Search Our Database

• Search the entire database or limit your search to the specific Categories and Locations (listed on the left side panel).
• Available search fields vary depending on the Category being searched (marriage dates are not available on Death Records, for example).
• To expand or collapse a list, click on the arrowhead [>] (to the left of Categories and/or Locations). Once a Category or Location has been expanded, click on the down arrowhead [∨] to collapse it and then see the list of options.

• Search criteria is not case-sensitive.
• If all search fields are blank, every record in the database will be listed.
• An asterisk (*) can be used as a wildcard in search fields (as a substitute for one or more characters in a name). For example, “s*” in the Surname field returns all surnames that begin with the letter “s”.
• Typing in any field brings up available spelling options* used to search in this field. Remember to click the Apply button after making any changes to the options.
• Event dates can be searched by year, or by specifying a range restriction, like +/- 5 years.
• Only places that are chosen from an event’s location dropdown list will return search results.
• Change search parameters and get updated results by clicking the Update After making several attempts without success, click Clear All to restart.
• Keywords
  • Use this field to search for alternate spellings and names of your ancestor (aliases or nicknames, such as Whisky Pete).

• • This field may contain additional information about your ancestor (such as juror, witness, military, professional credentials, etc.).

* Soundex and NYSIIS Explained

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