The organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering several free programs in December. Wednesday, Dec. 3 – Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group – Patchogue-Medford Public Library – 10 a.m.; https://pmlib.org Thursday, Dec. 4 – Creating an Ancestor Sketch – German Genealogy Group
The German Genealogy Group (GGG), based on Long Island, has updated many of its databases over the last few months. In August, 20,521 records were added to the 1871 Manhattan births that were missing from the original index. In addition, 237 Special birth certificates were added
In advance of America’s 250th anniversary next year, AmericanAncestors.com, the website of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, has added a page devoted to researching your Colonial ancestors. There is a free webinar, “Researching Colonial Ancestors During the American Revolution,” as well as free research
The New York State Historical Newspapers website has recently added and/or updated newspapers to its website. Patriot and Free Press – Allegany County Silver Creek Gazette – Chautauqua County Brighton-Pittsford Post – Monroe County Freeport Herald – Nassau County Niagara Falls Gazette – Niagara County
Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of November. Week of November 16-22 Yonkers Public Library (Westchester County) will offer “Create Your Family Tree” on Monday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Get together to talk about your
