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Released June 17!
Released June 17!

The Diocese of Western New York: History and Recollections

Location
Allegany County
Cattaraugus County
Chautauqua County
Erie County
Genesee County
Livingston County
Monroe County
Niagara County
Ontario County
Orleans County
Schuyler County
Seneca County
Steuben County
Wayne County
Wyoming County
Yates County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
OCR
Creator
Charles Wells Hayes
Body

Charles Wells Hayes’ survey of the Protestant Episcopate in Western New York was first published in 1903. This second edition (1904) is organized into 49 chapters over 4 sections and includes historical, geographical and anecdotal information about parishes from Utica to Buffalo. It tracks...

Released April 22!

The First Presbyterian Church of West Galway, in the Town of Perth, 1793–1913

Location
Fulton County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
OCR
Creator
Royden Woodward Vosburgh
Body

This transcription includes: Introduction Births and Baptisms, 1793 to 1912 Marriages, 1793 to 1888 Deaths, 1795 to 1885 History of the Church and List of Its Pastors Elders, 1793 to 1889 (incomplete) Communicants and Register of Members, 1793 to 1913 Members Received, 1793 to 1850 Members Dismissed...

Released March 14!

Tottenville, Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church, 1839–1869

Location
Richmond County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
Image Browse
Creator
Royden Woodward Vosburgh
Body

The collection includes: Introduction Marriages, 1841 to 1855 Births and Baptisms, 1843 to 1855 Church Officers, Woodrow, 1839 and 1840 Births and Baptisms, 1857 to 1869 Adult Baptisms, 1857 to 1861 Marriages, 1855 to 1869 Members, Woodrow and Bethel, 1840 and 1847 Bethel members, 1851 Bethel...

Released February 20!

Washington County Religious Records

Location
Washington County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
Text & Images
Body

Transcribed genealogy records from churches in Washington County, New York. Some volumes are searchable, others can only be browsed by image. The collection page contains a complete list of all congregations available, including waypoint links to images from each church.

Released March 14!

West Brighton, St. Mary's Church, Staten Island, 1849–1899

Location
Richmond County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
Image Browse
Creator
Royden Woodward Vosburgh
Body

These records include the following details: Introduction Baptisms Marriages Funerals Families Communicants Confirmations Index View the full file. This collection was edited by Royden Woodward Vosburgh.

Released May 01!

Westchester County Religious Records

Location
Westchester County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
OCR
Creator
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society
Body

Transcribed genealogy records from churches in Westchester County, New York. Researchers can search these records by text and can browse digital images. The collection page contains a complete list of all congregations available, including waypoint links to images from each church.

Released March 21!

Westfield, Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, 1849–1919

Location
Richmond County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
Image Browse
Creator
Royden Woodward Vosburgh
Body

These records include: Introduction Members, 1849 to 1916 Adults baptized, 1867 to 1870; 1915 Baptisms and births, 1851 to 1910 Baptisms at Prince’s Bay Church, 1901 to 1903 Deaths and funerals, 1852 to 1872; 1917 Marriages, 1855 to 1879; 1912; 1919 The Huguenot Cemetery, disinterments and...

Released March 21!

Woodrow Methodist Episcopal Church, 1798–1876

Location
Richmond County
Collection Category
Religious Records
Collection Type
Image Browse
Creator
Royden Woodward Vosburgh
Body

These records include: Introduction Baptisms and Births, 1798 to 1841 Marriages, 1829 to 1839 Treasurer’s Accounts, 1811 to 1814 Baptisms and Births, 1860 to 1876 Marriages, 1858 to 1875 Gravestone Inscriptions View the full file. This collection was edited by Royden Woodward Vosburgh.