Index to New York State Births Outside of New York City, 1881-1942
This birth index is sorted by year, and then alphabetically by surname within each year. Births that occurred in Buffalo, Albany, and Yonkers are not included until about 1914, as these cities maintained their own files. The town of birth is listed, although sometimes shown as an abbreviation, as is the certificate number. Courtesy of Reclaim the Records.
New York vital records timeline: Key dates that impact your research
Where do you find your ancestors New York birth, marriage, or death certificate? You will be able to better answer this question if you have an understanding of how vital record keeping has evolved throughout the history of New York State.
Genealogy Records and Resources at the City of Buffalo Inactive Records Center
What researchers need to know about getting copies of birth, marriage, or death records for genealogical purposes. This facility houses records for birth, marriages, or deaths that occurred within the city limits of Buffalo, NY. If the person was born, married, or died elsewhere, you must contact the appropriate town or village clerk.