The Year Ahead – July 26

In the January/February 2024 issue of Family Tree Magazine, they have introduced The Year Ahead, 366 genealogy tips will make 2024 your best research year yet by Lisa A Alzo. Lisa mapped out a day-by-day research plan.

July 26 – New York joined the Union today in 1788. Find resources from the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org.

When I was a DAR (Daughter’s of the American Revolution) registrar, New York seemed to be the hardest state for finding source documents. I wish I knew about this resource back then. There is a fee, but it might be worth it for a six-month or yearly period. Just remember to make it your top priority and concentrate on your New York ancestry.

Remember to have fun and Just do Genealogy!