New York Genealogical & Biographical Society

Founded in 1869, the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society is New York's largest - and oldest - genealogical organization. A membership organization, the NYG&B engages with thousands of individuals each year through its activities. The NYG&B community includes those with an interest in tracing their own New York story - and in the preservation of those stories for future generations.

The NYG&B's Manhattan headquarters serve as an active hub for various events, publications, research projects, and the organization's administration. Each year the NYG&B participates in conferences and events across North America and conducts personalized research tours at New York's key genealogical and historical repositories.