FamilySearch offers far more for New York research than many genealogists realize. In this session, we will look beyond the search box to explore New York–specific collections, catalog tools, full-text search, images-only materials, and underused pathways to records. Designed for researchers who already use FamilySearch but suspect they are missing something, this session highlights practical strategies to uncover records, context, and clues that can significantly advance New York research projects.
This series is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. It is part of the NYG&B’s Preserving Your New York Story series, which offers free sessions for people to digitally preserve their own family history records as well as programming for tracing their family history and connecting with their past.
About the Presenter
D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA is the President and CEO of the NYG&B and a nationally known and recognized genealogist. Previously, Joshua held senior leadership positions with Findmypast and the New England Historic Genealogical Society and has volunteered in leadership positions for the Federation of Genealogical Societies and other organizations. A prolific author and popular speaker, Joshua has been a coordinator for courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) and the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) and is the recipient of RootsTech’s Distinguished Presenter Award. He has been a featured genealogist on Who Do You Think You Are? and was a host on the PBS series Genealogy Roadshow. Joshua holds a Master of Library Science degree in Archival Management and a Master of Arts degree in History from Simmons University.
