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*[http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary 1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850] on [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/ New York Family History] - $<ref>Fred Q. Bowman and Thomas J. Lynch, "1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''Surnames A-C:''' Vol. 118, No. 3 (Jul. 1987):135-142; '''Surnames C-H:''' Vol. 118, No. 4 (Oct. 1987):203-209; '''Surnames H-P:''' Vol. 119, No. 1 (Jan. 1988):35-43; '''Surnames P-T:''' Vol. 119, No. 2 (Apr. 1988):91-98; '''Surnames V-Z:''' Vol. 119, No. 3 (Jul. 1988):166-170. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FHL|161380|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 B2n v. 118-119}}. Indexes vital records published in Essex and Washington county newspapers.</ref> | *[http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary 1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850] on [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/ New York Family History] - $<ref>Fred Q. Bowman and Thomas J. Lynch, "1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''Surnames A-C:''' Vol. 118, No. 3 (Jul. 1987):135-142; '''Surnames C-H:''' Vol. 118, No. 4 (Oct. 1987):203-209; '''Surnames H-P:''' Vol. 119, No. 1 (Jan. 1988):35-43; '''Surnames P-T:''' Vol. 119, No. 2 (Apr. 1988):91-98; '''Surnames V-Z:''' Vol. 119, No. 3 (Jul. 1988):166-170. Digital version at [http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/public-elibrary New York Family History] ($); {{FHL|161380|item|disp=FHL Book 974.7 B2n v. 118-119}}. Indexes vital records published in Essex and Washington county newspapers.</ref> | ||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm New York Certificates] online - $ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm New York Certificates] online - $ | ||
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*[http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm New York State Library] Information on obtaining vital records in New York state | *[http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm New York State Library] Information on obtaining vital records in New York state | ||
*[http://www.rootsweb.com/~nysuffol/vroi.html Suffolk County GenWeb] Information on ordering vital records in New York state | *[http://www.rootsweb.com/~nysuffol/vroi.html Suffolk County GenWeb] Information on ordering vital records in New York state | ||
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'''Where can I find the New York Vital Records Index?'''<br> | '''Where can I find the New York Vital Records Index?'''<br> | ||
Ten copies of the official New York state microfiche index are available to be searched in New York. This index does not cover New York City. Without this list, these copies can be difficult to locate because of misinformation and a limited web presence. The New York State Library website itself is misleading: "The Indexes are currently available upstate only at the New York State Archives, and Rochester Public Library... The National Archives and Records Administration's Northeast Region office in New York City also has the Indexes."<ref>New York State Library, URL: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm, Page location: NYSED / OCE / NYSL / Research Library / Collections / Genealogy / Vital Records. Last Updated: June 21, 2011.</ref> Again, these are '''not''' the only 3 locations. The New York State Archives website lists the following information:<ref>New York State Archives website, page location = Research: Topics: Genealogy: Vital Records, http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_gen_vitalstats.shtml. Updated March 2011.</ref><br>Copies of the microfiche index to vital records certificates held by the NYS Department of Health are located at the following locations: <span style="display: none; | Ten copies of the official New York state microfiche index are available to be searched in New York. This index does not cover New York City. Without this list, these copies can be difficult to locate because of misinformation and a limited web presence. The New York State Library website itself is misleading: "The Indexes are currently available upstate only at the New York State Archives, and Rochester Public Library... The National Archives and Records Administration's Northeast Region office in New York City also has the Indexes."<ref>New York State Library, URL: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/genealogy/vitrec.htm, Page location: NYSED / OCE / NYSL / Research Library / Collections / Genealogy / Vital Records. Last Updated: June 21, 2011.</ref> Again, these are '''not''' the only 3 locations. The New York State Archives website lists the following information:<ref>New York State Archives website, page location = Research: Topics: Genealogy: Vital Records, http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/research/res_topics_gen_vitalstats.shtml. Updated March 2011.</ref><br>Copies of the microfiche index to vital records certificates held by the NYS Department of Health are located at the following locations: <span id="1313449430259S" style="display: none;"> </span> | ||
1. New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany 12230. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:30, and Saturday, 9:30-4:30 except State holidays. No appointment is needed to use the indexes. Researchers must produce identification, sign a registration form, and comply with the rules of the research room. Several microfiche readers are available for use, however, researchers will be limited to one hour's use of a microfiche reader, if other persons are waiting to use the readers. Note: Staff will search index for a fee.<br>2. National Archives--Northeast Region, 201 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; telephone (212) 401-1620, email newyork.archives@nara.gov; website www.archives.gov/nyc/<br>3. Rochester Public Library--115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604; telephone (585) 428-8440, website www3.libraryweb.org<br>4. Onondaga County Public Library, 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; telephone (315) 435-1900; website www.onlib.org. Note: Staff will conduct a basic look-up at [http://www.unyg.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/vital-records-lookups-update-to-the-update/ no charge.]<br>5. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Grosvenor Room, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203; telephone (716) 858-8900; website www.buffalolib.org/<br>6. Steele Memorial Library—101 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901; telephone (607) 733-8603; website www.steele.lib.ny.us<br>7. Crandall Public Library, Center for Folklife, History & Cultural Programs—251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801; telephone (518) 792-6508; website www.crandalllibrary.org<br>8. Patchogue-Medford Library—54 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772; telephone (631) 654-4700; website www.pmlib.org<br>9. Flower Memorial Library—229 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601; telephone (315) 785-7705; website www.flowerlibrary.org<br>10. Broome County Public Library—185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901; telephone (607) 778-6400; website www.bclibrary.info/index.html<br><br> | 1. New York State Archives, Cultural Education Center, Empire State Plaza, Albany 12230. Available Monday through Friday, 9:00-4:30, and Saturday, 9:30-4:30 except State holidays. No appointment is needed to use the indexes. Researchers must produce identification, sign a registration form, and comply with the rules of the research room. Several microfiche readers are available for use, however, researchers will be limited to one hour's use of a microfiche reader, if other persons are waiting to use the readers. Note: Staff will search index for a fee.<br>2. National Archives--Northeast Region, 201 Varick Street, New York, NY 10014; telephone (212) 401-1620, email newyork.archives@nara.gov; website www.archives.gov/nyc/<br>3. Rochester Public Library--115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604; telephone (585) 428-8440, website www3.libraryweb.org<br>4. Onondaga County Public Library, 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202; telephone (315) 435-1900; website www.onlib.org. Note: Staff will conduct a basic look-up at [http://www.unyg.com/blog/index.php/2008/03/vital-records-lookups-update-to-the-update/ no charge.]<br>5. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Grosvenor Room, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203; telephone (716) 858-8900; website www.buffalolib.org/<br>6. Steele Memorial Library—101 East Church Street, Elmira, NY 14901; telephone (607) 733-8603; website www.steele.lib.ny.us<br>7. Crandall Public Library, Center for Folklife, History & Cultural Programs—251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801; telephone (518) 792-6508; website www.crandalllibrary.org<br>8. Patchogue-Medford Library—54 E. Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772; telephone (631) 654-4700; website www.pmlib.org<br>9. Flower Memorial Library—229 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601; telephone (315) 785-7705; website www.flowerlibrary.org<br>10. Broome County Public Library—185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901; telephone (607) 778-6400; website www.bclibrary.info/index.html<br><br> | ||
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*Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | *Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some vital records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative. | ||
*Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records.''' Search for '''New York '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by that county. | *Search for Vital Records in the Family History Library Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records.''' Search for '''New York '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by that county. | ||
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br> | '''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''<br> | ||
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*[[New York Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New York Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
*[[New York Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New York Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
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