Greene County, New York Genealogy
Guide to Greene County, New York ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, military records.
This page describes sources of genealogical data about Greene County, New York Genealogy families, including links to smaller localities at the bottom of this page. New York, United States Genealogy-related pages show useful statewide sources. United States Genealogy pages explain the terminology and contents of genealogical records.
Greene County, New York | |
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Facts | |
Founded | March 30, 1802 |
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County Seat | Catskill |
Courthouse | |
Address | Greene County Government 411 Main St. PO Box 467 Catskill, NY 12414 Greene County Website |
Greene County New York Historical Facts[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named for the American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene. The County is located in the southeast area of the state. [1]
Greene County, New York Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
1880 | 1900 | 1880 | 1800 | 1800 | 1803 | 1663 |
Parent County[edit | edit source]
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating New York County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation New York County Boundary Maps" (1683-1915) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
- 1801: 90 square miles (Prattsville, Vly Mountain, Halcott Center, Bushneville, Highmount, Shandaken, Lanesville and Pine Hill) transferred from Delaware and Ulster counties.
- 26 May 1812: a portion (Pine Hill, Highmount and Shandaken) was transferred back to Ulster County.
- 15 April 1814: the county borders were re-surveyed with no change in area but Prattsville was found to be inside Greene County.
- 23 April 1822: the border was again re-surveyed, and the Hudson River border with Columbia County realigned.
- 3 March 1836: 30 square miles (Manorkill) lost to Schoharie County.
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]
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Census-designated places | ||
Greene County New York Genealogy Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
- 1581–1917 New York, Family Bible Records at Ancestry– ($); Index. Database is a collection of genealogically important records taken from the Bibles of colony and state residents. Reveals the Bible's original owner, brief record of descendants,and a particular event such as birth or marriage as recorded in Bible.
- 1581–1917 New York, Family Bible Records at Ancestry– ($); Index. Database is a collection of genealogically important records taken from the Bibles of colony and state residents. Reveals the Bible's original owner, brief record of descendants,and a particular event such as birth or marriage as recorded in Bible.
Biography[edit | edit source]
- Reynolds, Cuyler. Hudson–Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1911. Free online index. Various LibrariesFHL Film 1000229; Book 974.74 D3r 4 vols. Master index FHL Book 974.74 D3r index
Business Records and Commerce[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Cemetery records often reveal birth, death, relationship, military, and religious information.
Online Grave Transcripts | Published Grave Transcripts | County Cemetery Directories |
Findagrave.com* | Family History Library* | Findagrave.com* |
Interment.net* | WorldCat* | Tombstone Project* |
Cemetery Site* | NYGenWeb* | |
New York Gravestones* | Billion Graves* | |
NYGenWeb* | Names in Stone* | |
Billion Graves* | FamilySearch Places | |
Names in Stone* | ||
Linkpendium* | ||
Ancestry* | ||
*See the New York Cemeteries page for details about each site. |
- 1800-1965 New York, Cemetery Abstracts, 1800-1965 at FamilySearch — index
Census[edit | edit source]
Historical populations | ||
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Census | Pop. | %± |
1800 | 12,584 | — |
1810 | 19,536 | 55.2% |
1820 | 22,996 | 17.7% |
1830 | 29,525 | 28.4% |
1840 | 30,446 | 3.1% |
1850 | 33,126 | 8.8% |
1860 | 31,930 | −3.6% |
1870 | 31,832 | −0.3% |
1880 | 32,695 | 2.7% |
1890 | 31,598 | −3.4% |
1900 | 31,478 | −0.4% |
1910 | 30,214 | −4.0% |
1920 | 25,796 | −14.6% |
1930 | 25,808 | 0.0% |
1940 | 27,926 | 8.2% |
1950 | 28,745 | 2.9% |
1960 | 31,372 | 9.1% |
1970 | 33,136 | 5.6% |
1980 | 40,861 | 23.3% |
1990 | 44,739 | 9.5% |
2000 | 48,195 | 7.7% |
2010 | 49,221 | 2.1% |
Source: "Wikipedia.org". |
For information and tips on using and accessing online census records, see New York Census.
