1855 New York State Census
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1855 New York State Census: Genealogy Insights

ByHolly

My research is a journey through time, guided by the clues and insights found within historical documents. The published materials, manuscripts and collections I use to advance my research provide the foundation for my investigations. The 1855 New York State census is a valuable resource I often turn to when researching the state’s history in…

New York Land Records Indexing Project

ByHolly

FamilySearch and the New York Genealogical & Biographical Society are collaborating on a multi-year project to index New York State’s land records. The records (some dating back to the eighteenth-century), including deeds and mortgages from county courthouses, were microfilmed by the LDS church in the 1960s and 1970s. The microfilm was eventually digitized, but the…