New York State References Index

Picture of Edward A. Maher (Mayor of Albany), from the book "Albany Chronicles: A History of the City Arranged Chronologically", 1906.

The vast number of references from the state of New York reflect its he role as the United States' main gateway for immigrants and its deep colonial roots. The information that can be obtained from works like Our County and Its People: A Descriptive Work on Erie County, New York, which document local histories, complement other sources like city directories, land deeds, and Ellis Island immigration records, which together provide invaluable insights for tracing diverse family lines for those with ancestors in the Empire State.

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