Genealogy Day March 12

Genealogy Day March 12, Note that Genealogy Day is coming up this weekend! What do you have planned? If nothing else, it’s an excuse to drop everything, contact a few relatives, input some data into your genealogy database, scan a few photos – and maybe even get out and do some original research.

The following excerpt is from an article in the March 7 edition of metrowny.com. It’s about how the Erie County, New York County Clerk’s office is helping celebrate the holiday.
Saturday March 12th is Genealogy Day, a national recognition of family history and the perfect time to look back at your heritage. Researching your genealogy can be a great new hobby, and a way to feel connected to your ancestors and family. And, the Erie County Clerk’s Office can help.

The basement records room at Old County Hall is a treasure trove of information, including birth records from 1881-1913, court records from 1957 to the present, deeds from 1808 to today, divorces filed in Erie County from 1957 to the present, marriage records from 1878-1935, naturalizations from 1827-1929, military discharges filed with the County from 1919 to the present and other miscellaneous records from 1808 onward. In addition, the Clerk’s office can obtain many older records within 24-hours notice.

Source:http://www.genealogyblog.com/?p=10635