Federal[edit | edit source]
U.S. Census Mortality Schedules for New York, 1850-1880:
- Available online at Ancestry ($).
- Deaths are included for the 12 months prior to the census, 1849-50, 1859-60, 1869-70, and 1879-80 beginning 1 June and ending 31 May of the census year.[6]
- Basic contents of the records include: Name, sex, age, color, marital status, place of birth, month of death, occupation, and cause of death. 1870 also has parents' birthplace. 1880 lists how long a resident of the county.
- Also on FHL Films 1415128–42.
- The 1890 Census is lost. For a substitute, see directories.
State[edit | edit source]
Source | 1825 | 1835 | 1845 | 1855 | 1865 | 1875 | 1892 | 1905 | 1915 | 1925 |
Ancestry.com | - | - | - | Yes | - | Yes | Yes | - | Yes | Yes |
Family History Library | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
FamilySearch Images | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
New York State Library | - | - | - | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
New York State 1865 and 1875 Census Marriage, Mortality; and 1865 Soldier Mortality records:
- Images available online at New York State Census, 1865 and New York State Census, 1875. Click on the link to go to the page, then click on the ‘Browse through images’ link and select your county, then select an ancestor's town and browse to the end of the population schedule until you find the Marriage, Mortality, and 1865 soldier mortality schedules.
- Includes marriages and deaths for the 12 months prior to the census, ending 1 June of the census year.
- Marriage entry content: Husband's name, wife's name, ages and previous marital status, month and day and place of marriage, and church or civil ceremony.
- Death entry content: Name, age, sex, color, marital status, month and day of death, native state or country, occupation and cause of death.
- 1865 deaths of officers and enlisted men entry content: Name, age, marital status, citizenship status, enlistment date, original regiment, original rank, regiment at death, rank at death, promotions, death date and place, manner of death, surviving associates, and burial place.
- Also on microfilm. See the Family History Library line in the above State Census Chart.
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records are good substitutes for birth, marriage, and death information and are most often found on a local city/town or county level. Published and manuscript church records can be found at public, university, and private libraries.
For a brief general history of denominations and a guide to finding various New York denomination's records, see New York Church Records Wiki page.
List of Churches and Church Parishes
Ann Mensch's Local Catholic Church and Family History & Genealogical Research Guide is a free online resource that identifies the parishes of Greene County, years parishes were created, contact information, as well as links to online records and research tips. Greene County parishes fall under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Albany.
- 1854-1855 - New York Baptist Union for Ministerial Education, Greene, New York, courtesy: USGenWeb Archives.
- 1761-1867 Society of Friends. Coeymans Monthly Meeting (Orthodox)FHL film 17387 Item 2, film 17361 Item 3, film 17387 Item 1, film 17388 Item 1-2 Births and deaths 1812-1867, Marriages 1829-1867, Men's monthly meetings 1828-1867, Women's monthly meetings 1828-1861.
- Years vary Church records of Greene County churches FHL film 37571 Includes holographic manuscripts of baptisms, 1798-1831, and marriages, 1833-1843, from Prattsville Reformed Church, baptisms, 1830-1833, marriages, 1842-1868, and members, 1830-1833, from Cairo Presbyterian Church, baptisms, 1799- 1888, and members, 1792-1888, from the First Presbyterian Church at Durham.
- Years vary RootsWeb Church Records in Greene County.
- 1852-1861 RootsWeb Marriages from the Journal of John Berrien Fish.
- 1826-1901 RootsWeb First Reformed Church, Athens, NY. Baptisms and Marriages.
