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In the course of your New York genealogy research, you may come across a citation or index entry that references The New York Genealogical & Biographical Record. Some researchers will immediately wonder, “What is The NYG&B Record?”

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 your cemetery trip go smoothly.

Finding your New York ancestors can be challenging—so can finding your Irish ancestors. When you're looking for Irish ancestors who settled in New York State, things can be doubly challenging.

In recent years, The New York Times has undertaken a groundbreaking initiative to create obituaries for those whose stories deserve to be told, yet were passed over at the time of their death.

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society has launched a brand new tool, produced by NYG&B Labs titled “Mapping The Record.”