Newburgh New York Family History Center

United States New YorkOrange County  Newburgh Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Location on map

Address:


 * 485 Mt Airy Road New Windsor NY 12553 United States
 * There are several entrances to our building. Please go to the second set of double doors from the parking lot on the front of the building.  Ring the bell on the brick wall to the left of the doors, and someone will let you in.
 * All of the staff are volunteers. Sometimes things happen that make it necessary for us to close unexpectedly. For that reason, it's best to call before you come the first time.
 * If you would like, you can be added to our e-mail list to let you know when we are closed unexpectedly.


 * Language: English

Phone:


 * 845-567-4804, or if no answer, please call 845-561-8051.

Email:


 * NY_Newburgh@familyhistorymail.org or dalehein@gmail.com

'''Hours: We are open the following hours. However, please email dalehein@gmail.com to make an appointment. We only have two computers for accessing the portal websites and restricted images, so we can only accommodate two patrons at one time. If you just show up during open hours, you might not be able to use a computer.'''

Mondays 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesdays 7:00pm - 9:00pm

And beginning June 1, 2022, Wednesdays 11:00am - 1:00pm

'''Closed all major holidays. We also close automatically when the public schools in our area are closed due to bad weather.'''

Databases:

 * FHC Portal This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions. To see a list and description of those websites at home, please go to the family history site at Premium Family History Websites.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 2 computers
 * 1 microfilm readers
 * 1 microfiche readers
 * 1 digital imaging machine, with which you can make copies of pages on microfilm. You can also save them to a thumb drive, which gives you the ability to enlarge and/or enhance the image.
 * 1 printer

Staff Research Specialties
New York City

NY Palatines

Germany

Poland

Italy

Resources in the Local Area

 * Newburgh Free Library has an excellent local history room with lots of resources, including records of genealogical value.  124 Grand St., Newburgh, NY  12550,  (845)563-3600, www.newburghlibrary.org
 * Orange County Genealogical Society, 101 Main St., Goshen, NY 10924,  www.ocgsny.org

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.