This booklet, starting on page 19 and continuing through page 29, contains a catalogue of plot-holders for the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery as they were assigned in 1866. This cemetery should not be confused with the old Dutch Burying Ground directly next to the church. This is a newer extension of the old cemetery.
This book documents the early gravestones and inscriptions of the Old Dutch Burying Ground in North Tarrytown, New York, focusing on preservation efforts led by William Graves Perry. Commissioned for the church’s 250th anniversary, it records the deteriorating brownstone and marble markers, some dating back to the 18th century. The text highlights the artistry of gravestones and the community’s historical significance. Despite losses, surviving inscriptions are important for understanding the genealogy of early settlers in the area.
The “History of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow” chronicles the colonial roots and historical significance of the region, spotlighting Vredryk Flypse, the influential founder of Philipsburg Manor. It details key events like the Revolutionary War, including the capture of Major André, and various local legends, such as those featured in Washington Irving’s works. This book is definitely short on genealogical facts, but contains those interesting historical stories that help fill in our ancestors lives. Be cautious, genealogists: use the facts judiciously, lest Huldah, the ‘yarbs’ woman, stirs-up your family roots.
This is a typewritten copy of the marriage records as abstracted from the register of the Guilford Reformed Dutch Church in Guilford New York by K. E. Hasbrouk in 1950. Guilford was a hamlet in the township of Gardiner, Ulster County, New York. This manuscript is separated into three sections. The first section provides marriages from 1834-1871 before the pastorate of Rev. Calvin E. Lasher. The second section, starting on page 8, are marriages conducted by Rev. Lasher containing the years 1874-1923. There is a period, between 17 Mar 1871 and 4 Feb 1874 where no marriages were recorded in either set of records. The final section starting on page 20 is an index of all the names found in the book.
In 1931, the Tarrytown Historical Society transcribed and indexed the fragile volume called the “First English Record Book” which was actually the Second Record Book of the Dutch Reformed Church in Sleepy Hollow (what would become Tarrytown, New York), the first having been fully in Dutch. The transcription includes a list of memberships from 1785-1817, 351 marriage records from 1787-1836, and 1338 baptisms from 1785-1836. Free to read and download.
The Dutch Reformed Church records from Sleepy Hollow, dating from 1697 to 1836, are preserved, with the first volume translated and published in 1901. This initial record, encompassing membership, baptisms, and marriages from 1697 through the Revolutionary War, laid the groundwork for future documentation. Rev. David Cole’s translation and index of the Dutch records in 1901 made a century of member lists, consistories, baptisms, and marriages available to descendants of Sleepy Hollow’s early tenants for the first time. Read or download the free PDF.
This volume, compiled by Helen Wilkinson Reynolds and published by the Dutchess County Historical Society in 1930, presents approximately 4,000 marriage and death notices drawn primarily from newspapers printed at Poughkeepsie, New York, between 1778 and 1825.
The Dempster Records (1778–1803), curated by historian Robert M. Hartley, document the marriages and baptisms officiated by Rev. James Dempster, an early Methodist minister in Montgomery County, New York. These records not only provide valuable genealogical information but also highlight Dempster’s role in establishing Methodism in the area following the Revolutionary War.
This volume compiles marriage records from Montgomery County, NY, between 1795 and 1876, documenting ceremonies conducted by Rev. Elijah Herrick, Rev. Calvin Herrick, and Rev. John Calvin Toll. It features 502 marriages by Elijah Herrick from 1796-1844, 192 by his son Calvin from 1834-1876, and 246 by John Calvin Toll from 1803-1844. The records reflect the early Baptist and Reformed Dutch communities, with each entry preserving the original spelling and including an alphabetical index for researchers’ convenience.
This free enumeration of the Wyandot people, taken 13 July 1867, has been transcribed from U.S. National Archives microfilm publication M234, Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (RG 75), Roll 951, images 0214–0252. The roll records each individual’s name, age, sex, condition, and location, with additional remarks provided by the enumerator regarding enrollment status. Original spellings have been preserved, though the format has been slightly rearranged for clarity in transcription. Images of the original rolls are included.
The Fay family in Bremer County, Iowa, traces its lineage back to John Fay, who arrived in Boston from England in 1656. The family has roots in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Illinois over 204 years. John settled in Marlborough, where he had eight children and was a significant landowner. The Fays are believed to have French origins, with some traditions suggesting they fled from France due to religious persecution. Key genealogical sources include Orlin P. Fay’s genealogy and John F. Horton’s historical records.
A free digitized copy of the Southold Town-Shelter Island New York Register published by the Lawton Company of Maine split up into townships.
HRVH Historical Newspapers provides access to digitized copies of historical newspapers from the Hudson River Valley region of New York State. Each newspaper in HRVH Historical Newspapers has its own page with information about the publication, including the date range that is available online and information about the history of the newspaper.
A list of approximately 1200 newspapers available for free on the NY Historic Newspapers website broken down by the county they were published in.
Cyrus Henry Brown’s Brown Genealogy, first published in 1907, is an essential resource for genealogists tracing the Brown family lineage. This volume, published in 1915 and labeled as “Volume II,” should be understood as a complete replacement of the original volume rather than a supplementary addition. Brown’s new research and updates make this work a standalone resource for those exploring the Brown family’s extensive history. It is fully indexed, and the content spans nearly 250 years, offering valuable insight into numerous branches of the family.
In this concise history of the government of the village of Warsaw over its first 100 years, Bishop traces its growth from a small hamlet, just a few years past the pioneer era, into a thriving community of nearly 4,000 residents, equipped with almost all the municipal improvements expected by mid-twentieth century citizens. This unique perspective on Warsaw’s history offers genealogists valuable facts for crafting narratives about Warsaw ancestors, including details such as the introduction of street lights and the origins and changes of street names up to 1945.
“History of the City of Buffalo and Erie County” by Henry Perry Smith offers a comprehensive account of the development and significant events in Buffalo and Erie County, New York. Published in 1884 by D. Mason & Co. in Syracuse, New York, this two-volume work delves into the early settlement, growth, and transformation of the area. Volume II focuses on the history of Buffalo, New York. For the detailed history of Erie County, readers should refer to Volume I.
“History of the City of Buffalo and Erie County” by Henry Perry Smith, published in 1884, offers an extensive and detailed account of the development of Buffalo and Erie County. This two-volume work, enriched with illustrations and biographical sketches, serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the historical progression of the region from its earliest days through the 19th century. Volume I focuses on the history of Erie County, New York, and its townships, excluding Buffalo. For the detailed history of Buffalo, readers should refer to Volume II.
The “Ossining Chamber of Commerce Golden Jubilee, 1901-1951” commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the Village of Ossining, New York, which was celebrated from September 23-29, 1951. This publication, produced by the Ossining Chamber of Commerce, reflects on the rich history and development of the village, the oldest incorporated village in Westchester County, founded in 1813.
The “Family Record of Dr. Seth Hastings, Senior” by Francis H. Hastings is a genealogical account that documents the ancestry and descendants of Dr. Seth Hastings, Sr., born in Hatfield, Massachusetts, in 1745. This work briefly traces his lineage back to Deacon Thomas Hastings, who emigrated from Ipswich, England, to New England on the ship Elizabeth in 1634. Deacon Thomas Hastings became a freeman in Watertown, Massachusetts, in 1635. The book then advances to a brief overview of the family of Dr. Seth Hastings, Sr., before delving into detailed records of his descendants. The genealogy extends to various families allied to the Hastings through marriage, incorporating a wide array of surnames.