New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer
New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, 2015
First Edition
Family history researchers with New York origins will find much to like about this comprehensive guide of resources for New York state. Whether a new researcher or an experienced sleuth who knows the challenges of finding records in this state this book is the new place to start. From the map of the counties inside the front cover, to the timeline and detailed descriptions of record types and research resources, to the information on the sixteen ethnic groups that were involved the state’s development this guide has so much to offer. The latter half of the book provides historical detail on each county in New York – town by town – and lists the resources available locally, in print and online. A complete index makes searching this huge body of work a snap. This guide will surely become a well-used addition to our library.
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