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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61445 10,000 Vital Records of Western New York, 1809-1850] ($) index and images | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61445 10,000 Vital Records of Western New York, 1809-1850] ($) index and images | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_AKd5JAJhOCBICUug5XlqJiWPGl6jH1c2Exgwdmthg/edit?usp=sharing Early Vital Records of Erie County, 1847-1848: An Index] courtesy of The Buffalo History Museum | *[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_AKd5JAJhOCBICUug5XlqJiWPGl6jH1c2Exgwdmthg/edit?usp=sharing Early Vital Records of Erie County, 1847-1848: An Index] courtesy of The Buffalo History Museum | ||
*The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society's eLibrary on [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] - $<ref>Fred Q. Bowman and Thomas J. Lynch, "1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''Surnames A-C:''' Vol. 118, No. 3 (Jul. 1987):135-142; '''Surnames C-H:''' Vol. 118, No. 4 (Oct. 1987):203-209; '''Surnames H-P:''' Vol. 119, No. 1 (Jan. 1988):35-43; '''Surnames P-T:''' Vol. 119, No. 2 (Apr. 1988):91-98; '''Surnames V-Z:''' Vol. 119, No. 3 (Jul. 1988):166-170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{ | *The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society's eLibrary on [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] - $<ref>Fred Q. Bowman and Thomas J. Lynch, "1,100 Vital Records of Northeastern New York 1835-1850," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''Surnames A-C:''' Vol. 118, No. 3 (Jul. 1987):135-142; '''Surnames C-H:''' Vol. 118, No. 4 (Oct. 1987):203-209; '''Surnames H-P:''' Vol. 119, No. 1 (Jan. 1988):35-43; '''Surnames P-T:''' Vol. 119, No. 2 (Apr. 1988):91-98; '''Surnames V-Z:''' Vol. 119, No. 3 (Jul. 1988):166-170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library 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/new_york.htm New York(not city) Certificates] [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york_city.htm New York City Certificates] online - $ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york.htm New York(not city) Certificates] [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_york_city.htm New York City Certificates] online - $ | ||
*[http://www.italiangen.org/ Italian Genealogical Group] Index of many of the vital records of New York City and Long Island (Click on Database Searches on left side of page.) | *[http://www.italiangen.org/ Italian Genealogical Group] Index of many of the vital records of New York City and Long Island (Click on Database Searches on left side of page.) | ||
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== Records of Births and Deaths == | == Records of Births and Deaths == | ||
Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1880 and was usually complied with by 1890 for deaths and by 1915 for births. In some areas of Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley, some births, marriages, and deaths were recorded in town records as early as about 1665. For example, Amenia, Dutchess County, has vital records beginning in 1749. Few towns complied with this early law, however. "Governor Andros, when asked by London in 1677 to report the number of births, marriages, and deaths in the colony for the past seven years, replied 'noe account can bee given' of any of these events, because 'Ministers have been soe scarse, and Religions many.'" Lack of an established church explains why New York's vital records are inferior to those of neighboring New England.<ref>"New York's Vital Records Law of 1665," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 132, No. 3 (Jul. 2001):170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{ | Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1880 and was usually complied with by 1890 for deaths and by 1915 for births. In some areas of Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley, some births, marriages, and deaths were recorded in town records as early as about 1665. For example, Amenia, Dutchess County, has vital records beginning in 1749. Few towns complied with this early law, however. "Governor Andros, when asked by London in 1677 to report the number of births, marriages, and deaths in the colony for the past seven years, replied 'noe account can bee given' of any of these events, because 'Ministers have been soe scarse, and Religions many.'" Lack of an established church explains why New York's vital records are inferior to those of neighboring New England.<ref>"New York's Vital Records Law of 1665," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 132, No. 3 (Jul. 2001):170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 132}}.</ref><br> | ||
