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Jane E. Wilcox

Interview: German Churches in Metropolitan New York

March 6, 2017 by Jane E. Wilcox 3 Comments

Dr. Richard Haberstroh, author of German Churches in Metropolitan New York: A Research Guide, joined host Jane E. Wilcox on the Forget-Me-Not Hour podcast this week. Richard talked about Germans in the New York City metro area – their political and religious history in Germany, why they came to New York, where they settled, and what churches they organized here. Richard also discussed his book (published by the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society) and gave some tips on researching German ancestors in the New York City area.

Listen on-demand here. [Read more…] about Interview: German Churches in Metropolitan New York

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Genealogy, German-American History, New York City, Podcasts

Interview: Michael Perazzini, Johnson Hall Historic Site

February 12, 2017 by Jane E. Wilcox 3 Comments

Michael Perazzini, Senior Interpreter at Johnson Hall State Historic Site at Johnstown in Fulton County, joined host Jane E. Wilcox on The Forget-Me-Not Hour to talk about the 18th century history of the Mohawk Valley, with a focus on Sir William Johnson’s role in the Mohawk Valley, his Mohawk consort Molly Brant, the Iroquois and early European settlers in the Valley, and their experiences during the American Revolution. The Mohawk Valley’s history during the war was particularly tumultuous. Michael spotlighted what happened to the Loyalists during and after the war as well and talked about what records can help in researching Mohawk Valley Loyalist ancestors during this period. [Read more…] about Interview: Michael Perazzini, Johnson Hall Historic Site

Filed Under: History Tagged With: American Revolution, AmRev, Johnson Hall, milhist, Mohawk Valley, Podcasts

Understanding the Role of Town Historian

December 13, 2016 by Jane E. Wilcox Leave a Comment

forget-me-not-hourTown historians are unique to the state of New York. On the latest Forget-Me-Not Hour podcast, host Jane E. Wilcox interviewed Rhinebeck (Dutchess County) Town Historian Nancy Kelly and Brookhaven (Suffolk County) Town Historian Barbara Russell. [Read more…] about Understanding the Role of Town Historian

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Municipal Historians, Podcasts, Public History

Interview: City Of New York’s Municipal Archives

May 7, 2015 by Jane E. Wilcox 2 Comments

NYC Department of Records and ArchivesKen Cobb joined me on “The Forget-Me-Not Hour” podcast this week, talking about one of the richest repositories in New York City: the New York Municipal Archives.

Ken, Assistant Commissioner of Department of Records and Information Services for the City of New York, talked about the collections of the archives – vital records, tax records, police records, almshouse records, mayoral records, legislative records, and more. [Read more…] about Interview: City Of New York’s Municipal Archives

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Archives, Genealogy, Municipal Historians, New York City, NYC, Public History

Podcast Features New York Genealogy

April 1, 2015 by Jane E. Wilcox 1 Comment

forget-me-not-hourToday on The Forget-Me-Not Hour: Your Ancestors Want Their Stories to Be Told radio show, I welcome the presenters of the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society-sponsored New York Track at the National Genealogical Society’s 2015 family history conference in St. Charles, Missouri.

The radio show airs at 3:30 pm. Eastern time on Wednesday, April 1st and can be listened to on-demand any time afterward. [Read more…] about Podcast Features New York Genealogy

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Forget-Me-Not Hour, Genealogy, New York

NY Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer

January 12, 2015 by Jane E. Wilcox Leave a Comment

BOOKThe New York Genealogical and Biographical Society’s new book, New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer, was featured on the “Forget-Me-Not Hour” podcast on January 7th. NYG&B President McKelden Smith explained what this monumental work is all about – the first of its kind ever for New York. Founded in 1869, the NYG&B it is the largest genealogical society in New York and the only one that is state-wide.

Listen listen to the podcast online here.  Order the book online here.

 

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Forget-Me-Not Hour, Genealogy, New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

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