1865 New York State Census

As one of its many service projects, WNYGS organized the preparation of an amended index of the 1865 New York State Census for Erie County. Many dedicated volunteers worked on this project over a number of years. While originally collected and documented on index cards, the society later created a digital version that now resides here for genealogical researchers.

VIEW ERIE INDEX

It is important to note that while planning and researching this project several existing printed and online indexes for Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties were identified; those resources appear below. At the time of the project, no censuses were available for Genesee or Wyoming Counties.

Allegany

1865 Census Index of Allegany County, New York by Mrs. Charles Burton

Published index available in the WNYGS Research Library [call no. 974.7 new]

Cattaraugus

Town and County index files (html and .doc formats) available for view and download online at http://sites.rootsweb.com/~nycattar/census.htm#1865

Chautauqua

Selected Information from the 1865 New York State Census for the County of Chautauqua by Lois and Norwood Barris (2 volumes)

Published index available for download on the Chautauqua County Historian's website at https://chqgov.com/county-historian/lois-and-norwood-barris and in print form at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library - Grosvenor Room.

Genesee

Not available.

Niagara

Index 1865 N.Y. State Census Niagara County by the Niagara County Historian

Published index available in the WNYGS Research Library [call no. 974.7 new]

Orleans

Surname and Town indexes available for viewing online at http://www.orleans.nygenweb.net/census/1865Cen.htm

Wyoming