Births, marriages, and deaths were also recorded for a short time in most counties from 1847 to about 1850. The state legislature passed a law in 1847 requiring school district clerks to send information to the Secretary of State. The law was difficult to enforce, and most school districts stopped doing this by 1852. Historical societies have some of these records, but most are still in the possession of town and county clerks. The very few 1847–1850 vital records that were once on deposit in the New York State Archives have been returned to the towns that deposited them at the archives.<ref>Roger D. Joslyn, "Town of Ramapo Births in 1847," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 132, No. 3 (Jul. 2001):168-170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{ | Births, marriages, and deaths were also recorded for a short time in most counties from 1847 to about 1850. The state legislature passed a law in 1847 requiring school district clerks to send information to the Secretary of State. The law was difficult to enforce, and most school districts stopped doing this by 1852. Historical societies have some of these records, but most are still in the possession of town and county clerks. The very few 1847–1850 vital records that were once on deposit in the New York State Archives have been returned to the towns that deposited them at the archives.<ref>Roger D. Joslyn, "Town of Ramapo Births in 1847," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 132, No. 3 (Jul. 2001):168-170. Digital version at [http://newyorkfamilyhistory.org/research-discover/elibrary/record New York Family History] ($); {{FSC|161380|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 132}}.</ref> | ||
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You can learn more about the history and availability of vital records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New York State (Including New York City)''. <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New York State (Including New York City)'', three Volumes. (Albany, New York: Historical Records Survey, 1942; ({{ | You can learn more about the history and availability of vital records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New York State (Including New York City)''. <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New York State (Including New York City)'', three Volumes. (Albany, New York: Historical Records Survey, 1942; ({{FSC|173798|item}} 974.7 V23h; film 928101]; fiche 6046676).</ref> The Family History Library has vital records for a few counties, mostly from 1847–1850 and marriages from 1908 to the 1930s. | ||
Births and deaths are recorded in the town, village, or city where the event took place. A copy is sent to the New York Bureau of Vital Statistics. If you know the birth or death place, write to the town, village, or city clerk to obtain a copy of the certificate or record. <br> | Births and deaths are recorded in the town, village, or city where the event took place. A copy is sent to the New York Bureau of Vital Statistics. If you know the birth or death place, write to the town, village, or city clerk to obtain a copy of the certificate or record. <br> | ||
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Marriages in colonial times were initiated either by publishing the banns in church on three successive Sundays or by obtaining a civil marriage bond and license. The Prerogative Court granted marriage licenses between 1753 and 1783. Most people published the banns since buying a license could cost a month's wages. | Marriages in colonial times were initiated either by publishing the banns in church on three successive Sundays or by obtaining a civil marriage bond and license. The Prerogative Court granted marriage licenses between 1753 and 1783. Most people published the banns since buying a license could cost a month's wages. | ||
Marriage bonds, 1753–1783, that were recorded at the Secretary of State's Office in Albany appear in ''New York Marriages Previous to 1784''. <ref>''New York Marriages Previous to 1784'' (1860; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1984; ({{ | Marriage bonds, 1753–1783, that were recorded at the Secretary of State's Office in Albany appear in ''New York Marriages Previous to 1784''. <ref>''New York Marriages Previous to 1784'' (1860; reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1984; ({{FSC|197243|item}} book 974.7 V28n 1968; film 514675 item 1 has the 1860 edition). </ref>The book lists names of brides and grooms, date of the bond (not the marriage), bond volume, and page numbers. Many marriage bonds were destroyed in a fire in 1911. Those that survived are at the state archives. The full data from these remaining bonds is transcribed in ''Kenneth Scott's New York Marriage Bonds, 1753–1783.'' <ref>''Kenneth Scott's New York Marriage Bonds, 1753–1783'' (New York, New York: St. Nicholas Society of the City of New York, 1972; not at Family History Library). </ref> | ||
About 152,000 individuals are indexed in ''Marriage Index: Selected Areas of New York, 1639–1916.'' <ref>''Marriage Index: Selected Areas of New York, 1639–1916'' ([Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1996; Family History Library compact disc number 9 part 401 [does not circulate to Family History Centers]). </ref>These marriages were originally indexed by Knshp publishers. The index is especially good for the years prior to 1810 and in the Hudson and Mohawk valleys from 1810–1899. <br> | About 152,000 individuals are indexed in ''Marriage Index: Selected Areas of New York, 1639–1916.'' <ref>''Marriage Index: Selected Areas of New York, 1639–1916'' ([Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1996; Family History Library compact disc number 9 part 401 [does not circulate to Family History Centers]). </ref>These marriages were originally indexed by Knshp publishers. The index is especially good for the years prior to 1810 and in the Hudson and Mohawk valleys from 1810–1899. <br> | ||
