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=== Online Resources === | === Online Resources === | ||
*[http://search.findmypast.com/historical-records?SearchedRecordsetName=new+york+genealogical&Region=World New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Family Files Collection] | *[http://search.findmypast.com/historical-records?SearchedRecordsetName=new+york+genealogical&Region=World New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Family Files Collection]($), index & images | ||
*[http://www.fgs-project.com/newyork/ New York Family Group Sheets files], index | *[http://www.fgs-project.com/newyork/ New York Family Group Sheets files], index | ||
* | *{{FSC|175864|item|disp=''Genealogical and family history of western New York}}; a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the building of a nation. 3 volumes.'' ''Also at: [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008728346 HathiTrust], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/23632/ Ancestry] ($).'' | ||
* | *{{FSC|2627772|item|disp=''Genealogical and family history of northern New York}}; a record of the achievements of her people in the making of a commonwealth and the founding of a nation''. Comp. under the editorial supervision of William Richard Cutter. ''Also at: [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/010685931 HathiTrust], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/13087/ Ancestry] ($).'' | ||
*[http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/families/hmgfm/nameindex.html#top Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Index to Families], index. | *[http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/families/hmgfm/nameindex.html#top Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Index to Families], index. | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61157 North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000], index | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61157 North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000], index & images ($). | ||
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/new-york-marriage-index-cards-force-vorce-family-browse New York, Marriage Index Cards (Force-Vorce Family) Browse] at Findmypast - index & images | *[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/new-york-marriage-index-cards-force-vorce-family-browse New York, Marriage Index Cards (Force-Vorce Family) Browse] at Findmypast - index & images ($) | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies/submission/8/MMXD-DP8 '''Mayflower Pilgrim Genealogies - Community Trees'''] at FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies Genealogies] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies/submission/8/MMXD-DP8 '''Mayflower Pilgrim Genealogies - Community Trees'''] at FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies Genealogies] | ||
=== Sources at the | === Sources at the FamilySearch Library === | ||
*'''Ancestral File'''. Ancestral File is a FamilySearch™ computer file that contains family history information linked into family groups and pedigrees. The file contains millions of names, including a growing number of New York families. | *'''Ancestral File'''. Ancestral File is a FamilySearch™ computer file that contains family history information linked into family groups and pedigrees. The file contains millions of names, including a growing number of New York families. | ||
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*'''International Genealogical Index'''. Available on both microfiche and as a FamilySearch™ computer file. The International Genealogical Index provides names and vital information for millions of deceased persons, dating back to the mid-1600s. Most of the names were submitted by researchers or copied from church records. | *'''International Genealogical Index'''. Available on both microfiche and as a FamilySearch™ computer file. The International Genealogical Index provides names and vital information for millions of deceased persons, dating back to the mid-1600s. Most of the names were submitted by researchers or copied from church records. | ||
*'''Old Surname Index File'''. The | *'''Old Surname Index File'''. The FamilySearch Library has a surname index of some manuscripts, periodicals, books, and films collected before 1964. It is especially useful for New York research and is found under ''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Genealogical Department, Library Division, Old Surname Index File'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976; {{FSC|157706|item|disp=FS Library films 1058446–85}}). | ||
*'''[http://www.dar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution] (DAR) Collection'''. Since the 1910s, the DAR has collected genealogical information by transcribing previously unpublished records. They include Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. This collection is now called the Genealogical Records Committee (GRC) Reports. A portion of these reports regarding New York State have been microfilmed and divided into two parts:<br> | *'''[http://www.dar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution] (DAR) Collection'''. Since the 1910s, the DAR has collected genealogical information by transcribing previously unpublished records. They include Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. This collection is now called the Genealogical Records Committee (GRC) Reports. A portion of these reports regarding New York State have been microfilmed and divided into two parts:<br> | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (New York). Cemetery, Church and Town Records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970–1971. {{FSC|547629|title-id|disp=FS Library film 836756 (first of 86); 6331439-47 )}} The records are at the [[New York State Library]], [[New York Public Library]], and the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | *Daughters of the American Revolution (New York). Cemetery, Church and Town Records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970–1971. {{FSC|547629|title-id|disp=FS Library film 836756 (first of 86); 6331439-47 )}} The records are at the [[New York State Library]], [[New York Public Library]], and the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has microfilms of the first 388 volumes and many additional unnumbered volumes on microfilms. Volumes 528–536 are on microfiche. | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (New York). Bible, Family and Miscellaneous Records from New York State. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (On 33 FS Library films and 155 fiche, starting with {{FSC|344523|item|disp=FS Library film 862793 (first of 33); fiche 6331487 (first of 155)}}. Includes an index for the first 40 volumes.) The original records are at the Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington, D.C. | *Daughters of the American Revolution (New York). Bible, Family and Miscellaneous Records from New York State. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (On 33 FS Library films and 155 fiche, starting with {{FSC|344523|item|disp=FS Library film 862793 (first of 33); fiche 6331487 (first of 155)}}. Includes an index for the first 40 volumes.) The original records are at the Daughters of the American Revolution Library in Washington, D.C. | ||
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*New York State Library (Albany, New York). Vital Records Card File. Albany, New York: New York State Library, 1979. {{FSC|165646|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6332544}} <br> | *New York State Library (Albany, New York). Vital Records Card File. Albany, New York: New York State Library, 1979. {{FSC|165646|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6332544}} <br> | ||
*'''Holland Society of New York Collections'''. This lineage society collects information about the early Dutch settlers and their descendants. Many of their church record transcripts and published yearbooks are at the | *'''Holland Society of New York Collections'''. This lineage society collects information about the early Dutch settlers and their descendants. Many of their church record transcripts and published yearbooks are at the FamilySearch Library. The library has microfilms of Compiled Genealogies (FamilySearch Library 47 films), Manuscript Historical and Genealogical Collection (FS Library 41 films), and Membership Records (FS Library 76 films). The film numbers are listed in the FamilySearch Catalog Place Search under: | ||
NEW YORK - GENEALOGY. | NEW YORK - GENEALOGY. | ||
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*To help you understand the source citations and to locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes of: | *To help you understand the source citations and to locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes of: | ||
Clark, Patricia L. and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. ''American Genealogical Biographical Key Title Index''. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990.) {{FSC|655803|item|disp=FS Library 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377; book 973 D22am index}} Lists the sources that are at the | Clark, Patricia L. and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. ''American Genealogical Biographical Key Title Index''. (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990.) {{FSC|655803|item|disp=FS Library 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377; book 973 D22am index}} Lists the sources that are at the FamilySearch Library and their call numbers. | ||
*To access genealogy records available through the FamilySearch Catalogy, use the Place-names Search for: | *To access genealogy records available through the FamilySearch Catalogy, use the Place-names Search for: | ||
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Bergen, Teunis G. ''Register in Alphabetical Order of the Early Settlers of Kings County, Long Island, New York from Its First Settlement by Europeans to 1700''. 1881. (Reprint, Cottonport, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1973.) {{FSC|215124|item|disp=FS Library film 982133; book 974.723 D2b}} 1973. Thousands of names with birth, marriage, death, children, residence, and often place of origin. | Bergen, Teunis G. ''Register in Alphabetical Order of the Early Settlers of Kings County, Long Island, New York from Its First Settlement by Europeans to 1700''. 1881. (Reprint, Cottonport, Louisiana: Polyanthos, 1973.) {{FSC|215124|item|disp=FS Library film 982133; book 974.723 D2b}} 1973. Thousands of names with birth, marriage, death, children, residence, and often place of origin. | ||
Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Family History of Central New York''. 3 vols. (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1912.) '''Online at:''' | Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Family History of Central New York''. 3 vols. (New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1912.) '''Online at:''' {{FSC|175918|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library}}, [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami02cutt Internet Archive]. Index in volume 3. May show four to ten generations including birth, marriage, death, and place of origin. | ||
Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Family History of Northern New York''. 3 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1910.) '''Online at:''' | Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Family History of Northern New York''. 3 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1910.) '''Online at:''' {{FSC|2627772|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library}}, [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/010685931 HathiTrust], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/13087/ Ancestry] ($). Has information about families in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. May show four to ten generations including birth, marriage, death, and place of origin. | ||
Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Family History of Western New York''. 3 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1912.) '''Online at:''' | Cutter, William Richard. ''Genealogical and Family History of Western New York''. 3 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Historical Publishing, 1912.) '''Online at:''' {{FSC|175864|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library}}, [https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008728346 HathiTrust], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/23632/ Ancestry] ($). The above volumes by Cutter have been indexed by Norma Olin Ireland and Winifred Irving, Cutter Index: ''A Consolidated Index of Cutter's 9 Genealogy Series'' (Fallbrook, California: Ireland Indexing Service, ca. 1970; FS Library book 974 D2ci; film 1036507 item 6; fiche 6046737.) Index in volume 3. May show four to ten generations including birth, marriage, death, and place of origin. | ||
Davis, Norman C. ''Westchester Patriarchs: A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester County, New York Families Prior to 1755''. (Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1988){{FSC|299496|item|disp=FS | Davis, Norman C. ''Westchester Patriarchs: A Genealogical Dictionary of Westchester County, New York Families Prior to 1755''. (Bowie, Maryland.: Heritage Books, 1988){{FSC|299496|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.7277 D3d}} | ||
Hoff, Henry Bainbridge., ed. ''Genealogies of Long Island Families from The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record''. 2 vols. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1987) {{FSC|511493|item|disp=FS | Hoff, Henry Bainbridge., ed. ''Genealogies of Long Island Families from The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record''. 2 vols. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1987) {{FSC|511493|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.721 D2g}}. '''Online at:''' Ancestry ($) - [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48330/ Vol. I], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48330/ Vol. II]. | ||
Pearson, Jonathan. ''Contributions for the Genealogies of the First Settlers of the Ancient County of Albany, from 1630 to 1800''. 1872. (Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1978, 1984) {{FSC|257862|item|disp=FS Library film 1036122; book 974.742 D2p;}} Digitized version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. Pearson's original manuscript has material not in the book (FS Library films 1304637–38.) | Pearson, Jonathan. ''Contributions for the Genealogies of the First Settlers of the Ancient County of Albany, from 1630 to 1800''. 1872. (Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1978, 1984) {{FSC|257862|item|disp=FS Library film 1036122; book 974.742 D2p;}} Digitized version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. Pearson's original manuscript has material not in the book (FS Library films 1304637–38.) | ||
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Pearson, Jonathan. ''Contributions for the Genealogies of the Descendants of the First Settlers of the Patent and City of Schenectady from 1662 to 1800''. 1873. (Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1976, 1978.) {{FSC|215462|item|disp=FS Library film 1036211 item 2; book 974.744 D2p}} Pearson's original manuscript {{FSC|121613|item|disp=FS Library film 1304636 item 3–1304637}}.) Has material not in the book. | Pearson, Jonathan. ''Contributions for the Genealogies of the Descendants of the First Settlers of the Patent and City of Schenectady from 1662 to 1800''. 1873. (Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1976, 1978.) {{FSC|215462|item|disp=FS Library film 1036211 item 2; book 974.744 D2p}} Pearson's original manuscript {{FSC|121613|item|disp=FS Library film 1304636 item 3–1304637}}.) Has material not in the book. | ||
Pelletreau, William Smith. ''Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and family history of New York''. 4 volumes. 1907. New York, New York : Lewis Pub. Co. '''Online at:''' | Pelletreau, William Smith. ''Historic homes and institutions and genealogical and family history of New York''. 4 volumes. 1907. New York, New York : Lewis Pub. Co. '''Online at:''' {{FSC|175977|item|disp=FamilySearch Digital Library}}, [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6628/ Ancestry] ($). | ||
Reynolds, Cuyler. ''Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson River Valley''. 3 volumes. 1914. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. '''Online at:''' Vol. I - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/289034 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami01reyn Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48320/ Ancestry] ($); Vol. II - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/713085 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami02reyn Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48321/ Ancestry] ($); Vol. III - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/781940 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami00reyn Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48322/ Ancestry] ($). | Reynolds, Cuyler. ''Genealogical and Family History of Southern New York and the Hudson River Valley''. 3 volumes. 1914. New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Company. '''Online at:''' Vol. I - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/289034 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami01reyn Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48320/ Ancestry] ($); Vol. II - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/713085 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami02reyn Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48321/ Ancestry] ($); Vol. III - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/781940 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalfami00reyn Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48322/ Ancestry] ($). | ||
