The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record is a collection of historic information for the New York area which is divided into genealogical and biographical research. This compilation was first written, organized, and published by the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society which has been dedicated to providing historic information about the state since its inception in 1869. A tremendous resource for anyone interested in the genealogy of the New York area. The mission of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society is to assist all people, no matter what their background, to discover their own family history. While the organization specializes in helping with family histories which related to New York City, State, and region, they also make themselves available to assist in a broader search if needed. The information provided in this publication supplies the reader with a vast array of historic information pertinent to New York. Ultimately, the goal of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society is to provide information and research assistance while also illuminating the broader context of familial experiences in the course of American history. With that in mind, this publication provides information on specific families but also larger events that occur in New York history and in the region. The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record is an unmatched resource for any individuals with ties to New York and who has an interest in genealogical research. People often wonder where they came from and one way to discover hidden truths is through family history. This publication provides research support and information that can help any reader in the pursuit of genealogical and biographical investigations. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.