Webinars & Video

When and where did my New York ancestor die? Often this is the first research question we ask. Learn when and where to find a death certificate for an ancestor from New York from the late-1800s to the 1960s.  View...

The surprising find of a set of scholarship applications to the State Institute of Applied Agriculture, now Farmingdale State College, led to a treasure trove of genealogical information. Further research led to...

Judith Herbert shows us that understanding source context, and nuances of the records they contain, is critical to accurate interpretation of the information they provide.  An early 19th century Connecticut, New York...

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 them. Also covered—steps to take when a...

Ready to start tracing your family history? Explore four steps you can take to begin exploring your ancestors. This webinar will cover the fundamentals of research, essential records (and where to find them), and other...

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...

Newspapers contain everything from the mundane to the most sensational items for family researchers. This webinar includes an abbreviated history of American newspapers; a basic lesson in OCR (optical character...

Learn about the wealth of documents searchable through ScotlandsPeople, including the kirk session and other church court records from the Church of Scotland, which are now available to view online for the first time....

This presentation will provide a guide to the most useful online resources for Scottish Family history research. Michelle will explain how to get the most out of each resource and include lots of hints, tips, and...

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...