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State Research Guide: New York

By James M. Beidler Premium

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New York state and its municipal namesake, America’s “city that doesn’t sleep,” were the first stops for millions of immigrants in the 1800s and 1900s—but the Empire State has a full four centuries of settlement history for you to investigate. Your New York ancestors saw distinct stages of state history: early days under Dutch rule, View Website VIP Subscription

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