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The Virtual Library: Family History

Ancestry.com New York

The New York State Archives has partnered with Ancestry.com to digitize New York State records of interest to genealogists. The resulting database is free to NY State residents and available in the library or remotely.

Do not click on the “Subscribe” button or the “14-day Free Trial Offer.” After you enter a search and click on a result, you will be prompted to “Create a Free Account” in order to view the record.

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 by ancestryA product of Ancestry.com, this database offers convenient access to US military records from the American Revolution onward, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served.

HeritageQuest

Heritage Quest - ProQuestTrace your family history. This genealogical research tool includes mages of original U.S. Census records.

This database is intended for remote users who have a library card from the Garden City Public Library. For even more resources, come into the Library and use Ancestry Library Edition.
 

New York Heritage Digital Collections

Created by the Empire State Library Network, this research portal contains digitized photographs, letters, diaries, directories, maps, and books from the collections of libraries, museums, and archives. Students, educators, historians, and genealogists will find a treasure trove of resources on the history of New York State.