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Goal 3: Learn about New York vital records.
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ALearn about New York vital records.
Class Outlines: Basic
Summary
- Find online resources for vital records.
- Learn the history of vital records in the state of New York.
- Learn about alternates for vital records in New York.
- Learn about New York vital records in these articles.
FS—Wiki: New York Vital Records
AC—Wiki: New_York Vital Records - Learn about challenges in working with New York vital records and how to find record susbtitutes.
Finding New York Birth, Marriage, and Death Records - Explore links for vital records on the New York Public Health site.
- Search for online New York
vital records and find addresses for state offices to write to for records. - Explore New York birth, marriage, and death records on the AccessGenealogy site.
- Explore links for New York town records on the American Ancestors site.
- Explore additional links for New York vital records on the Linkpendium site and the Genealogy Branches site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for vital records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
BExplore New York birth and adoption records.
Summary
- Find birth and adoption records for New York ancestors.
- Learn how to find New York birth records in this article.
FS—Wiki: How to Find New York Birth Records - Learn about accessing geographic birth records for New York City.
OT—Introducing the Free New York City Geographic Birth Index - Learn how to find family bible records in New York.
FS—Wiki: New York Bible Records - Explore New York City birth records on the ItalianGen site.
- Explore additional links for New York birth records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- Get help with adoption topics on the New York Adoptees Facebook page.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for birth and adoption records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
Record Search Practice |
Rosie Mineo was born in New York in 1908. Use the "FS: New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- What is Rosie's complete birthdate?
- Where was Rosie born?
- Who are her parents?
- What census record is mentioned as a source for Rosie?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Rosie" as the first name and "Mineo" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Rosie Mineo.
- Read the information in the center column.
- For more information, see the right column. You can see this person in FamilySearch by clicking her name link (upper right).
- Rosie was born on July 12, 1908.
- She was born in New York (City), New York (County), New York (state).
- Her parents are Mariano (surname presumably Mineo) and Rosie Difazio.
- She is connected with the United States Census, 1920.
QUIKLinks
- FS: New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 (More)
- AC: New York, New York, Index to Birth Certificates, 1866-1909
- AC: New York, New York, Birth Index, 1910-1965
- AC: New York, New York, Extracted Birth Index, 1878-1909
- FS: New York, Birth Indexes outside of New York City, 1881-1942
- RR: New York State Birth Index - 1893
- AC: New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920
- MH: New York, Monroe County, Birth Notices
CExplore New York marriage and divorce records.
Summary
- Find marriage and divorce records for New York ancestors.
- Here are some essential steps in finding marriage records in New York.
Essential Steps to Find a New York State Marriage Record - Learn about New York marriage records in this article.
FS—Wiki: How to Find New York Marriage Records - Explore links for New York marriage records.
- Explore the New York City Brides Record Index and the New York City Grooms Record Indexon the ItalianGen site.
- Explore additional links for New York marriage records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- Learn about divorce records in New York.
New York Divorce Records for Genealogy Research
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for marriage and divorce records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
Record Search Practice |
Mary Jane Brown was married in New York. Use the "FS New York Marriages 1686-1890" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- Who did Mary Jane Brown marry?
- When was she married?
- What Church was she married in?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Mary Jane" as the first name and "Brown" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Mary Jane Brown.
- Read the information in the center column.
- Mary Jane married Thomas Hadden.
- She was married in Aug 1850.
- She was married at the Associate Reformed Church.
(Contributed by Brent Bunker )
QUIKLinks
- FS: New York Marriages, 1686-1980 (More)
- MH: New York State Marriages, 1881-1952
- MH: New York Marriages, 1908-1935
- FS: New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936 (More)
- FS: New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940 (More)
- AC: New York, New York, Index to Marriage Licenses, 1908-1910, 1938-1940
- MH: New York City Marriage Index, 1866-1937
- MH: New York, Monroe County, Marriage Notices, 1922-
DExplore New York obituaries and death records.
Summary
- Find obituaries for New York ancestors.
- Find death records and death indexes for New York ancestors.
- Explore the ObituariesHelp site for New York obituaries.
- Explore The Ancestor Hunt for obituaries.
- Search for obituaries by county on the Newspaperobituaries.net site.
- Find additional resources for New York obituaries on the Linkpendium site.
New York Death Records
- Learn how to find New York death records in this article. FS—Wiki: How to Find New York Death Records
- Learn about the importance of death certificates in New York research. FS—Why you need to have your ancestor's New York death certificate
- Explore the Ancestors at Rest site for New York death records.
- Explore New York death records, indexes, and obituaries.
- Explore New York City Municipal records on the ItalianGen site to find death information.
- Explore additional links for New York death records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- Explore New York mortuary and funeral home records on the Ancestor Hunt site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for obituary and death records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
Record Search Practice |
Violet Brannon died in New York. Use the "FS New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- When did Violet Brannon die?
- What is her extimated birth year?
- Who was Violet's mother?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Violet" as the first name and "Brannon" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the document icon for Violet Brannon.
- Read the information in the center column.
- Similar Records on the right of the page contains more information.
- Violet died on 20 June 1907.
- She was born about 1836.
- Violet's mother is Anna Porteons.
(Contributed by Brent Bunker )
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EExplore New York census and voter records.
Summary
- Explore state and county census records for New York ancestors.
- Find voter registration records in New York.
- Get an overview of New York censuses in these articles.
FS—New York Census
AC—New_York Census Records - Learn more about New York state census records.
New York State Census Records Online - Learn how to use New York state census records on Archives.com.
AR—Using the New York State Census on Archives.com
- Learn about New York resources that can compensate for missing 1890 Census records.
New York State Substitutes for the Lost 1890 Census - Explore the
MyFreeCensus site for New York state and county census records. - Explore additional links for New York census records on the LDSGenealogy site.
- Explore New York census records on the AccessGenealogy site and theGenealogy Branches site.
Voting Registers
- Learn about New York voting registers in these articles.
FS—New York Voting Registers - Explore New York voter records on the Steven Morse site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for census and voter records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
Record Search Practice |
Heyman Grant lived in New York City, NY in 1915. Use the "FS - New York State Census, 1915" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- How old was he?
- Where was he born?
- Where were his parents born?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Heyman" as the first name and "Grant" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the record image for Heyman Grant and study it.
- Heyman was 15.
- He was born in England.
- His parents were both born in Russia.
(Contributed by Jill Young )
Voter Registration Practice |
Lady Pearl Ware registered to vote in New York in 1924. Use the "AC: New York, New York, Voter List 1924" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:
- What was her street address?
- What city did she live in?
- What election district was she in?
- Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
- In the search screen, enter "Lady Pearl" as the first name and "Ware" as the last name.
- In the search results screen, click the record image for Lady Pearl Ware and study it.
- She lived at 471 W. 22nd Street.
- She was a resident of Manhattan, New York City, NY.
- She was in the 27th Election District.
(Contributed by Jill Young )
QUIKLinks
- AC: New York, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
- AC: New York, New York, Voter List 1924
- AC: New York City Police Census, 1890
- FS: Census - 1925 1915 1905 1892 1875 1865 1855
- AC: New York, State Employment Cards and Peddlers' Licenses, 1840-1966
- AC: U.S. Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880
- AC: New York, U.S. Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880
- MH: New York, New York City, Department of Buildings Job Applications
New York Counties
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