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These records include the follow details: Introduction Baptisms and Births, 1844 to 1877 Confirmations, 1844 to 1870 Rectors of the Church, 1844 to 1856 Communicants, 1845 to 1874 Marriages, 1844 to 1877 Burials, 1844 to 1877 Members of the Congregation Gravestone Inscriptions Photographs by William...
Transcribed gravestone inscriptions from cemeteries in Saratoga County, New York. Researchers can browse digital images of these records, but they cannot currently be searched. The collection page contains a complete list of all cemeteries available, including waypoint links to view images from each cemetery.
Transcribed genealogy records from churches in Saratoga 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.
Transcribed genealogy records from churches in Schenectady County, New York. Researchers can browse digital images of these records, but they cannot currently be searched. The collection page contains a complete list of all congregations available, including waypoint links to images from each church.
Transcribed gravestone inscriptions from cemeteries in Schoharie County, New York. Researchers can browse digital images of these records, but they cannot currently be searched. The collection page contains a complete list of all cemeteries available, including waypoint links to view images from each cemetery.
Transcribed genealogy records from churches in Schoharie 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.
Background on the Collection Details Included in the Documents Pupils who attended school during each 16 week term The number of days students attended class during a term The names of the teachers and superintendent of the district during the given terms The ages of some pupils (ranging from 5-16)...
The first book includes handwritten records of 150 patient names and fees/expenditures of Dr. Amaziah Church Sherwood's, the second book is Orlando Sherwood's account ledger, and the third book is the latter's medical journal. It is unclear if the medical journal represents the same patients that...
This collection was researched and transcribed by NYG&B Fellow Frank A. Biebel in 2013. He states that the Act of 1819 "made no provision for the inevitable shipwreck(s), including survivors.” This lead to there being “no comprehensive list” of the names of the victims of the shipwrecks, leaving most of them unknown.
Sketches of the Village of Albion by Arad Thomas was published by Willsea & Beach in 1853. Its subtitle reads, in full, "Containing Incidents of Its History and Progress, From Its First Settlement, and a Statistical Account of Its Trade, Schools, Societies, Manufactures, &c." Access the volume...
Background on the Collection These records represent over 25 years worth of applications, beginning with the 1892 incorporation of the society. Applications document pertinent information from the colonial period, such as birth, immigration, and military service records. Additionally, these...
Foreword Niagara County in History History of the Towns and Cities Autobiographies
This collection of inscriptions, index, and illustrations includes the following Staten Island cemeteries: Introduction, Volume One Sylvan Grove Cemetery Merrell Cemetery Hillside Cemetery Church of the Ascension Burying Ground The Staten Island Cemetery Fountain Cemetery Gravestone Inscriptions...
Digitized histories of Steuben County, New York. These volumes provide crucial historical context and contain information on many individuals who lived in Steuben County. Researchers can search all volumes or browse volumes individually. The collection description contains an overview of each volume.
Transcribed gravestone inscriptions from cemeteries in Suffolk County, New York. Researchers can browse digital images of these records, but they cannot currently be searched. The collection page contains a complete list of all cemeteries available, including waypoint links to view images from each cemetery.