The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B

The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society - NYG&B Our mission is to preserve, document, and share family history and stories from across New York. We focus on three areas:

Publications. Educational Programming.

We publish two quarterly journals, The Record and The New York Researcher. Subscriptions are benefits of membership. We produce a broad range of educational programming, and we are the lead organization developing The New York Family History School. We also partner with the New York Public Library to develop educational programs for students, teachers, and patrons of the branch library system in N

ew York City. Website. Our website contains extensive resources that benefit people researching families connected to New York State. Resources include guides to exploring resources relevant to New York, as well as primary materials that are unique to this site. Full access to the website is a benefit of membership.

Team NYG&B at the 2026 TCS New York City MarathonThe NYG&B is proud to participate as an Official Charity Partner of the...
05/29/2026

Team NYG&B at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon

The NYG&B is proud to participate as an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

This year’s Team NYG&B runners are Mitchell Toolan, Ryan Brennan, and Sarah Hannah Oohweereh Peters.

Funds raised will support the NYG&B’s Digitize New York initiative, helping preserve and expand access to New York historical records and family history resources.

Help support Team NYG&B at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/team-nygb-2026-tcs-new-york-city-marathon

Empire State Exploration: Mohawk Valley (July 20–22, 2026 | Online via Zoom)Don't miss out on this essential 3-day onlin...
05/28/2026

Empire State Exploration: Mohawk Valley (July 20–22, 2026 | Online via Zoom)

Don't miss out on this essential 3-day online program, held live, for researching your New York ancestors in the Mohawk Valley region, including Fulton, Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie counties. Consultants are Jenny Rizzo Irwin and Michelle Dowd Torosian.

Take advantage of early registration discounts by June 8, 2026, and save $70. Learn more and register: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/empire-state-exploration-mohawk-valley

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're sharing following webinar record...
05/27/2026

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we're sharing following webinar recordings to guide with family history research:

The Importance of Koseki Records in Tracing Japanese Ancestry, led by Koji Sekiguchi: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-importance-koseki-records-tracing-japanese-ancestry

Okinawan Genealogy, led by Hiroaki Hara: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-okinawan-genealogy

Finding Your Chinese Ancestors, led by Clotilde Yap: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-finding-your-chinese-ancestors

Will you be attending the 2026 National Genealogical Society Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this week (May 27–30)?Be...
05/27/2026

Will you be attending the 2026 National Genealogical Society Conference in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this week (May 27–30)?

Be sure to visit the NYG&B booth to learn more about our programs, collections, and ways to get involved with the organization.

Conference attendees can also take advantage of special NYG&B promotions.

Tip of the Week: The New York City death index for 1950 is now available on the Historical Vital Records site: https://a...
05/26/2026

Tip of the Week: The New York City death index for 1950 is now available on the Historical Vital Records site: https://a860-historicalvitalrecords.nyc.gov/1950-death-index

Unfortunately, the certificates' microfilm has deteriorated; therefore, NYC 1950 death certificates will need to be ordered from the Municipal Archives.

May is Military Appreciation Month, and we're sharing the following webinar recordings in recognition: Civil War Researc...
05/22/2026

May is Military Appreciation Month, and we're sharing the following webinar recordings in recognition:

Civil War Research Methodology, led by Christopher Barry, https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-civil-war-research-methodology

Researching U.S. Veterans of the Great War, led by Geoff Gentilini, https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-researching-us-veterans-great-war

Researching WWII Army Veterans, led by Geoff Gentilini, https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/video/preserving-your-new-york-story-researching-wwii-army-veterans

Every family has a story worth sharing! Do you have a special connection to a New York ancestor? We are seeking submissi...
05/22/2026

Every family has a story worth sharing!

Do you have a special connection to a New York ancestor? We are seeking submissions for “New York Stories,” part of our 2026 New York State Family History Conference.

Selected participants will have their stories recorded and featured during the conference, taking place September 9–November 16, 2026.

Submit a summary of your proposed story (250 words maximum) by June 30, 2026, to [email protected] with the subject line “NY Stories Submission.”

If your submission is selected for consideration, we will contact you to arrange a recording session. Narrated stories should be between 4 and 8 minutes long. You do not need to be registered for the conference to participate.

You can still join us for the free online program this Thursday, "Empire County of the Empire State: Genealogical Resour...
05/19/2026

You can still join us for the free online program this Thursday, "Empire County of the Empire State: Genealogical Resources of Dutchess County, NY" (May 21, 2026, 6–7 p.m. ET | Online via Zoom).

Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum will share resources available to aid your search for your ancestors in Dutchess County. This is a free program, but registration is required: https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/events/empire-county-empire-state-genealogical-resources-dutchess-county-ny

Check out our recently released online collection, "Albany Diocesan Cemetery Records," preserved and made available onli...
05/15/2026

Check out our recently released online collection, "Albany Diocesan Cemetery Records," preserved and made available online through our Digitize New York initiative.

With coverage dating back to the mid-19th century, these records capture generations of individuals and families. Digitized in partnership with the Albany Diocesan Cemeteries Association, these fully searchable records can help identify burial locations, plot ownership, and family connections within cemetery grounds.

Search at https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/online-records/collection/albany-diocesan-cemetery-records

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