- 1842-1937 RootsWeb Kiskatom Reformed Church: Baptisms 1843-1930. Marriages 1842-1937, Deaths 1848 - 1929, Members and Dismissions.
- 1804-1844 RootsWeb The Protestant Reformed Dutch Church of Leeds in the town of Catskill, Greene County, N. Y. people who were or had been members of the Catskill baptist church.
- 1732-1833 RootsWeb Records of the Reformed Dutch Church of Catskill in the Town of Catskill, Greene County, New York: Marriage records for 1732 - 1735, 1754 - 1762, and 1798 - 1833, List of Pews and Owners Names, Baptisms 1732 - 1833, History of the Church and Pew Ownership 1733.
- 1860-1961 RootsWeb Coeymans Methodist Church Greene County Residents (Only): Marriages.
- 1854-1855 - New York Baptist Union for Ministerial Education, Greene, New York, courtesy: USGenWeb Archives.
Additional Church Records
Additional church records can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Greene County, New York Genealogy Church Records in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Places Search).
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Ancestors may have also been involved in municipal, state, or federal court cases. See also New York Court Records and United States Court Records.
Crime and Criminals[edit | edit source]
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
- 1906-1942 New York Book Indexes to Passenger Lists, 1906-1942 at FamilySearch — index and images
Ethnic, Political, or Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places
for more resources
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
- Rootsweb message board for Greene County, New York Genealogy has many information threads about families that resided in that county. There is a search engine that allows you to search by surname and topic.
History[edit | edit source]
Schenectady Digital History Archive includes "Hudson-Mohawk Genealogical and Family Memoirs: Index to Families" includes people from Greene County.
Land and Property[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See New York Land and Property for more details, especially about the papers generated in New York State by large speculative land companies.
Original land records in Greene County, New York Genealogy began in [?dateyear?]. These records are housed at the [?repository?] in [?town?].
Online
Microforms
- 1800-1922 Deed Records 1800-1901 FHL film 479664 (first of 91 films) - Index included: 1800-1922
- 1800-1922 Deed Records 1800-1901 FHL film 479664 (first of 91 films) - Index included: 1800-1922
Books
Additional land records can sometimes be found using these catalogs:
- WorldCat using the search phase: Greene County, New York Genealogy deeds. (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog.)
- FamilySearch Catalog using the search phrase: 1, New York - Land and Property. (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Places Search.)
Additional resources
Additional resources for Greene County, New York Genealogy land records may be found in the Greene County, New York Genealogy – Land Records topic page of the FamilySearch Catalog . Copies of records on FHL microfilm and microfiche may be available for viewing at various Family History Centers. Copies of books found in the FamilySearch Catalog may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the FamilySearch Catalog and the WorldCat Online Catalog.
Maps[edit | edit source]
Migration[edit | edit source]
Migration routes for early European settlers to and from Greene County, New York Genealogy included:[7]
- Hudson River a navigable river stretching from north of Albany then flowing south to empty into the Atlantic Ocean at New York City
- Albany Post Road from New York City to Albany, Albany County, New York Genealogy[8] 1669
- Alford and Egremont (MA) Turnpike[9] 1812
- Ancram (NY) Turnpike[10] 1805, also sometimes called the Catskill Road, from Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut Genealogy to Catskill, Greene County, New York Genealogy
- Catskill Road 1750s from Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts Genealogy to Catskill, Greene County, New York Genealogy[11] [12] [13] [14] [15]
- Catskill Turnpike (aka Susquehannah Turnpike ) from Catskill, NY to Unadilla, NY; route travelled by Europeans by 1792; toll booths opened by 1804.[16] [13] [17] [18]
- Columbia (NY) Turnpike 1799
- Great Barrington and Aford (MA) Turnpike[19] 1812
- Greenwood Road[20] 1799 from Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut Genealogy to Albany, Albany County, New York Genealogy
- Hampden and Berkshire (MA) Turnpike[21] 1826
- Hillsdale and Chatham Turnpike 1805 from Alford, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Genealogy to Albany, Albany County, New York Genealogy
- Housatonic River (MA) Turnpike[22] 1809
- Massachusetts 10th Turnpike[23] 1800
- Massachusetts 12th Turnpike[24] 1812
- Minsi Path 1766 from Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Genealogy to Kingston, Ulster County, New York Genealogy[25] [26]
- Rensselaer and Columbia (NY) Turnpike 1799
- Salisbury and Canaan (CT) Turnpike[27] 1801-1829
- Ulster and Delaware Turnpike 1802 from Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut Genealogy to Bainbridge, Chenango County, New York Genealogy
Military[edit | edit source]
Civil War[edit | edit source]
- 1861-1865 New York, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
Town registers. The New York town clerks kept a bound register of all soldiers from their town serving in the Civil War 1861-1865. Registers are arranged by county, and town. Some town registers are missing. The registers include an index at the start of each town.
