New York

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• Find birth and adoption records for New York ancestors.

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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:

1. What is Rosie's complete birthdate?
2. Where was Rosie born?
3. Who are her parents?
4. What census record is mentioned as a source for Rosie?

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• In the search screen, enter "Rosie" as the first name and "Mineo" as the last name.
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1. Rosie was born on July 12, 1908.
2. She was born in New York (City), New York (County), New York (state).
3. Her parents are Mariano (surname presumably Mineo) and Rosie Difazio.
4. She is connected with the United States Census, 1920.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

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Mary Jane Brown was married in New York. Use the "FS New York Marriages 1686-1890" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. Who did Mary Jane Brown marry?
2. When was she married?
3. What Church was she married in?

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• In the search screen, enter "Mary Jane" as the first name and "Brown" as the last name.
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1. Mary Jane married Thomas Hadden.
2. She was married in Aug 1850.
3. She was married at the Associate Reformed Church.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

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Violet Brannon died in New York. Use the "FS New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. When did Violet Brannon die?
2. What is her extimated birth year?
3. Who was Violet's mother?

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• In the search screen, enter "Violet" as the first name and "Brannon" as the last name.
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1. Violet died on 20 June 1907.
2. She was born about 1836.
3. Violet's mother is Anna Porteons.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

• Explore state and county census records for New York ancestors.
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Heyman Grant lived in New York City, NY in 1915. Use the "FS - New York State Census, 1915" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. How old was he?
2. Where was he born?
3. Where were his parents born?

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1. Heyman was 15.
2. He was born in England.
3. His parents were both born in Russia.
   (Contributed by Jill Young )

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:

1. What was her street address?
2. What city did she live in?
3. What election district was she in?

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• In the search screen, enter "Lady Pearl" as the first name and "Ware" as the last name.
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1. She lived at 471 W. 22nd Street.
2. She was a resident of Manhattan, New York City, NY.
3. She was in the 27th Election District.
   (Contributed by Jill Young )