The records of the United States Sanitary Commission, recently reprocessed by The New York Public Library, are a vast and newly accessible resource for Civil War era family history research.
Guide to Finding Birth, Marriage, and Death Records in New York
Birth, marriage, and death records offer important clues to anyone researching their family history. These vital records can provide dates, relationships, and other essential details to your research.
Estimating Dates and Ages in Genealogical Writing
Dates are fundamental to genealogy — and it is fundamental that genealogists estimate them properly, and use them correctly in their writing.
New York City and New York State Legal Documents from the 18th and 19th Centuries
An often overlooked resource for early American family research are court records. One manuscript collection of note is “New York City and New York State Legal Documents from the 18th and 19th Centuries.”
New York Probate Records Before 1787
Probate records, detailing the settlement of the estates of deceased New Yorkers, are one of the state's most valuable genealogical sources. In May 1787 the state established the present system of Surrogate’s Courts, one in each county.
Released July 03!
Calendar of NY Colonial Manuscripts, Indorsed Land Papers; in the Office of the Secretary of State of New York, 1643–1803
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Published by Albany, Weed, Parsons & Co. in 1884, this text contains 63 volumes of colonial land papers indorsed between the years 1642 and 1803. Papers includes petitions, claims, affidavits, maps, reports, private letters and meeting minutes. The text concludes with a detailed index of names and...
Released July 03!
Documents Relative to the Colonial History of the State of New York
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This 1853 volume contains documents pertaining to New York and its military during colonial America. It includes a detailed summary of the provincial congress proceedings on New York and its military, an index of New York officers in the Continental Army, and an alphabetical roster of the state...
Released July 03!
A History of Emigration from the United Kingdom to North America, 1763–1912
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Published in 1913 by Stanley Currie Johnson, this volume contains a detailed history of emigration and immigration relating to the United Kingdom and the United States from 1763 to 1912. Topics include the causes of emigration, the reception of immigrants, and land systems affecting immigrants in...
Released June 17!
The Centennial History of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New York, 1785-1885
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This volume contains detailed descriptions of Protestant Episcopal church proceedings in the diocese of New York between 1785 and 1885. Lists of attendees of these proceedings, sermons, addresses, and sketches of Bishops can also be found. Chapter highlights include: • Proceedings at Trinity Church...
Released May 02!
Roll of Honor: Citizens of the State of New York Who Died While in the Service of the United States During the World War
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This searchable volume contains lists of New York citizens who died while serving during World War I. Arranged by county, lists include names, addresses, rank and arm of service, and date and cause of death. View the full volume.