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Rockland County is the second-southernmost county on the west side of the Hudson River in the U.S. state of New York, after Richmond County. It is part of the New York metropolitan area . As of the 2020 U.S. census , the county's population is 338,329, [4] making it the state's third-most densely populated county outside New York City after ...
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Description
The county was named for the "rocky land". The county is located in the southeast area of the state.
Parent County
1. Created 23 February 1798 from OrangeCounty.
Boundary Changes
For animated maps illustrating New York County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation New York County Boundary Maps"(1683-1915) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
Bible Records
1. 1.1. 1581–1917 New York, Family Bible Records at Ancestry– ($); Index. Database is a collection of genealogically important records taken from the Bibles of colony and state residents. Reveals the Bible's original owner, brief record of descendants,and a particular event such as birth or marriage as recorded in Bible.
Cemeteries
Cemetery records often reveal birth, death, relationship, military, and religious information. 1. 1800-1965 New York, Cemetery Abstracts, 1800-1965 at FamilySearch— index The best starting point for cemetery records in Rockland County is the list of cemeteries, many of which are indexed and searchable by name, at the Genealogical Society of Rockland County. 1. 1.1. Voorhees, Lesley E. "Inscriptions from the Cato-Meridian Cemetery in Cayuga County, N.Y.," The New York Genealogical and Biograph...
Census
For information and tips on using and accessing online census records, see New York Census. U.S. Census Mortality Schedules for New York, 1850-1880: 1. Available online at Ancestry ($). 2. Deaths are included for the 12 months prior to the census, 1849-50, 1859-60, 1869-70, and 1879-80 beginning 1 June and ending 31 May of the census year. 3. Basic contents of the records include: Name, sex, age, color, marital status, place of birth, month of death, occupation, and cause of death. 1870 also...
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The Rockland County NYGenWeb Project, a member of The NYGenWeb ProjectRockland County, New York is a thriving, diverse community. Our residents, workers and employers all enjoy a community that offers: Safe, secure neighborhoods. Outstanding schools, colleges & universities. Access to excellent health care & human services. A diverse population.
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As the “Gateway to the Hudson Valley region,” Rockland County is located just 30 miles north of New York City and features a unique mix of diverse and unmatched natural, cultural and historical assets attracting visitors from all over the world.
