A: Birth, death and marriage records are filed with the clerk of the Village, Town or City government where the event took place. Click here for a list of Ulster County town and village clerks. The Archives has a limited amount of birth, death and marriage records. On our Search Records page, you can search the Town Clerk Returns of Births, Deaths and Marriages Search c.(1847-1850, 1873-1884) and Marriage Record Index Search 1908-1935.
Q: Do you have birth, death and marriage records?
Q: Do you have Revolutionary War and/or Civil War related documents?
A: Yes, we have a few documents related to the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The most popular of these records are Revolutionary War Service Affidavits, Civil War Military Discharges, and Regiment Rolls.
Q: Do you have Military Records or Discharges?
A: The County Clerk has military discharges; however, access is restricted by section 250 of the Military Law amended March 18, 2005. The law states, “No filed certificate or any information contained therein, shall be disclosed to any person except the veteran or parent, spouse, dependent or child of the veteran, representative of the estate of the deceased veteran or a public official, acting within the scope of his or her employment, unless such disclosure is authorized in writing by the veteran.” For further information please visit the Ulster County Clerk’s Office or contact the County Clerk’s Office directly at 845-340-3288.
Q: Do you have land records to search, like mortgages and deeds?
A: Land Records are available at the Ulster County Clerk's Office. The County Clerk's Office is located at 244 Fair Street, Kingston, New York in the Ulster County Office Building.
Q: I'm not very computer-literate, but I'm interested in doing some research. Are there other resources available at the Archives to suit my needs?
A: Yes. All the information available online and more is available in hard copy finding aids and indexes in the research room of the Archives. However, if you managed to find your way here using your computer, you should have no trouble at all moving around this site and finding useful information.
Q: Can I request a special exhibit for my classroom/library/public space?
A: Yes! Part of the mission of the Archives is to provide access, outreach and public programs to the people of Ulster County. In so doing, the Archives can provide document based exhibits for schools, libraries and other public spaces. Please Contact Us for more specific information on requesting an exhibit.
Q: Can I request a special exhibit for my classroom/library/public space?
A: Yes! Part of the mission of the Archives is to provide access, outreach and public programs to the people of Ulster County. In so doing, the Archives can provide document based exhibits for schools, libraries and other public spaces. Please Contact Us for more specific information on requesting an exhibit.
