The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society will host a series of free programs the week of Nov. 3 – 7, 2026. Many programs will be available both in-person and online. Monday, Nov. 3 – New to New York Family History? How to Get Started
Many New York public libraries will be offering free genealogy programs in the second half of October. Week of October 19-25 Faiport Public Library (Monroe County) will present “Anatomy of a U.S. Military Pension File” on Monday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. This class will
The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society recently released a free-to-use enhanced index for FamilySearch’s digital collection, New York, Land Records, 1630-1975. The collection includes over 8 million pages of deeds, mortgages, patents and land grants. There are three counties not included in the collection:
The organizations of the Genealogy Federation of Long Island will be offering several free programs in October. Thursday, Oct. 2 – Migration Patterns Within Germany – German Genealogy Group – 7:30 p.m. – Virtual – Members Only; https://www.germangenealogygroup.com Saturday, Oct. 11 – Organizing Your Genealogy
Here is a summary to the series recently posted in this blog on historical societies provide genealogy assistance to those researching New York ancestors. Capital District Area – https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2025/05/17/capital-district-historical/ Central Region – https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2024/12/17/new-york-historical-societies-in-central-new-york/ Finger Lakes – https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2025/04/15/new-york-historical-societies-in-the-finger-lakes/ Long Island – https://www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2025/07/15/new-york-state-historical-societies-in-nassau-and-suffolk-counties/ Lower Hudson Valley –
