Tag Archives: Genealogy

Finding Local Histories

Posted on August 9, 2011 by

Local history books often contain a wealth of biographical information on pioneer families, professionals, business owners, and prominent citizens.  Find out what local histories exist for the areas where your ancestors lived by using the following resources. Books Gro CS47 … Continue reading →

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Medical Terms for Genealogists

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

Would you like to better understand your ancestor’s illness?  The following list includes books that define medical terms, give historical background to illnesses, and describe treatment for select illnesses. GRO Ref R462 .B75 1998. Briggs, Elizabeth and Colin. Before Modern … Continue reading →

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New Materials in the Grosvenor Room

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Savage, James. Female index to genealogical dictionary of the first settlers of New England.   GRO Ref F3 .F46 2008 Bracy, Isabel. Records of Revolutionary War Veterans who lived in Madison County, New York.  GRO Ref F127 .M2 R43 1988  Passenger and Immigration … Continue reading →

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Finding Family Histories

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

Have you wondered if a history of your family has already been written?  If you have, the following resources may lead you in the right direction.  Keep in mind that family histories are only as good as the researcher and … Continue reading →

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A Quick Start to Researching Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

Search the following databases in Ancestry Library Edition: U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783—will give rank and state fought with. Revolutionary War Pension Index—will give rank and state fought with. Search HeritageQuest Online’s Revolutionary War Documents: The documents include select items … Continue reading →

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A Quick Start to Researching Your New York State Civil War Ancestors

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Search  New York Soldiers in the Civil War—*E523.3 .W55 1999 to find your ancestor’s regiment. Find the volume of the following set which corresponds to your ancestor’s: regiment: Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York 1894—E523.2 … Continue reading →

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A Quick Start to Researching Your World War I Ancestors

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Search the following in Ancestry Library Edition: World War I Draft Registration Cards—May provide birth date and place, nearest relative, dependents, father’s place of birth, physical description, marital status, occupation and employer. The Grosvenor Room also carries draft records for … Continue reading →

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A Quick Start to Researching Your WWII Ancestors in the Grosvenor Room

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Search the military collection in Ancestry Library Edition.  World War II databases include but are not limited to: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946—Includes over 8 million names, but it is not a complete list of Army enlistees.  … Continue reading →

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Researching Your Military Ancestors

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

Interview relatives and write down family stories related to military ancestors. Collect home sources of information such as photographs of soldiers in uniform, correspondence, diaries/journals, medals, patches, military papers, and memorabilia. Obtain obituaries – often give military information.  Click here … Continue reading →

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New Materials in the Grosvenor Room

Posted on April 23, 2011 by

Anderson, Robert Charles.  The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England 1634-1635, Vol. V, M-P – GRO Ref F7 .G738 1999 v. 5 Anderson, Robert Charles.  The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England 1634-1635, Vol. VI, R-S – GRO Ref F7 … Continue reading →

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