New York Genealogical and Biographical Society

Genealogy: DNA Strategies for Dealing With Endogamy

June 6, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Endogamy, or the practice of marrying within the confines of a population due to cultural, religious, linguistic, or geographic isolation, presents challenges for autosomal DNA analysis.

Individuals from endogamous populations often share multiple ancestors in common with their DNA matches or descend from the same ancestors multiple times resulting in higher than expected amounts of shared DNA given their closest genealogical relationships. [Read more…] about Genealogy: DNA Strategies for Dealing With Endogamy

New York State Family History Conference Set For September

August 22, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society’s 2021 New York State Family History Conference, NYSFHC@Home 2021, will be held on Friday, September 10th, providing connection to educational resources and to like-minded community members. [Read more…] about New York State Family History Conference Set For September

Guide to NY State Archives Being Produced

May 2, 2018 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) has begun work on a guide to the New York State Archives, designed specifically for genealogists, local historians, and other researchers.

The publication is expected to feature more than 20 chapters outlining materials from the State Archives collections that are helpful for tracing New York families. [Read more…] about Guide to NY State Archives Being Produced

New Editor For New York Genealogical and Biographical Record

July 6, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) has announced the retirement of editor Karen Mauer Jones and the selection of Laura Murphy DeGrazia as editor of The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (The Record).

Earlier this year the NYG&B announced that Karen Mauer Jones wished to retire as editor of The Record. [Read more…] about New Editor For New York Genealogical and Biographical Record

NYG&B Record Editor Retires, Successor Sought

May 4, 2017 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) is seeking an editor to produce The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record. The current editor, Karen Mauer Jones, CG, FGBS has announced her plans to retire by the end of 2017.

Continuously published since 1870, The Record is the second oldest genealogical journal in the country and one of the most distinguished. Published quarterly, it concentrates on people and places connected to New York City, State, and region and features compiled genealogies, solutions to problems, and unique source material. [Read more…] about NYG&B Record Editor Retires, Successor Sought

A New President For The NY Genealogical and Biographical Society

January 11, 2016 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Genealogist, author, and lecturer D. Joshua Taylor has been appointed President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society, effective February 1, 2016. He succeeds McKelden Smith, who is retiring after serving as the organization’s president for the past seven years.

In a statement issued to the pres, Jeanne Sloane, chairman of the board of trustees of the NYG&B, said, “We are thrilled that Josh has accepted this position. He brings to the NYG&B dynamic energy and his well-known passion for the mission of genealogical societies in general. He has broad experience as an advanced researcher and riveting lecturer. Plus he has the expertise we require in the innovative use of technology in our field.” [Read more…] about A New President For The NY Genealogical and Biographical Society

Centennial Celebration of the Seal of New York City

July 21, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

On May 12, 2015, the Coat of Arms Foundation (COAF) in collaboration with the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) hosted a presentation by Chris M. Jones on the centennial anniversary of the adoption of the seal of the City of New York on June 24, 1915.

Designed to reflect the full heraldic achievement – arms with charges, crest, supporters, and motto – the seal went into use for “requisite purposes… on documents, publications or stationery issued or used by or in the name or under the authority of the city or of any borough or department thereof.” [Read more…] about Centennial Celebration of the Seal of New York City

A NY Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer

March 7, 2015 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society has published the New York Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer (2015), a comprehensive, 856-page reference book for researchers of not just genealogy, but any type of history in the State of New York.

The book massive volume, considered unprecedented in its breadth and depth, covers New York State records for all the major ethnic and religious groups, and each county. [Read more…] about A NY Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer

NYG&B Partnering With Findmypast On Digital Library

February 15, 2015 by Editorial Staff 2 Comments

The genealogy website Findmypast and the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) have announced that Findmypast will host the newly expanded Digital Library of the NYG&B. The partnership is expected to provide additional membership benefits for the one of the nation’s oldest genealogical organizations, and also add new content to Findmypast’s online collections. [Read more…] about NYG&B Partnering With Findmypast On Digital Library

NY Family History Research Guide and Gazetteer

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

The 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.