Here is a continuation of our list of historical societies that provide resources for genealogists. Links for previous posts are below.
Albany:
Albany Hall of Records – https://www.albanycountyny.gov/departments/hall-of-records
City directories, census records, marriage records, declaration of intentions and naturalization records
The Archives staff will assist all researchers whether in person or by mail. By mail request, there is a $20 per hour search fee. The only charges for research on site is for paper copies of records (50¢ per page) or for written certification that the record is a copy of the original ($4.00). Use the Research Request Form on the website.
Contact: achor@albanycounty.com
Columbia:
Columbia County Historical Society – Kinderhook – https://cchsny.org/explore/research-archive/
Maps, newspapers, church records, wills, directories, military records, passenger lists, cemetery records, index to deaths, marriages and births (1800-1930), family genealogies
In person research is $35 for non-members. Distance research is $35 and includes 10 copies of research material. Forms are available on the website.
Greene County:
Greene County Historical Society -Vedder Library – Coxsackie – https://vedderresearchlibrary.org/
Family files, newspapers, court document, Surrogate court records
Contact: hbizanos@gchistory.org
Rensselaer:
Hart-Cluett Museum – Troy – https://www.hartcluett.org/research-library
Surrogate court records up to 1915, family histories, city directories
Can submit a research request form. Research Requests include pulling up to two Surrogate Court records. If you know the numbers of the Surrogate Court Records, please include that information when making your request. Cost is $45 for members and $60 for non-members.
Contact: smahoski@hartcluett.org
Saratoga:
Saratoga County History Center – Ballston Spa – https://brooksidemuseum.org/new-research-page/
Of particular interests to genealogists are our extensive collection of surname and vertical files. Surname files contain miscellaneous information related to surnames. Information contained in the files has been collected by SCHC staff and researchers and varies depending upon surname. Cost is $20/hour.
Contact: https://brooksidemuseum.org/research-requests/
Schenectady:
Schenectady Historical Society – https://schenectadyhistorical.org/
Open by appointment. Cemetery records, church records, city directories, family genealogies, newspapers, wills, naturalization records, military records and maps.
Contact: librarian@schenectadyhistorical.org
Warren:
County Historian – Lake George – https://www.warrencountyny.gov/historian
Genealogy files, wills and deeds, military records abstracts, cemetery transcriptions
Researchers can request a search of records to be done by sending a request through the mail. To order, send a written request detailing the information you are seeking, a self-addressed-stamped-envelope and a non-refundable $15.00 check or money order made payable to the “Warren County Treasurer”.
Washington:
Washington County Historical Society – Fort Edward – https://wchs-ny.org/heritage-research-library/
Has research library with genealogical information, land records, cemetery records and yearbooks. Research can be done in person or by library staff.
Contact: library@wchs-ny.org
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