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New York public libraries to offer programs in August

Several New York State libraries will be offering free genealogy assistance programs at the end of August. The Palmyra Community Library (Wayne County) provides genealogy and Ancestry.com help every Tuesday from 6- 7 p.m. For more information, go to: https://owwl.libcal.com/event/10693106 The Walworth Seeley Public Library

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Oneida Public Library to host Family History Day

The Oneida Public Library will be having an in-person Family History Day, on Friday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following events are scheduled: 10 a.m. – Tour of the library history room and an overview of resources available at the library

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July 2023 Updates to New York Genealogy Links website

The following links were added to the New York Genealogy Links websites in July. July 26, 2023 Local Cemeteries– Added: Cayuga County – Martville Cemetery; Cortland – Glenwood Cemetery; Monroe County – Town of Riga Cemetery; Oneida County – Town of Lee Cemeteries; Queens County

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NYC Geographic Birth Index is available online for free

Having problems finding a New York City birth certificate number? If you have tried birth index databases and cannot find your ancestor, another database may be able to help. It’s called the New York City Geographic Birth Index. As the name implies, this collection is

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Queens and Bronx naturalization records now available online

Looking for naturalization records for Queens and Bronx counties? A new website,  New York Naturalizations, has digitized naturalization applications for both counties. Queens County covers the years 1795-1952 and Bronx County covers the years 1915-1952. In addition to searching by first and/or last name, you

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