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=== Online Resources ===
== Online Resources ==
 
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#ny County and Town Histories], includes biographies
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/patriot/countyhistories2.htm#ny County and Town Histories]  
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/Historical-Records.htm New York Historical Records]
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/NY/Historical-Records.htm New York Historical Records]
*[http://iloveny.com/kids/history_pre_1900.asp History of New York State] before 1900
*[http://nystatehistory.org/ New York State History]
*[http://www.tenement.org/ Tenement Museum]


 
== Brief History  ==
 
=== Brief History  ===


The following important events in [[New York Genealogy|New York]] history affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements.  
The following important events in [[New York Genealogy|New York]] history affected political boundaries, record-keeping, and family movements.  
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*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War Vietnam War].
*'''1964–1972:''' Over 8.7 million American men and women served in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War Vietnam War].
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== Historical Content  ==
== Historical Content  ==


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=== Local Histories  ===
== Local Histories  ==


Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of New York.  
Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of New York.  
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*[https://www.accessible-archives.com/collections/ Accessible Archives] ($) has digitized dozens of New York county local histories.
*[https://www.accessible-archives.com/collections/ Accessible Archives] ($) has digitized dozens of New York county local histories.


=== Migration  ===
== Migration  ==


There were several paths of migration into, through, and out of New York. The original settlements were mostly along the Hudson River in southeastern New York and on Long Island.  
There were several paths of migration into, through, and out of New York. The original settlements were mostly along the Hudson River in southeastern New York and on Long Island.  
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The 1865 New York State Census has, scattered through it in various places, reports on the crops being grown and if the area was experiencing a drought. This and other similar situations also affected the movement of families.  
The 1865 New York State Census has, scattered through it in various places, reports on the crops being grown and if the area was experiencing a drought. This and other similar situations also affected the movement of families.  


=== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ===
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists  ==


Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of New York are:  
Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of New York are:  
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*O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, ed. ''Calendar of Dutch (and English) Historical Manuscripts in the Office of Secretary of State'', (Albany, New York, Two Volumes. 1865–1866. Reprint, Ridgewood, New Jersey: The Gregg Press, 1968.) ({{FHL|173759|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051113; book 974.7 A3c}}Many of the documents described in this inventory were destroyed or damaged in the 1911 capital fire.
*O'Callaghan, Edmund Bailey, ed. ''Calendar of Dutch (and English) Historical Manuscripts in the Office of Secretary of State'', (Albany, New York, Two Volumes. 1865–1866. Reprint, Ridgewood, New Jersey: The Gregg Press, 1968.) ({{FHL|173759|item|disp=FHL fiche 6051113; book 974.7 A3c}}Many of the documents described in this inventory were destroyed or damaged in the 1911 capital fire.


=== United States History  ===
== United States History  ==


The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:  
The following are only a few of the many sources that are available:  
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Look for ancestors from New York 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books.  
Look for ancestors from New York 1740-1830 in the '''[[Draper Manuscript Collection]]'''. These manuscripts cover the history of the "trans-Allegheny West," a region including the west Carolinas and Virginia, all the Ohio River Valley, and part of the upper Mississippi Valley. There are 491 volumes of partially-indexed manuscripts, papers, and books.  


=== Family History Library  ===
== Family History Library  ==


To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for:  
To access histories available through the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-names Search for:  
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:NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY  
:NEW YORK, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - HISTORY  
:NEW YORK, BIBLIOGRAPHY
:NEW YORK, BIBLIOGRAPHY
=== Websites  ===
*[http://iloveny.com/kids/history_pre_1900.asp History of New York State] before 1900
*[http://nystatehistory.org/ New York State History]
*[http://www.tenement.org/ Tenement Museum]


*[http://www.crookedlakereview.com/about.html Crooked Lake Review]<br>E-mail: editors@crookedlakeview.com<br>[http://www.crookedlakereview.blogspot.com/ Blog]
*[http://www.crookedlakereview.com/about.html Crooked Lake Review]<br>E-mail: editors@crookedlakeview.com<br>[http://www.crookedlakereview.blogspot.com/ Blog]
*[https://www.nyheritage.org/ New York Heritage digital collections]
*[https://www.nyheritage.org/ New York Heritage digital collections]


'''Genealogical Resources''': According to the website: "The Crooked Lake Review is a local history magazine for the Conhocton, Canisteo, Tioga, Chemung and Genesee river valleys, and for the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario regions of New York State.". This website deals with stories, histories and information dealing with people, events, and places (past and present) in relationship to the area.  
'''Genealogical Resources''': According to the website: "The Crooked Lake Review is a local history magazine for the Conhocton, Canisteo, Tioga, Chemung and Genesee river valleys, and for the Finger Lakes and Lake Ontario regions of New York State.". This website deals with stories, histories and information dealing with people, events, and places (past and present) in relationship to the area.  
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*Crooked Lake Review (2008 - present) now published as a [http://www.crookedlakereview.blogspot.com/ Blog]  
*Crooked Lake Review (2008 - present) now published as a [http://www.crookedlakereview.blogspot.com/ Blog]  
*[http://www.crookedlakereview.com/museums.html Information about Museums and Historical Societies]
*[http://www.crookedlakereview.com/museums.html Information about Museums and Historical Societies]


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