Content. Many register entries include full name, residence, date and place of birth, parents names, marital status, date of enlistment and muster and rank, discharges, death, or promotion.
Access. The original registers are at the New York State Archives in Albany, New York. Microfilm copies are found at the Family History Library (FHL Film 1993401-37). They are also indexed and available at Ancestry.com ($).
Available towns. Registers are available for: Ashland · Athens · Cairo · Catskill · Coxsackie · Durham · Greenville · Halcott · Hunter · Jewett · Lexington · New Baltimore · Prattsville · Windham.
Regiments. Service men in Greene County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county.[28]
- - 25th Regiment, New York Cavalry, Company A
- - 65th Regiment, New York Infantry, Company B
- - 120th Regiment, New York Infantry, Companies D, F and K
- - 156th Regiment, New York Infantry, Company C
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
- 1791-1980 New York, County Naturalization Records, 1791-1980 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1824–1941 New York, Southern District Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1828-1941 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index.
- 1824–1941 New York, Southern District Index to Petitions for Naturalization, 1828-1941 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index.
- 1917-1950 New York, Southern District Naturalization Index, 1917-1950 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index.
- 1917-1950 New York, Southern District Naturalization Index, 1917-1950 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index.
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Old Fulton NY Post Cards has the largest online collection of 400 New York 1795-2007 newspapers. The instructions for this quirky site are needed to get the most out of it.
Old Fulton NY Post Cards has the following Greene County, New York Genealogy newspaper images:
- Catskill NY Recorder 1805-1951
- Catskill NY Western Constellation 1800-1805
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Poorhouses, Poor Law, etc.[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Probate records including original estates and wills for New York are held in the office of the county Surrogate Court beginning in 1787, or when the county was formed. Prior to 1787, most are housed at the New York State Archives. See New York Probate Records for more information about using probate records.
Content: Probate Records may give the decedent's date of death, names of his or her spouse, children, parents, siblings, in-laws, neighbors, associates, relatives, and their place of residence.
Record types: Wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distribution.
Probate Petitions
In 1830, state law required the Surrogate Court clerk to issue a probate petition for a deceased individual with property. This petition, unique to New York, usually lists the deceased's death date. It also lists the heirs, their relationship to the deceased, and their residence. Alice Eichholz, Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Pub., 2004), 479. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 2004. Henry B. Hoff, "Navigating New York Probate," American Ancestors 12 (Fall 2011): 54.
These petitions are often found in the estate files and can be obtained from the county Surrogate Court.
The petitions for Greene County, New York Genealogy are also available on microfilm at the Family History Library and its centers:
- 1800–1883+ Listed as "Estate papers" FHL Film 480114 (126 films).
Online Probate Indexes
- 1629-1971 New York Probate Records 1629-1971 at FamilySearch.org — index and images
- 1659-1999 - New York Wills and Probate Records 1659-1999 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
- 1787-1835 - Abstracts of Wills, Administrations and Guardianships in NY State, 1787-1835 at American Ancestors by NEHGS ($)
- 1800-1924 - SAMPUBCO Browsable index of testators of wills.