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Talbot, S. V. ''Genealogical notes of New York and New England families''. Albany, [New York] : Weed, Parsons & Co., 1883. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/804658 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalnote00talc Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/28905/ Ancestry] ($). | Talbot, S. V. ''Genealogical notes of New York and New England families''. Albany, [New York] : Weed, Parsons & Co., 1883. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/804658 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/genealogicalnote00talc Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/28905/ Ancestry] ($). | ||
Western New York Genealogical Society, Inc. ''Ancestors of WNYGS Members.'' (Hamburg, New York: WNYGS, 1993–). {{FSC|669638|item|disp=FS | Western New York Genealogical Society, Inc. ''Ancestors of WNYGS Members.'' (Hamburg, New York: WNYGS, 1993–). {{FSC|669638|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.79 D2a}} Gives name, birth year and state, marriage year and state, and relatives' names for eight western counties. | ||
=== Published Collections of Records === | === Published Collections of Records === | ||
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The following books are genealogical compilations obtained from original source records: | The following books are genealogical compilations obtained from original source records: | ||
Hoff, Henry Bainbridge, ed. ''Long Island Source Records from The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record''. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1987.) {{FSC|529574|item|disp=FS | Hoff, Henry Bainbridge, ed. ''Long Island Source Records from The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record''. (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing, 1987.) {{FSC|529574|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.721 H29L}}. '''Online at:''' [https://archive.org/details/longislandsource0000unse Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48331/ Ancestry] ($). | ||
Mather, Frederic Gregory. ''The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut.'' 1913. (Reprint, Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1990.) '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/546168 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/refugeesof1776fr00mathuoft Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48354/ Ancestry] ($). This book mentions thousands of patriot families, both those that fled from Suffolk County to Connecticut in 1776 and those that remained during the Revolution. | Mather, Frederic Gregory. ''The Refugees of 1776 from Long Island to Connecticut.'' 1913. (Reprint, Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, 1990.) '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/idurl/1/546168 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/refugeesof1776fr00mathuoft Internet Archive], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/48354/ Ancestry] ($). This book mentions thousands of patriot families, both those that fled from Suffolk County to Connecticut in 1776 and those that remained during the Revolution. | ||
Penrose, Maryly Barton. ''Mohawk Valley in the Revolution: Committee of Safety Papers & Genealogical Compendium''. (Franklin Park, New Jersey: Liberty Bell Associates, 1978.) {{FSC|98465|item|disp=FS | Penrose, Maryly Barton. ''Mohawk Valley in the Revolution: Committee of Safety Papers & Genealogical Compendium''. (Franklin Park, New Jersey: Liberty Bell Associates, 1978.) {{FSC|98465|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.76 H2p}} Book I, committee papers, includes petitions, declarations, and elections. It is indexed and helps determine residence. Book II, the compendium, cites 33 documents used to compile about 600 alphabetical family groups which may show birth, marriage, death, spouses, children parents, and Revolutionary War service. | ||
Stillwell, John E. ''Historical and Genealogical Miscellany: Data Relating to the Settlement and Settlers of New York and New Jersey''. 6 vols. 1903–1932. (Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1970.) {{FSC|272412|item|disp=FS | Stillwell, John E. ''Historical and Genealogical Miscellany: Data Relating to the Settlement and Settlers of New York and New Jersey''. 6 vols. 1903–1932. (Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1970.) {{FSC|272412|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.D2sa; fiche 6045846; vols. 1 and 3 on film 908775; vol. 2 on 397793; vol. 4 on 844968 item 2; vol. 5 on 908776; vol. 6 on 1036561 item 8}} Digitized version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry. These books contain transcripts primarily for Monmouth and Burlington counties, New Jersey, and for Staten Island, New York. Some volumes also include compiled family genealogies. | ||
Scott, Kenneth. "Early New Yorkers and Their Ages," ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'', Vol. 57 (1969):274-297; Vol. 61 (1973):181-182; Vol. 62 (1974):276-281; Vol. 63 (1975):48-49; Vol. 64 (1976):132; Vol. 65 (1977):113; Vol. 66 (1978):151. {{FSC|39597|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 B2ng v. 57 (1969), 61 (1973)-66 (1978)}}. Scott published a series of record abstracts that identify the ages of New York colonists. | Scott, Kenneth. "Early New Yorkers and Their Ages," ''National Genealogical Society Quarterly'', Vol. 57 (1969):274-297; Vol. 61 (1973):181-182; Vol. 62 (1974):276-281; Vol. 63 (1975):48-49; Vol. 64 (1976):132; Vol. 65 (1977):113; Vol. 66 (1978):151. {{FSC|39597|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 B2ng v. 57 (1969), 61 (1973)-66 (1978)}}. Scott published a series of record abstracts that identify the ages of New York colonists. | ||
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