The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library will be hosting a #Genealogy Day on Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There will be an organization showcase throughout the day in addition to many scheduled programs.
For a list of all the activities, go to: cphlibrary.libnet.info/events?r=ran...
I recently added 10 more links to my free #genealogy website, New York Genealogy Links.
I added links to the city directories and local cemeteries categories. I now have over 1,500 links in 18 categories on the website.
To see these and all my updates, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/updates/
The German #Genealogy Group, based on Long Island, has added more records to its databases.
Over 36,000 records were added to the Manhattan 1870 and 1872 birth databases. Also, nearly 5,000 records were added to the Brooklyn baptism database.
Search the records at: www.germangenealogygroup.com
I've recently added 10 more links to my website, New York #Genealogy Links.
The links were added to the local cemeteries category and the city directories. The website has 18 categories and just passed 1,500 links.
To see these and all the updates, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/updates/
I recently added 10 more links to the New York #Genealogy Links website.
I added links to the City Directories and Wills and Probate categories. There are now almost 1,500 links on the website in 18 categories.
To see all the updates to the website, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/updates/
The #genealogy website, Geneanet.org, is organizing a transcription week for the New York City Geographical Index.
It roughly covers 1880-1912 and includes the name and certificate number of whoever was born at an address.
To help with this indexing project, go to: en.geneanet.org/indexation/
The New York State Historic Newspapers website has recently added/updated more titles. The collection has over 15,000,000 pages.
Added titles cover the counties: Onondaga, Orleans, Nassau, and Suffolk.
To see the titles, go to my blog post at: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2026/01/30/n...
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The NYC Historic Vital Records website has added/corrected thousands of items in the last few months.
It has added over 58,000 marriage licenses and has corrected 7,800 death certificates for Kings, Queens and Manhattan.
To start searching, go to: a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov
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In honor of Australia Day, MyHeritage is offering free access to 2.2 billion Australian records from January 22–27, 2026.
This covers births, marriages, deaths, immigration, military service, convict records, and more.
To start searching, go to: www.myheritage.com/australia-re...
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I will teaching a hybrid class on the Medford branch of the Patchogue-Medford Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m.
My topic is "Using Online Newspapers in Your #Genealogy Research." I will talk about both NY and U.S. websites.
To register, go to: pmlib.libnet.info/event/15239593
The RootsTech program schedule is now available. Rootstech takes place on March 5-7, 2026.
You can sort the schedule by day and whether it is an in-person program or online. Rootstech is free if you choose the virtual option.
To see the schedule, go to: www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech...
The Fenton History Center, located in Watertown, will be having its annual Library Lock-In this Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.
Research staff and volunteers will be on hand to help with your #genealogy questions.
Cost is $30. For more information, go to: fentonhistorycenter.org/mec-events/1...
I recently added 10 new links to the New York Genealogy Links website at the end of December.
I added links to the Maps and City Directories categories. There are 18 categories on my website and over 1,470 free genealogy links.
To see all my updates, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/updates/
Happy New Year!
As I have done in previous years, I've created a list of genealogists' resolutions for 2026.
Hope everyone will break down at least one brick wall in 2026.
To read my post, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2026/01/01/a...
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Legacy Family Tree Webinars just released their programs for 2026.
Some topics include: Advanced Topics in DNA, Foundations in AI, From Research to Data with AI and Essentials Skills for New Genealogists.
To see all the programs, go to: familytreewebinars.com/upcoming-web...
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I recently created a post of #genealogy meetings at New York libraries for the first half of January.
Please check it out since not all meetings are in person. In the middle of January, I will post meetings for the rest of the month.
To read my post, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2025/12/27/n...
New titles have recently been added to the New York State Historic Newspapers website.
The site has now reached 15 million pages. Many of the new titles are for Schenectady County.
To see my blog post, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/2025/12/20/n...
#genealogy
I have recentled added ten more links to the New York #Genealogy Links website.
I've added new links to the City Directories and Cemeteries categories. There are 18 categories and over 1,460 free genealogy links for New York State.
To see all the updates, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/updates/
#Genealogy #BookReview #FamilyHistory Dana Ann Palmer's new book, "Ultimate Guide to Mastering FamilySearch," helps readers make the most of the free FamSearch site. Chapter on full-text search is a must-read! Color illustrations & large format = 💙 climbingmyfamilytree.blogspot.com/2025/12/book...
Reclaim the Records has launched a website which indexes genealogical data from New York State death records from 1880-2017.
This is the first time that any New York State death data from 1973-2017 has been available online.
To search using the website, go to: www.newyorkdeathindex.com
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I recently added 10 more links to the New York #Genealogy Links website.
I added more links to the city directories and historic maps categories. There are more than 1,440 free links on the website in 18 categories.
To see all the updates, go to: www.newyorkgenlinks.com/updates/
If you ever wanted to try a membership with the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, now is the time.
Right now, through Nov. 30, 2025, you can get a one year individual membership for 50% off. This is a good deal.
To sign up, go to: www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/2025-nygb-ho...
I recently posted the December Calendar of Events for the Genealogy Federation of Long Island.
Not all of the programs are in-person so please check out the topics on offer and maybe attend one of the programs.
To see the calendar, go to: gfli.net/events/
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AmericanAncestors website has set up a page devoted to researching Revolutionary War ancestors.
It includes a free webinar, "Researching Colonial Ancestors" and free research guides are also available.
To learn more, go to: revolutionaryroots.americanancestors.org
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Fold3 is offering free access to its World War I and World War II collections from now until Nov. 16 at 9:59 p.m. Eastern time.
Records include: Unit Histories, POW Records, Pension Files, Soldiers' Homes Records, and more.
To begin searching, go to: www.fold3.com/go/free-acce...
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From now through November 13 at 4:59 p.m. Eastern time, Findmypast is offering free access to its extensive collection of military records.
This limited-time event is your chance to bring your ancestors’ wartime experiences to life.
Start searching at: www.findmypast.com/remembrance
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Ancestry UK is offering free access to its global military records collections from today through Nov. 12, 20205.
You will need to sign up for a free Ancestry UK account in order to search and view the records.
To start searching, go to: www.ancestry.co.uk/c/remembranc...
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Can't get to the city? That shouldn't slow down your #genealogy research. Find out how to download NYC vital records for your #familytree from home.
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Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx will have a World War I Veterans Walking Tour on Saturday, Nov. 9.
Woodlawn is the final resting place of veterans and dependents of every conflict stretching back to the American Revolution.
To register, go to: woodlawnconservancy.givecloud.co/product/WW1V...
The Jewish #Genealogy Society of Long Island (JGSLI) will present a virtual "Jewish Genealogy 101" workshop on Sunday, Dec. 7.
The registration fee includes a one-year membership in JGSLI and a digital copy of the workshop manual.
For registration information, go to: jgsli.org/jgsli-worksh...