- 1800-1900 - Sawyer, Ray C. Abstract of Wills of Greene County, New York. 3 vols. 1988. Digital version at Ancestry ($).
- 1866-1923 New York Kings County Estate Files 1866-1923 at FamilySearch.org — index and images
Probate Records on Microfilm
- 1800–1883+ Estate papers (Petitions) FHL Film 480114 (126 films)
- 1800–1923 Wills, index 1800–1930 FHL Film 480085 (12 films)
- 1804–1848 Letters of Administration FHL Film 480097 (4 films)
- 1830–1917 Letters Testamentary FHL Film 480094 (4 films)
- 1890–1906 Guardianship FHL Film 480103 (3 films)
Additional Probate Indexes and Abstracts
Additional probate indexes or abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Greene County, New York Genealogy probate wills in online catalogs like:
- WorldCat (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).
- FamilySearch Catalog (For instructions see FamilySearch Catalog Places Search).
Repositories[edit | edit source]
Cornell University, Guide to Historical Resources in Greene County, New York Repositories. ([Ithaca, New York]: New York Historical Resources Center, Olin Library, Cornell University, 1988). At various libraries; FHL Book 974.737 A3g. Includes index. Includes references to some family histories and genealogies.
Archives, Libraries and Museums[edit | edit source]
Mid-Hudson Library System
103 Market Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: 845-471-6060
Website
For additional information on member libraries: Greene County New York Public Libraries, Mid-Hudson member libraries
County Historian's Office[edit | edit source]
Greene County Historian
David Dorpfeld
71 Sutton Place
Coxsackie, NY 12051
Telephone: (518) 320-8545
The County Historian may provide access to obituaries, vital records, church records, maps, and family files or journals. Some historians provide search services for their office records and others may refer you to local genealogists who research in the area.
Courthouses[edit | edit source]
The Greene County Clerk's office has marriage, divorce, court and land records. The Surrogate Court has probate records. For further information about where the records for Greene County are held, see the Greene County Courthouse page.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local Family History Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Elting Memorial Library/Haviland-Heidgerd Historial Collection - an affiliate library
- Fairview Public Library - an affiliate library
- New York State Library and New York State Archives - an affiliate library
Museum[edit | edit source]
Durham Center Museum (open by appointment)
Route 145,
P.O. Box 192
East Durham, NY 12423
Phone: (518) 239-8461 or (518)239-4081
Email: DurhamCenterMu@aol.com
- The museum has two major collections of records known as the Rossi records and the Staats records. They also have cemetery records, family Bibles, family files, church records, Scrapbooks, local history books, board of supervisor’s rolls, assessment rolls, genealogical newsletters, pictures, maps and more. Records focus on Green, Albany, and Columbia Counties.
Societies[edit | edit source]
Capital District Genealogical Society
Empire State Plaza Station
PO Box 2175
Albany, NY 12220-0175
Website
- Counties served: Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, and Washington.
Central New York Genealogical Society
Box 104, Calvin Station
Syracuse, NY 13205
Email: CNYSG@yahoo.com
Website
- Member queries; surname research list; online resources; publication: Tree Talks ; (At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 974.7 B2t) quarterly with annual index in which you can search for people by county.
- Counties served: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Genesee, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Orange, Orleans, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Tioga, Tompkins, Washington, Wayne, Warren, Wyoming, and Yates.
Greene County Historical Society
P.O. Box 44
90 County Route 42
Coxsackie, NY 12051
Phone: 518-731-6490
Website
Facebook
Vedder Research Library, email: archivist@gchistory.org
- Collections include historical records, documents, books, paper maps, manuscripts, letters, journals, relics and things which may establish or illustrate the history, growth and progress of the County of Greene and its surroundings.
