At 10:48 PM 5/7/99 -0700, you wrote: >Does anyone know how far back birth records go for Oneida Co, NY? I am >trying to research a relative who was born there Oct. 29. 1839 by the >name of George Hammer. > >Thanks, >Meg I was told that it varies from township to township, but the "law" that required that records be kept wasn't until 1890 or thereabouts. However I did find the Town of Deerfield had records back to 1847 (and the one I needed was 1846, would you believe!!!) So my advice would be to contact the Town Clerk where your George was born and hope for the best! Marsha Strong Gianesville, FL