:*'''1686-1702''' - Latting, J.J. "New York Marriage Licenses," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 5, No. 4 (Oct. 1874):174. These are transcripts of marriages at Albany, New York 1686-1702 found [https://archive.org/stream/newyorkgenealog05newy/newyorkgenealog05newy_djvu.txt here]. Or order from the Family History Library {{ | :*'''1686-1702''' - Latting, J.J. "New York Marriage Licenses," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record'', Vol. 5, No. 4 (Oct. 1874):174. These are transcripts of marriages at Albany, New York 1686-1702 found [https://archive.org/stream/newyorkgenealog05newy/newyorkgenealog05newy_djvu.txt here]. Or order from the Family History Library {{FSC|1255653|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 5}}.<br> | ||
:*'''1691-1693''' - Latting, J.J. "New York Marriage Licenses," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 4, No. 1 (Jan. 1873):31-32. These are transcripts of marriages at New York, New York 1691-1693 found [https://archive.org/stream/newyorkgenealog187273gree/newyorkgenealog187273gree_djvu.txt here] Starts page 33 of 211. {{ | :*'''1691-1693''' - Latting, J.J. "New York Marriage Licenses," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' Vol. 4, No. 1 (Jan. 1873):31-32. These are transcripts of marriages at New York, New York 1691-1693 found [https://archive.org/stream/newyorkgenealog187273gree/newyorkgenealog187273gree_djvu.txt here] Starts page 33 of 211. {{FSC|1255646|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 4}}.<br> | ||
:*'''1692-1706, 1756, 1758''' - O'Callaghan, E.B. "New York Marriage Licenses," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''1702-1703:''' Vol. 1, No. 1 (Jan. 1870):3; '''1703:''' Vol. 1, No. 2 (Apr. 1870):13; '''1703-1706:''' Vol. 2, No. 1 (Jan. 1871):25-28; '''1692-1701:''' Vol. 2, No. 3 (Jul. 1871):141-142; '''1756, 1758:''' Vol. 2, No. 4 (Oct. 1871):194-200; '''1693-1697:''' Vol. 3, No. 2 (Apr. 1872):91-94; '''1697-1702:''' Vol. 3, No. 4 (Oct. 1872):192-195. Internet Archive has digitized [http://www.archive.org/details/newyorkgenealogi01newya Vols. 1-2] and [http://www.archive.org/details/newyorkgenealog03newy Vol. 3] - free. {{ | :*'''1692-1706, 1756, 1758''' - O'Callaghan, E.B. "New York Marriage Licenses," ''The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record,'' '''1702-1703:''' Vol. 1, No. 1 (Jan. 1870):3; '''1703:''' Vol. 1, No. 2 (Apr. 1870):13; '''1703-1706:''' Vol. 2, No. 1 (Jan. 1871):25-28; '''1692-1701:''' Vol. 2, No. 3 (Jul. 1871):141-142; '''1756, 1758:''' Vol. 2, No. 4 (Oct. 1871):194-200; '''1693-1697:''' Vol. 3, No. 2 (Apr. 1872):91-94; '''1697-1702:''' Vol. 3, No. 4 (Oct. 1872):192-195. Internet Archive has digitized [http://www.archive.org/details/newyorkgenealogi01newya Vols. 1-2] and [http://www.archive.org/details/newyorkgenealog03newy Vol. 3] - free. {{FSC|1181533|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.7 B2n v. 1-3}}.<ref>WeRelate contributors, "Source:New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (New York Genealogical and Biographical Society)," in ''WeRelate,'' http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Source:New_York_Genealogical_and_Biographical_Record_%28New_York_Genealogical_and_Biographical_Society%29, accessed 17 February 2012.</ref> | ||
=== County Marriage Records === | === County Marriage Records === | ||
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Since 1846, the supreme court has recorded divorce proceedings. Each county has a supreme court, roughly equivalent to a district court in other states. Some counties may share supreme court justices. Many people before 1966 found it easier to obtain a divorce out of state. Access to supreme court divorce records less than 100 years old is prohibited without judicial permission. You must obtain a court order to see a file. The actual trial records are sealed. | Since 1846, the supreme court has recorded divorce proceedings. Each county has a supreme court, roughly equivalent to a district court in other states. Some counties may share supreme court justices. Many people before 1966 found it easier to obtain a divorce out of state. Access to supreme court divorce records less than 100 years old is prohibited without judicial permission. You must obtain a court order to see a file. The actual trial records are sealed. | ||
The Family History Library has microfilmed very few divorce judgments. For New York County, only the index to divorce records has been microfilmed in ''Index to Matrimonial Actions, 1784–1910'' <ref>New York County (New York). County Clerk. ''Index to Matrimonial Actions, 1784–1910''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. ({{ | The Family History Library has microfilmed very few divorce judgments. For New York County, only the index to divorce records has been microfilmed in ''Index to Matrimonial Actions, 1784–1910'' <ref>New York County (New York). County Clerk. ''Index to Matrimonial Actions, 1784–1910''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1977. ({{FSC|235832|item}} film 1017465–67). </ref> | ||
The [https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/divorce.htm New York State Department of Health] will release divorce certificates only to the spouses or persons with court orders. | The [https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/divorce.htm New York State Department of Health] will release divorce certificates only to the spouses or persons with court orders. | ||
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