Columbia County Guardianship Records
Importance of Guardianship Records Guardianship records, which were filed with the courts after a father’s death, are an important resource, potentially providing […]
Harris Williams of Ohio (1844-1907)
Harris Williams is my 2nd great grandfather and researching his life is how my interest in learning about my ancestors began. When […]
Columbia County Genealogy Collections
What’s Free To View On FamilySearch Go directly to list Throughout the years I have have spent time refining my research techniques […]
Reformed Dutch Church of Claverack
The Reformed Dutch Church in Claverack was first organized in 1716. Construction on the current building (photo to the left) began in […]
Marriages Recorded in the New York State Census
If you have started any sort of family history research, you are most likely already aware of the value of census records. […]
Columbia County Local Histories
Significance and Use of Local Histories Columbia County local histories can be valuable research tools. They provide historical context that may assist […]
New York Land Records Indexing Project
FamilySearch and the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society are collaborating on a multi-year project to index New York State’s land records. […]
John and Julia McDonald: From Ireland to America
Most of my maternal ancestors are from various parts of Ireland. I have had the most success researching John and Julia McDonald, […]
Hillsdale Reformed Dutch Church: Columbia County Genealogy
Learn about Columbia County genealogy records associated with the Dutch Reformed Church and cemetery in Hillsdale, New York. Also known as the […]
Columbia County New York Genealogy
As a resident of Columbia County, this is where the foundation of my genealogy work begins. Here is where I most frequently […]