Tracing Dutch ancestors who arrived in New Netherland? Learn more about how to find ancestors in this vast, dynamic colony that encompassed parts of the present-day states of Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York. This New York Family History School course begins with a historical overview of New Netherland and then outlines essential resources for researching Dutch families who immigrated to the colony. It also provides guidance for understanding Dutch surnames and Dutch words that commonly appear in genealogical documents.
Please Note: This Family History School course is available for on-demand viewing throughout 2024. Registrants have 60 days from date of purchase to complete this course in its entirety. For example, if you purchase this course on December 15, 2024, you have until February 15, 2025, to complete it.
Registrants will:
- Learn about key historical events that impact genealogical research in New Netherland.
- Explore New Amsterdam records of the Dutch colonial era (beginning in 1642) and English records (after 1664) that contain Dutch people.
- Review periodicals, published collections, and repositories that hold important documents.
Online Sessions (on demand)
- Historical Overview: A Genealogical Timeline of New Netherland (D. Joshua Taylor)
- Language and Traditions (John Boeren)
- Compiled Sources and Related Materials (Aaron Goodwin)
- Accessing Original Materials, Part I: New York City Municipal Archives and Other Locations (Aaron Goodwin)
- Accessing Original Materials, Part II: New York State Archives, New Netherland Institute, and Others (Susan R. Miller)
Course Fee
- NYG&B Members: $89
- General Registration: $99
About the NYG&B's New York Family History School
The New York Family History School lets participants learn at their own pace through guided, on-demand sessions focusing on a specific family history topic. Registration includes access to multiple sessions for 60 days, syllabus materials, a certificate of completion, and an invitation to the annual online New York Family History School alumni reception. See all New York Family History School Courses in 2024.
About the Presenters
John Boeren is one of few full-time genealogy professionals in the Netherlands with more than 35 years of experience. Through his business Antecedentia, he offers genealogical research, heritage trips, and transcriptions/translations. He frequently presents at international events. Currently, he serves as the President of the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG).
Aaron Goodwin is the author of the award-winning New York City Municipal Archives: An Authorized Guide for Family Historians. He specializes in New York City research across all time periods, from the Dutch colonial era to the 21st century.
Susan R. Miller is the Director of Publications at the NYG&B. She is also the editor of the NYG&B's New York Researcher magazine and the managing editor of the award-winning publication New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer. Sue has been with the NYG&B for over 25 years, researching her family history in New York and New England.
D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS, FUGA, is the President of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society (NYG&B), an organization dedicated to preserving, documenting, and sharing family history and stories from across New York State. A nationally known and recognized genealogist, Joshua was named President of the NYG&B in 2016 and is an Officer, Trustee ex Officio, on NYG&B’s Board of Trustees.