This index includes references to more than 338,000 people across the entire state of New York. Family histories like these can be hard to find because they are not frequently published for widespread distribution, even though they are particularly helpful for genealogists. Family history is a documented account of the relationships within a family, both close and distant. Along with biographical details on each family member, you’ll frequently find illustrations or photographs of notable people or locations. You’ll typically discover information about personal traits and your ancestors’ daily lives that isn’t typically found in other genealogical records.