The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B

07/29/2026

2026 Annual Fall Benefit Luncheon: November 18, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. | In Person, Penn Club, 30 West 44th Street, New York, NY

Learn how genealogy has shaped American society from its earliest days while also helping advance our mission. Join the NYG&B and Karin Wulf, librarian at the John Carter Brown Library and professor of history at Brown University, for a discussion of her book Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America. Learn more and secure your spot: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/2026-annual-fall-benefit-luncheon

Proceeds will support the NYG&B’s Annual Fund, which advances initiatives like Digitize New York, New Netherland Settlers, Scholar in Residence, and much more.

07/28/2026

JOIN US THIS FALL: 2026 New York State Family History Conference, "New Perspectives, Best Practices"

Don’t miss your chance to be part of New York’s largest statewide gathering of family history researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts this year.

WHY ATTEND:
• 30+ sessions and programming (livestreaming and on demand)
• Leading experts in genealogy and family history, including keynote speaker Jeanette Sheliga
• Topics on NY records/repositories, migration, immigrant communities, and more

CONFERENCE DATES:
• September 9–November 16, 2026: On-Demand Access
• September 18–19, 2026: In-person in New York City + livestream

All sessions (including livestreams) are available for registrants to watch on demand through November 16, 2026.

Secure your spot and explore fresh approaches to New York family history! Learn more and register at

2026 New York State Family History Conference Registration Registration is Open! Join the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) for New York’s largest statewide gathering of family history researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts: September 9–November 16, 2026 (On-Dema...

07/28/2026

The NYG&B is sponsoring three runners at the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon on November 1, 2026!

Team NYG&B runners are raising money to support the NYG&B’s Digitize New York initiative. Funds raised will support preservation efforts across New York. Support Mitchell, Ryan, or Sarah by donating directly to their fundraising pages found here: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/team-nygb-2026-tcs-new-york-city-marathon

07/27/2026

NYG&B Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteering is a great way to support the NYG&B's mission to preserve and make accessible New York family history! We're always seeking new volunteers, both in-person across New York State and remotely from your own home. Volunteer opportunities include:

In-Person Digitization (New York City, Syracuse, Buffalo)
In-Person Mailing and Office Administration (New York City):
In-Person Record Retrieval (New York City):
Remote Transcribing and Indexing

Ready to get involved? Read more at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/volunteer or email us at [email protected] to learn about current opportunities.

07/24/2026

Free Online Program: Genealogy Road Trip! On-Site Research in New York State
(July 28, 2026, 6–7 p.m. EDT | Online via Zoom)

Learn the ins and outs of visiting repositories for genealogical research across New York State. Jeanette Sheliga will share examples, tips on how to best prepare before leaving your home, suggestions on what equipment to pack, and strategies on how to best fulfill your research goals.

This is a free program, but registration is required: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/genealogy-road-trip-site-research-new-york-state

07/23/2026

Last Call for Early Registration Savings: Research in New York City Fall Tour

The deadline for the early registration discount is Monday, July 27, 2026, so secure $120 in savings now.

Join genealogy experts Aaron Goodwin and Susan R. Miller for three days (Oct. 27–29, 2026) of uncovering your ancestors with the NYG&B as your home base. In addition to our own archives at the New York Public Library, you'll be in close proximity to some of the nation's best repositories for New York research, including the Center for Jewish History, the New York City Municipal Archives, and county and borough repositories.

Learn more and register: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/research-new-york-city-fall-0

07/23/2026

The NYG&B’s most asked question is: “Where can I find New York birth, marriage, and death records?”

Watch the free webinar recording "New York State and New York City Birth, Marriage, and Death Records," led by Susan R. Miller, for an overview of New York’s civil vital records and demonstrates where to access available records. The differences between New York State and City records as well as the years of coverage are also discussed. https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/new-york-state-and-new-york-city-birth-marriage-and-death-records

07/22/2026

Tip of the Week: New York City's Historical Vital Records site added Bronx marriage license records from 1938 to 1949, completing the available licenses for Bronx County. See more at

Digitization of New York City's historical vital records is an on-going project. The charts below show full-page certificates in our collection and their digitization status. Registers* for years prior to 1898 are viewable via microfilm in our reference room at 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY. Sche...

07/22/2026

Join us online next Wednesday for the free webinar "Online Exploration: Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York Membership Application Records" (July 29, 2026, 7–7:30 p.m. EDT) for a first look on how to search this major new online collection, featuring membership applications and historical records of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York, Inc. (SRNY).

This is a free online program, but registration is required: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/online-exploration-sons-revolution-state-new-york-membership-application-records

07/21/2026

Through our Digitize New York initiative, we're partnering with organizations across New York State to digitize records and make them accessible online. Here's the initiative's impact to date:

1,100,000+ images scanned
370,000+ corrected and enhanced images
6,500+ volunteer hours logged
37 counties represented

Interested in submitting a digitization project, volunteering, or further supporting Digitize New York? Learn more at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/digitize-new-york