Whether you are just beginning your Polish genealogy journey or working to solve a long-standing family history question, PGSNYS offers resources to help you move forward.

Our Research section brings together guides, local resources, library and archival collections, newsletter articles, and curated research links for researching Polish and Polish-American family history—especially in Western New York.

Explore Research Resources

• Start Research – Western NY
  Find guidance for researching ancestors in Buffalo, Erie County, and Western New York.
• Curated Research Links
  Explore curated links for Polish genealogy, Buffalo and New York State research, online records, maps, archives, and more.
• Access FamilySearch Digital Images
  Learn how to find and browse digitized church, civil, and historical records on FamilySearch.
• Library & Archival Resources
  Explore the Michael Drabik Memorial Library and Archives, housed at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.
• Poland Research & Translation Help
  Find researchers and translators recommended by PGSNYS members.
• Newsletter Archive
  Browse past issues of Searchers, featuring Society news, member research, Polish history, and Polish-American communities.

PGSNYS Databases

Visit our Databases section to search Society-created indexes and record collections.