Databases and Local Resources

Databases

Early Polish Priests from Buffalo, NY
Surname Database
Early Polish Midwives in Buffalo, NY
Dziennik Dla Wsystkich Obituary Database
St. Adalbert’s Cemetery Database
Przewodnik Handlowy Database

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Local Resources

PGSNYS Library
Our collection of materials – The Michael Drabik Memorial Library – can be found in the Grosvenor Room in the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.

Inactive Records Center
The City of Buffalo Inactive Records & Research Facility has many records available including Death Index Records (1852-1944), Birth Index Records (1878-1915) and Marriage Records (1877-1907).  The center is located at 85 River Rock Drive, Suite 301, Buffalo NY 14207.  Hours are Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm, however, due to limited staffing it is advised that you call ahead to make sure that the facility is open (716-874-6401).

Vital Records Indexes
The NYS Department of Health provides microfiche copies of the Indexes to the Vital Records of NYS (except for 1) NYC for all years; 2) births and deaths in Albany, Buffalo and Yonkers prior to 1914; and 3) marriages in Albany, Buffalo and Yonkers prior to 1908).  These microfiche copies can be found locally at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library in the Grosvenor Room.  (The actual records themselves are on file at the Department of Health in Albany as well as at the appropriate municipal agency where the event took place.)  Indexes are arranged by year, then by last name.  Records that have been indexes:

• Births – records become indexed after 75 years from the date of the event; records start at 1880 for New York State, 1914 for Buffalo.  (If you intend to order a copy of the original certificate from the proper municipality, note that the person whose certificate you are ordering must be deceased.)
• Marriages – records become indexed after 50 years from the date of the event; records start at 1880 for New York State, 1908 for Buffalo.   (If you intend to order a copy of the original certificate from the proper municipality, note that both persons on the certificate you are ordering must be deceased.)
• Deaths – records become indexed after 50 years from the date of the event; records start at 1880 for New York State, 1914 for Buffalo.