How Can Early Census Records Help Us Study and Research Our Ancestors? They provide key genealogical data: Name of the head-of-household. Details of their lives are given. They provide a location of residence: Locate them, locate other records! They can … Continue reading
Cousins Connect – http://www.cousinconnect.com/ - Post and search genealogy queries for free. In Search of Your Past: The Canadian County Atlas Digital Project – http://digital.library.mcgill.ca/Countyatlas/ – Search for property owners listed on Canadian county atlases. Mocavo Genealogy Search – http://www.mocavo.com/ – … Continue reading
1. Use cluster genealogy. Cluster genealogy is the idea that ancestors lived in a cluster of relatives, family, friends, neighbors, etc. Look at the records of individuals in the woman’s clusters to find evidence about her. 2. Don’t limit your … Continue reading
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March is National Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the unique lives and achievements of women. Several prominent and notable women have called Western New York home. Below are just some of the Buffalo women who were well-known for … Continue reading
Former Time magazine correspondent and Newsweek reporter Douglas Waller will talk about his new book, Wild Bill Donovan, at the Central Library’s Ring of Knowledge on Monday, March 7 from 12-1pm. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Donovan … Continue reading
Emanuel “Manny” Fried, renowned Buffalo actor, playwright, labor leader, and social activist, died yesterday at 97. Investigated during the McCarthy era due to his work as a union organizer, he was once labeled “the most dangerous man in Western New … Continue reading
With the Academy Awards airing this Sunday, there is alot of Oscar buzz. Take a break from today’s award news and read about some of Buffalo’s historical Hollywood figures! Lucille “Babe” Brown Barlow (abt. 1918 – 1992) was a child actor. … Continue reading
The Grosvenor Room Database web page now includes online tutorials for HeritageQuest Online. They are designed for the beginner, but previous users should also find useful tips. Tutorials are available on the following topics: Search Census Records Browse Census Records Browse … Continue reading
Did you know that in addition to our Local History & Genealogy Collections, the Grosvenor Room is also home to an incredible printed music collection? We have a wide selection of sheet music, popular songbooks, and scores. A large circulating browsable collection … Continue reading
Abraham Lincoln’s stop in Buffalo was one of several on his tour from Springfield, Illinois to Washington, D.C. to take his oath of office on March 4, 1861. His train’s arrival at the old Exchange Street depot was greeted by 12,000 people, … Continue reading
