The NYG&B Knowledge Archive
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| Article Title | Brief | Subject | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Selection of Major Cemeteries in New York State | New York State contains a vast number of cemeteries, ranging from small family plots with only a handful of graves to the sprawling Calvary Cemetery in Queens, which contains over a million burials.… | Cemetery | All NY Counties |
| A Short Genealogy of Hart Island | Previously published accounts of Hart Island have treated its early history inadequately. Land, probate, and other records familiar to genealogists help in tracing the ownership of the island prior… | Cemetery | Bronx County, New York City, Westchester County |
| Abstracts of Early Black Manhattanites | Richard Dickenson, NYG&B Record, vol. 116 (1985), no. 2: 100-104; no. 3: 169-173. | African American | New Amsterdam, New Netherland, New York City, New York County |
| Accidental Adventures in Genetic Genealogy: How DNA Can Break Down Brick Walls | A Genealogist Like You Ever since I was bit by the family history bug over 15 years ago, I have remained an avid genealogist. However, I must admit that after years of relentlessly picking the brains… | Genetic Genealogy | |
| Albany County, New York Guide | Albany County is situated along the western bank of the Hudson River, approximately 150 miles north of New York City. It is bordered on the north by Saratoga and Schenectady Counties (which lie… | County Guide | Albany County |
| Albany County, New York, Cities, Towns and Villages | This material is a compilation of resources available. The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of its content or accuracy. Please send any additions or corrections to … | County Guide | Albany County |
| Allegany County, New York Cities, Towns, and Villages | This material is a compilation of resources available. The inclusion of a link does not constitute an endorsement of its content or accuracy. Please send any additions or corrections to … | County Guide | Allegany County |
| Allegany County, New York Guide | Allegany County is located in the southwestern part of New York State, along the border with Pennsylvania. Contrary to its name, the Alleghany River is not in Allegany County, although the county… | County Guide | Allegany County |
| Are you asking the right genealogy research question? | Tracing your family history and discovering interesting stories about your ancestors is an exciting way to maintain a rich connection to the past. But tracking down your relatives and finding the… | ||
| Before the Five-borough City: The Old Cities, Towns and Villages That Came Together to Form 'Greater New York' | The present City of New York, consisting of five boroughs, came into existence on January 1, 1898. This article will focus on the world which the five-borough city replaced, for the… | History | Bronx County, Kings County, New York City, Queens County, Richmond County |