Genealogy
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Patchogue-Medford Library Genealogy Research Group
The Patchogue-Medford Library Genealogy Research Group holds monthly meetings from 10:00 – 11:00 AM typically on select Wednesdays. The meetings are free and open to the public. Check Patchogue-Medford Library’s events calendar for specific dates & topics and view the Genealogy webpage for more information. You can also join the Genealogy Research Group on Facebook.
Ancestry
In Library Use Only
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Genealogy Appointment
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Family Search
Account required
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Fold3 In Library Use
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Find A Grave
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Fold3 Home Use
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MyHeritage
In Library Use
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Long Island
Index
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MyHeritage
Home Use
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Newsday Historical
In Library Use
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New York State
Historic Newspapers
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Newsday Historical
Home Use
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U.S. Census
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National Archives
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U.S. Census 1950
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Where to Write
for Vital Records
New York State Vital Records
Genealogy
Topic Guide
NY Heritage
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New York Slavery Records Index
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Sanborn Maps
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Ancestry Research Aids
Tips and tricks to get your research on Ancestry moving.
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Chronicling America
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Newspaper Navigator
Search 1.56 million historic newspaper photos in Chronicling America.
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