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FamilySearch adds more New York records to Full Text searching

Many more records for New York have been added recently to the FamilySearch.org full text searching collection. The following are the latest categories available for full text searching: New York, Wills and Deeds, ca. 1700s-2017 United States, New York, Biographies, from 1740 to 1985 United

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Buffalo Family History Day to take place Saturday

On Saturday, May 24 the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library will host its 3rd annual Family History Day. It will take place in the Grosvenor Room. 1:00-3:00 pm – Meet Local Genealogical and Cultural Heritage Organizations Chat with representatives from the Western New York

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Westchester Archives digitizes Revolutionary War era interviews

The Westchester County Archives has recently added over 400 firsthand accounts of the Revolutionary War in Westchester County to its digital archives collection. The collection is called “Experiencing the Neutral Ground of the American Revoluation” and includes not only Westchester but all of present-day Bronx

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National Archives Genealogy Series scheduled for May and June

The 2025 National Archives Genealogy Series has begun with five presentations scheduled for May and June. The series is free and is available on YouTube.com. There is no registration required. The following programs are scheduled: Wednesday, May 13 – Revealing Ties to Espionage in the Office

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New York historical societies in the Capital District

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

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