Where to find records:
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If your looking for:
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Some advice:
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Try here:
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Computer Software
(record keeping)
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If I was just beginning, I would use: Family
Tree Maker
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The one I use now: Personal
Ancestral File -
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Genealogy, previously compiled family histories, Bible Records,
family photos
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Talk to elder family members.
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ancestry.com - rootsweb.com
- familysearch.org
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Archives
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Microfilmed records. Visit in person, volunteers are very
helpful.
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The Family History Center - Loudonville, NY, on-line
catalog.
National Archives,
Pittsfield, MA
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Census, State & National
(1790-1920 available to public,
1930 released April 2002)
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Cost $ on-line.
Visit in person.
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New York State - New
York State Archives, Albany, NY.
Elsewhere - National
Archives, Pittsfield, MA
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Cemeteries
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Phone requests $.
Visit in person, check office hours.
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Some on-line,
sorted alphabetically.
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Church Records
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Calling or visiting the church is not usually helpful.
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Many records microfilmed and available at The Family History
Center - Loudonville, NY, on-line
catalog.
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Obituaries
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Go to the local Library and look at newspapers.
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some on-line, try
search engine or Links
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Vital Records (Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death)
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Ordering by phone or mail $.
Visit State or Local registrar in person.
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Social Security
Death Index - on-line and
New York State - New
York State Archives, Albany, NY.
Elsewhere - Links,
sorted by State.
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Emigration, Immigration, Naturalization & Citizenship
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County Court House,
State Court House,
National Court.
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Ellis Island.org - on
line and
New York State - New
York State Archives, Albany, NY.
Other States - National
Archives, Pittsfield, MA.
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Military Records
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New York State - New
York State Archives, Albany, NY
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Probate Records, Court Records, Land & Property
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Local or County Court House.
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