Guides and General Resources
- Roger D. Joslyn, "New York," in Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources, rev.ed. (1992) pp. 521-40
Westchester County Resources in the NYG&B Record
The 131 volumes of the Record contain source material from many New York counties, but perhaps no county has been more extensively covered than Westchester.
Preservation and Volunteer Insights with the Danby Rural Cemetery Board
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Cemetery, Land
In early 2024, the NYG&B published a unique searchable index for Danby Rural Cemetery, a small volunteer-run property in Tompkins County, New York, just south of Ithaca.
The Colonial Period of Putnam County: The South Precinct of Dutchess County
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Land
The NYG&B Blog is proud to present an excerpt of Pamela Ricciardi Paschke's recent feature article from the Spring 2019 issue of the New York Researcher magazine.
Released January 10!
Are you overlooking these free digital records on FamilySearch?
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Beginner Tips, Land, Methodology, Probate
FamilySearch is an excellent resource for genealogists everywhere, especially those of us seeking to use the ever-growing number of digital records available online.
New York genealogy tips from D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller: Volume 2
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Immigration, Land, Repositories
Earlier this summer, we hosted our second YouTube Live Q&A, in which our New York State research experts - D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller - answered questions submitted by our viewers.
Manors in New York (Part Two)
This article is a continuation of Manors in New York (Part 1). It contains notable manors of New York, organized alphabetically by name.
New York genealogy tips from D. Joshua Taylor and Susan R. Miller
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Beginner Tips, Court, German, Immigration, Land, Naturalization
Earlier this year, we had our first ever live chat session with the President of the NYG&B, Joshua Taylor, and our Director of Education and Programming, Susan R. Miller.
New York City Deeds at the Municipal Archives
My New York research centers on the family of Col. John Moore (1686–1749) and the related family names of Lambert, Barberie, Axtell, Holland, Bayard, Hoffman, and Livingston.