Webinars & Video

Genealogy Resources at the Center for Jewish History
Learn the basic genealogy resources specific to the Center for Jewish History (the building that includes YIVO, American Sephardi Federation, AJHS, and Leo Baeck) and research tools that our staff colleagues have...
JewishMonday, March 22, 2021

Using Your DNA to Connect to Your Irish Roots
Y-DNA is used for surname research. Autosomal DNA connects you with cousins on all your ancestral lines. Using case studies, Maurice will show you how to use DNA to break through Brick Walls in your own genealogical...
Genetic Genealogy, IrishTuesday, March 9, 2021

Please join the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society - Jean Sampson Scott Greater New York Chapter and the NYG&B as we talk with Joseph McGill about the Slave Dwelling Project.
Their mission is to raise...
African AmericanTuesday, March 2, 2021

The African American Experience in Three of New York’s Southern Tier Counties, 1803–1960
The African American experience in the rural “Southern Tier” counties of western New York State is largely unexplored.
Using his own extended family as a case study, Dr. Biddle will document and describe that experience...
Monday, February 22, 2021

Strengthen Your Analysis: Transcribing and Abstracting
Genealogical proof requires the conduct of reasonably exhaustive research, preferably using original records.
The emphasis on original sources means that the interpretation of handwritten records is an essential skill...
MethodologyWednesday, February 3, 2021

Using the NYG&B Online Collections
Join NYG&B Director of Digital Services Frederick Wertz as he shares everything you need to know about the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society's online records.
Our online collections include millions of...
TechnologyFriday, January 8, 2021

Q&A on Central New York Research
This video is a recording of a live Q&A about research in Central New York. Expert panelists include Holly Sammons, former librarian of the Onondaga County Public Library and Pamela J. Vittorio, a canal expert....
Wednesday, January 6, 2021

An Introduction to Researching Hispanic Ancestry
This overview lecture covers foundational concepts common to those with ancestors from countries colonized by Spain, and key U.S. records and strategies for identifying their Latin American hometown. It also reviews the...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Finding Samuel Fletcher in New York Records and Beyond
The lack of vital records does not mean identities cannot be discovered or children named. Digging deep into online records and manuscript collections turned up evidence to tie Samuel Fletcher of Westville, NY to his...
Monday, January 4, 2021

“Voyages of New Netherland,” a new project launches
This presentation, recorded November 17, 2020, celebrated the launch of the new online database, “Voyages of New Netherland,” a searchable, primary source-based directory of more than 300 ship voyages to New Netherland...
ColonialTuesday, November 17, 2020
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