New York, New York, Department of Health, Manhattan Birth Index Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection was compiled from index cards of birth records for the borough of Manhattan, 1866-1897. The original records are housed at the New York City Municipal Archives.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * Name of the child
 * Date of birth
 * Name of the parents
 * Parent's address

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use the information to find a birth certificate
 * Find the family in census records to learn more about the family composition at the time of the census

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The birth may have taken place outside the borough of Manhattan. Check for records in the other boroughs.

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of New York.
 * New York Guided Research
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 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
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