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New York public libraries offer September genealogy programs

Many New York State public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the first half of September. A second posting of events will follow in two weeks. The Walworth Seeley Public Library (Wayne County) provides genealogy assistance every Monday from 2-4 p.m. For more

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New collections added to historic New York newspaper websites

Recent updates have been added to the New York State Historic Newspapers website. Jefferson County: Watertown Daily Times – 1894 – 1934 Monroe County: Rochester Daily Democrat – 1840-1857; Rochester Daily Democrat and American – December 1857  – December 1860 and 1861-1863 Onondaga County: Syracuse New

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Jefferson County Historical Society to host Genealogy Fair

The Jefferson County Historical Society will host a History and Genealogy Fair on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be several guest speakers covering the topics of: “Immigration to Northern New York,” “Preserving Jefferson County’s Past: 140 Years of the

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