History of Ancient Families of New Amsterdam and New York
Between 1875 and 1879, Edwin Purple contributed several articles to the New York Genealogical and Biographical Record on the first three or four generations of some of the ancient families of New York. Those articles, collected in this volume, feature the surnames Van Schaick, Siecken, Tymens, Brevoort, Varleth, Gouverneur, and those of other ancient and allied families. This volume also includes Purple’s instructive list of Dutch aliases and variant surname spellings.
By Edwin R. Purple
Foreword by Richard H. Benson
Published: September 2013
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England 1634–1635, Volume IV, I–L
The years 1634 and 1635 were watershed years for New England immigration, representing as much as 20% of the total for the period 1620–1640. This now-complete seven-volume set provides profiles of more than 1,400 early New England immigrants. Each volume includes a discussion on the methods and sources used, more than 200 genealogical sketches, and comprehensive every-name and place indexes. 1999–2011
Author: Robert Charles Anderson, FASG
Published: 2005
The Great Migration: Immigrants to New England 1634-1635, Volume II, C–F
The years 1634 and 1635 were watershed years for New England immigration, representing as much as 20% of the total for the period 1620–1640. This now-complete seven-volume set provides profiles of more than 1,400 early New England immigrants. Each volume includes a discussion on the methods and sources used, more than 200 genealogical sketches, and comprehensive every-name and place indexes. 1999–2011
Author: Robert Charles Anderson, George F. Sanborn, Melinde Lutz Sanborn
Published: 2001
Portable Genealogist: Cemetery and Gravestone Research
When records are lacking, gravestones may be the genealogist's only source of information. Get tips on locating a cemetery, finding a specific gravesite, interpreting gravestone inscriptions, and reading transcriptions of gravestones.
The four-page laminated guide can fit easily in your research binder.
By Helen Herzer
Portable Genealogist: Essential Abbreviations and Acronyms
This handy reference guide explains the most important and most common abbreviations you will encounter in your research. Also includes acronyms for sources and organizations.
The four-page laminated guide can fit easily in your research binder.
Author: Chip Rowe