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'''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. | ||
Ancestral File is a growing file of completed research, depending largely on contributions of ancestral information from organizations and individuals. Entries to the Ancestral File are no longer being accepted, but Pedigree Resource File has taken its place. | Ancestral File is a growing file of completed research, depending largely on contributions of ancestral information from organizations and individuals. Entries to the Ancestral File are no longer being accepted, but Pedigree Resource File has taken its place. To contribute to the Pedigree Resource File, go to [http://www.familysearch.org www.familysearch.org] and under "Preserve and Share Your Family History," click on Share Your Family Tree, and follow the instructions given. Contributions of genealogies are welcome and encouraged. | ||
'''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. | ||
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'''Old Surname Index File'''. The Family History 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; FHL films 1058446–85). | '''Old Surname Index File'''. The Family History 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; FHL films 1058446–85). | ||
'''Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Collection'''. This collection contains transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. It is divided into two parts: | '''[[Daughters of the American Revolution]] (DAR) Collection'''. This collection contains transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. It is divided into two parts: | ||
Daughters of the American Revolution (New York). ''Cemetery, Church and Town Records''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970–1971. (On 86 FHL films and 28 fiche.) The records are at the New York State Library, New York Public Library, and the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. The Family History 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). ''Cemetery, Church and Town Records''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1970–1971. (On 86 FHL films and 28 fiche.) The records are at the New York State Library, New York Public Library, and the DAR Library in Washington, D.C. The Family History Library has microfilms of the first 388 volumes and many additional unnumbered volumes on microfilms. Volumes 528–536 are on microfiche. | ||
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Whitacre, Constance M. and Elsie Trotter. ''Master Index New York State DAR Genealogical Records''. New York, New York: Daughters of the American Revolution, 1972. (FHL book 974.7 D22; film 1206452 item 13; fiche 6051491.) | Whitacre, Constance M. and Elsie Trotter. ''Master Index New York State DAR Genealogical Records''. New York, New York: Daughters of the American Revolution, 1972. (FHL book 974.7 D22; film 1206452 item 13; fiche 6051491.) | ||
In both Whitacre indexes the letter "V" before the volume and page refers to ''Cemetery, Church and Town Records''<nowiki>; the letter "B" refers to the </nowiki>''Bible, Family and Miscellaneous Records''. | In both Whitacre indexes the letter "V" before the volume and page refers to ''Cemetery, Church and Town Records''<nowiki>; the letter "B" refers to the</nowiki>''Bible, Family and Miscellaneous Records''. | ||
Whitacre, Constance M. ''Master Index Supplement 1972–1978: Records and Corrections''. N.p., 1978. (FHL book 975.7 D22 Supp.; film 1206452 item 14.) | Whitacre, Constance M. ''Master Index Supplement 1972–1978: Records and Corrections''. N.p., 1978. (FHL book 975.7 D22 Supp.; film 1206452 item 14.) | ||
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New York State Library (Albany, New York). ''Vital Records Card File''. Albany, New York: New York State Library, 1979. (FHL fiche 6332544.) | New York State Library (Albany, New York). ''Vital Records Card File''. Albany, New York: New York State Library, 1979. (FHL fiche 6332544.) | ||
'''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 Family History Library. The library has microfilms of Compiled Genealogies (FHL 47 films), Manuscript Historical and Genealogical Collection (FHL 41 films), and Membership Records (FHL 76 films). The film numbers are listed in the Family History Library | '''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 Family History Library. The library has microfilms of Compiled Genealogies (FHL 47 films), Manuscript Historical and Genealogical Collection (FHL 41 films), and Membership Records (FHL 76 films). The film numbers are listed in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under: | ||
NEW YORK - GENEALOGY. | NEW YORK - GENEALOGY. | ||
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Clark, Patricia L. and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. ''American Genealogical Biographical Key Title Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (FHL book 973 D22am index; film 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377.) Lists the sources that are at the Family History Library and their call numbers. | Clark, Patricia L. and Dorothy Huntsman, eds. ''American Genealogical Biographical Key Title Index''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. (FHL book 973 D22am index; film 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377.) Lists the sources that are at the Family History Library and their call numbers. | ||
Look in the Family History Library | Look in the Family History Library Catalog Place Search under both NEW YORK - GENEALOGY and NEW YORK - SOCIETIES to find other manuscript collections. | ||
=== Manuscript Collections at Other Repositories === | === Manuscript Collections at Other Repositories === | ||
Most New York libraries and historical societies have valuable collections for genealogical research. Some of the major ones include the following: | Most [[New York Archives and Libraries|New York libraries]] and [[New York Societies|historical societies]] have valuable collections for genealogical research. Some of the major ones include the following: | ||
'''The Colonial Albany Social History Project'''. This project, begun in 1980, is an attempt to compile a detailed biographical profile of all 16,000 persons who lived in the city of Albany before 1800. The information comes from all available published and manuscript sources and includes birth, marriage and death data for each person; information on all members of the household; and information concerning residency, migration, education, religion, wealth, politics, and military service. For more information, contact: | '''The Colonial Albany Social History Project'''. This project, begun in 1980, is an attempt to compile a detailed biographical profile of all 16,000 persons who lived in the city of Albany before 1800. The information comes from all available published and manuscript sources and includes birth, marriage and death data for each person; information on all members of the household; and information concerning residency, migration, education, religion, wealth, politics, and military service. For more information, contact: | ||
'''Colonial Albany Social History Project'''<br | '''Colonial Albany Social History Project'''<br>Stefan Bielinski, Director<br>New York State Museum<br>3093 Cultural Education Center<br>Albany, NY 12230<br>Telephone: 518-474-6917<br>Internet: http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/ | ||
=== Published Collections === | === Published Collections === | ||
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Seversmith, Herbert Furman. ''Colonial Families of Long Island, New York and Connecticut''. 5 vols in 6. Washington, D.C.: H.F. Seversmith, 1939–58. (FHL book 929.273 Se835s; films 525304–306.) These volumes primarily cover surnames A–L, except volume 5 which covers A–W. The rest of Seversmith's notes for surnames after L are at the Easthampton Free Library and on microfilm as The Seversmith Manuscripts (FHL films 569823–24). Contains about 140 families showing multi-generation genealogical sketches about five to twenty pages long. | Seversmith, Herbert Furman. ''Colonial Families of Long Island, New York and Connecticut''. 5 vols in 6. Washington, D.C.: H.F. Seversmith, 1939–58. (FHL book 929.273 Se835s; films 525304–306.) These volumes primarily cover surnames A–L, except volume 5 which covers A–W. The rest of Seversmith's notes for surnames after L are at the Easthampton Free Library and on microfilm as The Seversmith Manuscripts (FHL films 569823–24). Contains about 140 families showing multi-generation genealogical sketches about five to twenty pages long. | ||
'''Western New York Genealogical Society, Inc.''' ''Ancestors of WNYGS Members. ''Hamburg, New York:'' WNYGS, 1993–''. (FHL book 974.79 D2a.) Gives name, birth year and state, marriage year and state, and relatives' names for eight western counties. | '''Western New York Genealogical Society, Inc.''' ''Ancestors of WNYGS Members.''Hamburg, New York:''WNYGS, 1993–''. (FHL 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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