Janet, Birth records in NY State started in 1880. But, there may be Church records for back in 1822, also census with heads of household. Mike Burnett -----Original Message----- From: JLloyd6251@aol.com <JLloyd6251@aol.com> To: GEN-NYS-L@rootsweb.com <GEN-NYS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, November 18, 1999 9:38 PM Subject: YATES COUNTY >Does anyone know if the county clerk in Yates County has birth records for >1822? If so, could you please tell me the address? Thank you, Janet >