The NYG&B Blog Archive

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Master DNA and genealogy techniques from beginner to advanced Genealogists and family history researchers everywhere have increasingly been taking advantage of genealogical DNA testing - are you one of them? LivingDNA is a new company  making big waves.…
eNews, no. 28: 3 major New York genealogy collections just came online for the first time ever! This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on August 3, 2018. Our email newsletter is published twice a month and includes: The latest news about online records Research tips and guides from…
New York records now online: New York State Birth Index, NYC Almshouse Ledgers & NYC Bodies in Transit Great news for researchers with ancestors all over New York State - the New York State Birth Index, and the New York City Municipal Archives collections of Almshouse Ledgers and Bodies in Transit…
6 quick tips to prepare for a genealogy cemetery trip This blog was written by NYG&B summer intern Bryley Williams.   The summer and fall are perfect times to find the grave of a long-lost relative, so we’ve compiled a list of six tips to make…
eNews no. 27: Genealogy Resources of the DAR & more! This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on July 3, 2018. Our email newsletter is published twice a month and includes: The latest news about online records Research tips and guides from the…
The Daughters of the American Revolution: A treasure for genealogical research The following blog post is written by NYG&B President D. Joshua Taylor. If you are interested in hearing even more about this topic from Joshua, watch our free webinar on this subject at the…
Living DNA offers exciting new possibilities for genetic genealogy As interest in DNA and genealogy continues to explode, a relative newcomer to the DNA testing scene, Living DNA, has many family history enthusiasts excited about their offerings. Founded in 2016,…
eNews, no. 26: New York City area repositories guide & more! This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on June 15, 2018. Our email newsletter is published twice a month and includes: The latest news about online records Research tips and guides from the…
NYSFHC Experts: Judy G. Russell and Thomas W. Jones Before you know it, the 2018 New York State Family History Conference will be kicking off. From September 13 - 15, genealogy enthusiasts with an interest in New York State research will gather…
eNews no. 24, May 2018: Fire at the NY State Capitol This issue of the NYG&B eNews was delivered on May 11, 2018. Our eNews - published twice a month - contains the latest news about New York State genealogy, news about the NYG&B, and helpful…