Broome County, New York Genealogy

''This article is about a southern tier New York county. For other uses, see Broome''

United States New York  Broome County

Historical Facts


Broome County is named for.

Boundary Changes
28 March 1806: Created from Tioga County.


 * 1822: A portion of Broome County was returned to Tioga County.

Census
For information and tips on using and accessing online census records, see New York Census.

Genealogy

 * New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962, at least 2,120 listing birth or christenings for Broome County.
 * New York Deaths and Burials, 1795-1952, at least 1,113 listing deaths or burials for Broome County
 * WorldConnect, at least 27,337 entries listing Broome as birth/christening place.
 * WorldConnect, at least 23729 entries, listing Broome as death/burial place.
 * WorldConnect, at least 11307 entries listing Broome as marriage place.

Civil War
Civil War service men in Broome County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were formed in Broome County:


 * - 27th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 89th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 90th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 109th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 124th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 137th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 155th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 161st Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 168th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 179th Regiment, New York Infantry
 * - 194th Regiment, New York Infantry

Naturalization and Citizenship
SAMPUBCO Index of naturalization records

Probate Records
SAMPUBCO - Index of testators of wills.

Courthouses
The County Clerk's office has marriage, naturalization, divorce, court, land and state census records. The Surrogate Court has probate records. For further information about where the records for Broome County are held, see the Broome County Courthouse page.

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers
 * Vestal New York Family History Center

Websites

 * The Broome County NYGenWeb Project, an member of The NYGenWeb Project
 * The USGenWeb Archives Project
 * The USGenWeb Archives Project Backup site