New York is “The Empire State”. It is where the Empire State building is located. Ellis Island, located very near New York, was a gateway for millions if immigrants who came to the United States between 1892 and 1954. Are you looking for more information about ancestors who lived in New York? If so, then here are several New York genealogy resources that can help you. Ancestry.com has a page that is filled with links to all of their New York genealogy collections of records. In order to access these collections, you must have an Ancestry.com membership. Sometimes, a collection … Continue reading →