- Vedder Research Library of the Society has a non-circulating collection containing historical and genealogical material and publishes a quarterly Journal for Society members.
Social Groups Online[edit | edit source]
- New York Genealogy Research Community (FamilySearch on Facebook)
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Town Records[edit source]
Town records in New York may include early births, marriages, deaths, divorces, local histories, selected military records, and town meeting minutes. Vital records from 1880/1882 are kept by town and village clerks, although some (Kent’s and Putnam Valley’s) are available in the County Historian’s Office. For further details, try the links to individual town Wiki pages found in Places. See also:
- Gordon L. Remington, New York Towns, Villages, and Cities: A Guide to Genealogical Sources (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2002). NEHGS online edition; At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 974.7 D27r. Alphabetical list including date founded, if a town history exists, church and cemetery sources, and if a Civil War register (TCR) exists.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital records of birth, marriage or death were first recorded at the local level in the village clerk, town clerk, or city clerk’s ledger book. If you know where a birth, marriage or death took place, a copy of the certificate or record may be obtained by writing to the town, village or city clerk. See also How to order New York Vital Records or order electronically online.
See the heading Places on this wiki page for links to local community wiki pages and their available records. See New York Vital Records for a discussion about beginning dates and availability of vital records in New York.
Use substitute records for birth, marriage, and death information. These substitute records include Bible Records, Cemeteries, Church Records, Newspapers, and Probate Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
Early births were recorded on the town level and the years vary by town. (List of towns) The New York State Department of Health (state level) began recording births in 1881. Births were not recorded on the county level.
- 1881-1942 New York, Birth Index, 1881-1942 at Ancestry — index, ($)
- 1881-1942 Reclaim the Records: New York State Birth Index at Archive.org - images of index
Birth Substitutes
- 1640–1962 New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index.
- 1640–1962 New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index.
- See Town Clerks' Registers of Men who Served in the Civil War in the Civil War section of Military for birth information.
- See Town Clerks' Registers of Men who Served in the Civil War in the Civil War section of Military for birth information.
Marriage[edit | edit source]
Early marriages were sometimes recorded on the town level and the years vary by town. In 1880, town clerks were to record the marriage and a copy was sent to the New York State Department of Health (state level). Town clerks continue to record marriages. The marriages in this county were recorded by the county clerk from 1900 until 1935.[29]
- 1639-1962 - New York, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index $
- 1664–1784 New York. Secretary of State, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued By the Secretary of the Province of New York, Previous to 1784 (Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1860). At Cornell University digital library-free; Internet Archive - free; Ancestry edition($); At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Film 514675 Item 1 or 930131 Item 2. Marriage bonds issued in the State of New York prior to 1784, and the earliest record dating 1664.
- 1664–1784 New York. Secretary of State, Names of Persons for Whom Marriage Licenses Were Issued By the Secretary of the Province of New York, Previous to 1784 (Albany, New York: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1860). At Cornell University digital library-free; Internet Archive - free; Ancestry edition($); At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Film 514675 Item 1 or 930131 Item 2. Marriage bonds issued in the State of New York prior to 1784, and the earliest record dating 1664.
- 1847–1848 and 1908–1936 New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1847–1848 and 1908–1936 New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1881-1964 Reclaim the Records: New York State Marriage Index at Archive.org - images of index
- 1908–1924 New York, County Marriages 1908–1935 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. FHL film 1032909 (first of 2 films)
- 1908–1924 New York, County Marriages 1908–1935 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. FHL film 1032909 (first of 2 films)
Marriage Substitutes
- 1686-1980 New York Marriages, 1686–1890 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
- 1686-1980 New York Marriages, 1686–1890 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
- 1800–1855 New York Marriage Notices at Ancestry– ($); Index. This database is a collection of marriage notices published in newspapers around the state. Contains name of bride and groom, marriage date, marriage location, residence, and newspaper found in.
