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Palatine Families of New York (2 Volume Set)

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One of the most useful books for genealogist who have Palatine ancestors in New York. Can't praise it enough.

If you have German ancestors in the Hudson River Valley prior to 1800 this is one of the most detailed and comprehensive books available. Over 800 familes included often with 3-4 generations of information including orgins back in German often with 2-3 more generations of information. One of the best sourced books available. Henry Jones is to be commendend for this important work. I have at least 12 family groups listed in this book and was lucky to have it provide in two volumes a huge amount of information directly to related to me. Others may not have so many connections here but if you believe you have even one or two this book will most certainly provide you much information. It also is a valuable read just for the introduction which provide many good tips on researching German famlies in the area and in Pennsylvania.

I have waited many years for someone to write a comprehensive book on the New York State Palatines. I not only found my Palatine ancestors I knew about, but many I did not...its great.