answers, yet when combined with traditional genealogical research, can lead to untold discoveries and solutions to longstanding...

Are you starting on New York genealogy research? View this webinar to learn about five records that can set you on the path to success. Learn about the records and where to find...

Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research, preferably using original records. The emphasis on original sources means that the interpretation of...

See how a variety of contextual sources enhances family narratives, whether your own or someone else’s. The July 2020 Hugh Dugan article in The Record provides an excellent...

Writing about your genealogical conclusions is an important step in the research process. Submitting your draft to a peer-reviewed journal, such as The Record, has many benefits....

Go beyond the traditional population census records and delve into the non-population schedules to discover the gold nuggets they contain. About the presenter: Nancy Waters is a...

Presented by Jennifer Mendelsohn This talk will cover how more than two decades of journalism experience has helped me as a genealogist, both to zero in on reliable information...