- 1800–1855 New York Marriage Notices at Ancestry– ($); Index. This database is a collection of marriage notices published in newspapers around the state. Contains name of bride and groom, marriage date, marriage location, residence, and newspaper found in.
- 1801–1880 Barber Collection- Newspaper Marriages at Ancestry– ($); Index. Information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post."
- 1801–1880 Barber Collection- Newspaper Marriages at Ancestry– ($); Index. Information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post."
- 1856–1863 Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald at Ancestry– ($); Index. These newspaper notices refer to people up and down the East Coast as well as midwesterners and persons from as far west as the State of California. Also browsable.
- 1856–1863 Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald at Ancestry– ($); Index. These newspaper notices refer to people up and down the East Coast as well as midwesterners and persons from as far west as the State of California. Also browsable.
- 1864-5, 1874-5 See Marriage Schedule information in the State Census section of Census for marriage information for 1864-5, and 1874-5.
- 1864-5, 1874-5 See Marriage Schedule information in the State Census section of Census for marriage information for 1864-5, and 1874-5.
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Pre–1787 |
All divorces were granted by the governor or legislature and were very rare. |
1787–1847 |
All divorces were granted by the court of chancery. These records are found in the New York State Archives or for the New York City area at the New York County Clerk's office.These divorces were granted only on the grounds of adultery. |
1847–present |
All divorces are handled by the county Supreme Court where the divorce was granted. Divorce files in New York are sealed for 100 years. Contact the County Clerk for information about divorce records. |
Divorce judgment papers often include date and place of the marriage and the names and birthdates of any children. Local newspapers may publish notices of divorce actions.
Death[edit | edit source]
Early deaths were recorded on the town level and the years vary by town. (List of towns) The New York State Department of Health (state level) began recording deaths in 1881. Deaths were not recorded on the county level.
Death Indexes
- 1824-1962 New York, Church and Civil Deaths, 1824-1962 at FamilySearch — index
- 1880-1956 New York, State Death Index, 1880-1956 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1880-1956 - New York, Death Index, 1880-1956 at Ancestry — ($), index only
- 1880-1956 - Reclaim the Records: New York State Death Index at Archive.org - images of index
- 1957-1963 New York State Health Department, Genealogical Research Death Index, 1957-1963 at FamilySearch — Index only
Death Substitutes
- 1795–1952 New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. The entries are primarily from the IGI along with some entries derived from compiled and original records such as Family Records, Church Records, and Civil Registration. There may be entries that cite a specific source.
- 1795–1952 New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952 at FamilySearch Historical Records – free; Index. The entries are primarily from the IGI along with some entries derived from compiled and original records such as Family Records, Church Records, and Civil Registration. There may be entries that cite a specific source.
- 1801–1890 Barber Collection- Newspaper Deaths at Ancestry– ($); Index. Information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post."
- 1801–1890 Barber Collection- Newspaper Deaths at Ancestry– ($); Index. Information extracted from the "Brooklyn Eagle" and the "New York Evening Post."
- 1849-50, 1859-60, 1869-70, 1879-80 See Mortality Schedule information in the Federal Census section of Census for death information.
- 1849-50, 1859-60, 1869-70, 1879-80 See Mortality Schedule information in the Federal Census section of Census for death information.
- 1856–1863 Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald at Ancestry– ($); Index. These newspaper notices refer to people up and down the East Coast as well as midwesterners and persons from as far west as the State of California. Also browsable.
- 1856–1863 Index to Marriages and Deaths in the New York Herald at Ancestry– ($); Index. These newspaper notices refer to people up and down the East Coast as well as midwesterners and persons from as far west as the State of California. Also browsable.
- See Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War in the Civil War section of Military for death information.
- See Town Clerks' Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War in the Civil War section of Military for death information.
- 1864-5, 1874-5 See Mortality Schedule information in the State Census section of Census for death information for 1864-5, and 1874-5.
