I have recently been researching the Dunn family of New Paltz, Ulster County, New York. My research had identified a group of five Dunn men who I believed to be brothers, along with a potential father for the group. However, I hadn't been able to l ...
Understanding New York Jurisdictions
An important term to understand when engaging in genealogical research is "jurisdiction." In general terms, jurisdiction refers to authority over a particular area or group of people. For example, the federal government has jurisdiction over the Un ...