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	N.Y. STATE COUNCIL OF GENEALOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS P.O. Box 2593 Syracuse, New York 13220-2593


	Welcome! To the home page of the New York State Council of Genealogical Organizations. NYSCOGO was formed in 1991 to facilitate communication between genealogical and historical groups. NYSCOGO provides a forum for local and state-wide action and interest in the genealogical field. Membership Any genealogical organization in New York State is eligible for membership, which entitles the naming of two delegates who serve as the link between NYSCOGO and the individual society. "Genealogical organization" is defined as any organization that considers itself to have a genealogical function, including, but not limited to, genealogical, lineage and historical societies, libraries or archives with local history and genealogical collections. Notice to genealogists and other researchers NYSCOGO and this webpage is run by volunteers. As an organization, we are not able to offer individual help with your family history research. However, we can point you to member organizations throughout the state that might be able to help you. Keep in mind that many times the first step in researching New York State is to access NYGenWeb online and click on the appropriate county page for records and contact information. That URL is www. rootsweb.com/~nygenweb Our Member Organizations Please visit our "Member Societies" page and review their websites. They have many exciting programs planned for the upcoming year which you may be interested in attending. Some also have research material available, (free and for a charge), that can help you with your research. FREE SAMPLE Are you new to this site? Not sure what NYSCOGO is all about? How can belonging to NYSCOGO benefit your organization? Ask for a free sample of the quarterly newsletter Lifeline. Click on the link below and send us your mailing address. We will mail you a sample issue of our quarterly 8-page newsletter. NO STRINGS - REALLY Click here to send us an Email Effort to Reduce the Cost of Vital Records Click on the above link to read about this effort. The cost of vital records in New York State is more than twice the average of any other state. Something must be done to get this cost at a level were most can afford it. We need everyone's support in getting this effort passed in the State Legislature. What Ever Happened to Memorial Day? NYSCOGO Books For Sale !!! Click on the links below to learn more. NATURALIZATION RECORDS OF NEW YORK STATE (Our Latest Publication) RESEARCHING NATIVE AMERICANS THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEBSITE. CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR NEW INFORMATION. last update: 2/25/2009

To the home page of the New York State Council of Genealogical Organizations. NYSCOGO was formed in 1991 to facilitate communication between genealogical and historical groups. NYSCOGO provides a forum for local and state-wide action and interest in the genealogical field.