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Otsego County, New York
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This site contains a collection of information, public domain documents, vital statistics, images and queries relating to genealogy and family history research in Otsego County, NY.
Disclaimer: Since 1996, this site has grown, thanks to contributions
from volunteers and visitors with an interest in Otsego County.
It now contains facts from public and private records as well
as text from local histories and publications containing biographies.
Please keep in mind that not all things in print are 100% accurate.
As was often the case, history books were skewed by the opinion
of the author. In the case of biographies, two things should
be kept in mind. Usually, biographies are included in history
books for a fee and they depict the person or family as they
want to be perceived, not necessarily including all facts, especially
omitting non-flattering facts.
My name is Rene' Treffeisen your Otsego County Host. PLEASE do not email me to ask me to research your ancestor, or how/where to look next. I have put aside fascinating projects of my own just to keep up with the web site. Any information that I may have on YOUR family is already listed on the website. All resources are listed below. However, please come back often, as I am constantly adding new information to the site.
**While I welcome and encourage submitted material, I reserve the right to approve or deny said material**
**I cannot accept gedcoms or personal family histories. If everyone sent mformation we wouldn't have enough space, in addition it is impossible for me to verify this information**
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TABLE of CONTENTS
Announcements
Announcements
In Memoriam  29 May 2026
Towns; Townships and Historical Backgrounds
History of Otsego County 29 May 2026
Otsego County History
Town Histories
1770 Wallace Land Patent
Maps
Resources
Bibliography of major source materials for Town of Worcester History
Books Books written about Otsego County
Court Records - where to go to find the records you need
Historical Societies and Associations
Town Historians- A good start when your family info seems elusive!
Libraries
LookUps
Maps
Museums in Otsego County
Newspapers
Professional Researchers
Exterior Links That Might Be Of Interest
Books Online
1868 Atlas
French's Gazetteer of New York - Otsego County Provided by Shirley Farone
OTSEGO COUNTY - Geographical and Historical - Edwin F. Bacon Ph B. - transcribed and submitted by Karen Flanders Eddy
Otsego County History 1778-1878 Mini-Bios, Early Settlers and Contributers Index - transcribed by Sandy Goodspeed 29 May 2026
Index To Data
A Trip Down Memory Lane
Biographies
Business Directory 1872-73 29 May 2026
Cemetery Records
Census
Churches & Church Records 29 May 2026
Deeds
Diaries and Personal Letters
Family Genealogies
Historical Sketches
Military Records
Misc. County Data Town Minutes; Supervisor Lists; Town Accounts; Etc.
Newspaper Articles & Clippings
Pensions
Photos/Images Photos; Postcards; Images of Otsego County
School Records
Vitals Misc. Death and Marriage Records
Wills
Obituaries
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I have re-indexed and alphabetized the current queries; will do the others as time permits. To post a query you can do so on the message board or the mailing list.
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