- 1864-5, 1874-5 See Mortality Schedule information in the State Census section of Census for death information for 1864-5, and 1874-5.
Additional Resources
Additional resources for Greene County births, marriages and deaths may be found in the New York, Greene– Vital Records topic page of the FamilySearch Catalog . Copies of books found in the FamilySearch Catalog may be found in WorldCat catalog and ordered from your local library through interlibrary loan. Explore how to search the FamilySearch Catalog and the WorldCat Online Catalog.
Voting Registers[edit | edit source]
Greene County New York Places[edit | edit source]
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Greene County New York Genealogy Websites[edit | edit source]
- Greene County, NY History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- New York Genealogy Network Community on Google+
- New York Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- The Greene County NYGenWeb Project, an member of The NYGenWeb Project, an affiliate of The USGenWeb Project.
- The USGenWeb Archives Project for Greene County.
- The USGenWeb Archives Project for Greene County. (Mirror site)
- Greene County Genealogy
Greene County New York Genealogy References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Greene, New York" in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greene_County,_New_York accessed 19 Nov 2018
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Greene County, New York. Page 488-493 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 490-492.
- ↑ https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Albany_County,_New_York
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 489. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Greene County, New York," in "Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greene_County,_New_York, accessed 13 January 2020.
- ↑ Arlene Eakle, and Johni Cerni, The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1984), 103. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27ts.
- ↑ Handybook, 847-61.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Old Albany Post Road" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Albany_Post_Road (accessed 23 June 2011).
- ↑ Frederic J. Wood, The Turnpikes of New England and the Evolution of the Same Through England, Virginia, and Maryland (Boston: Marshall Jones, 1919), map between 56 and 57, and 168. Internet Archive version online.
- ↑ Isaac Huntting, History of the Little Nine Partners of North East Precinct and Pine Plains, New York, Dutchess County (Amenia, NY: Chas. Walsh, 1897), 99-101. Google Book edition.
- ↑ List of turnpikes in New York in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia (accessed 6 November 2014).
- ↑ Turnpike in Routes in the Northeastern United States: Historic Trails, Roads and Migration Routes (accessed 6 November 2014). The Ancram Turnpike went from Springield, MA to Catskill, NY; and was called the Catskill Road.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Almira E Morgan, The Catskill Turnpike: A Wilderness Path (Ithaca, N.Y.: DeWitt Historical Society of Thompkins County, 1971), 5. Online digital copy.
- ↑ Catskill Turnpike in Routes in the Northeastern United States: Historic Trails, Roads and Migration Routes (accessed 6 November 2014). The Catskill Turnpike went west from Catskill, NY to Bath, NY; the east part was called the Susquehanna Turnpike.
- ↑ Huntting, 97-99.
- ↑ List of turnpikes in New York in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia (accessed 1 November 2014).
- ↑ Anastassia Zinke, The Susquehanna Turnpike and America's Frontier History in Catskill Mountain Foundation (accessed 1 November 2014).
- ↑ Joan Odess, The Susquehanna Turnpike (pdf accessed 1 November 2014).
- ↑ Wood, map between 56 and 57, and 186-88.
- ↑ Wood, map between 330 and 331, and 348-49.
- ↑ Wood, map between 56 and 57, and 203-205.
- ↑ Wood, map between 56 and 57, and 166-67.
- ↑ Wood, map between 56 and 57, and 76-78.
- ↑ Wood, map between 56 and 57, and 79-80.
- ↑ Handybook, 851.
- ↑ Bethlehem Pike in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia (accessed 17 November 2014).
- ↑ Wood, map between 330 and 331, and 363-64.
- ↑ Frederick Phisterer, New York in the War of the Rebellion, 3rd ed. (Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company, 1912). Internet Archive digital copy; At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Film 1486494-96; Fiche 6083559-64; Book 974.7 M2p.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), 488-493. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.