Genealogy question. please help.?

Question

im trying to find out information about my family in the past. like in the 1800s, 1700s, etc. how can i look up this information in the library. is there a library that specializes genealogical information in new york city?

Answer 1

Try this site, scroll down there are a few links for New York City pre-1800, particularly immigration, information on resources and publications and 1790 census records:

http://www.cyndislist.com/ny.htm

These sites may also be useful:

http://www.familysearch.org/

http://www.rootsweb.com/

http://www.ancestry.com/

Here is the site for genealogy research - NY State Library:

http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/gengen.htm

Good luck!

Answer 2

The New York Genealogical & Biographical Society has a library. You'd have to become a member. If you live in NYC and are interested in genealogy, it looks like it would be well worth your time and dues. The NYG&BS is famous nation-wide.

http://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/