Society of the First
Families of New York
New Amsterdam as it appeared around 1640.
the skyline of New York City today
New Amsterdam as it appeared around 1640.
Honoring the memory of the First Families of New York who were residents of colonial New York before 1783.
The Society
The Society of the First Families of New York, Ltd was founded February 15, 2014 and is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
Objectives and purpose
Identifying and honoring the memory of ancestors who were residents of colonial New York before November 25, 1783 (the "First Families of New York”);
Associating the living descendants of the First Families of New York as members of the Corporation and bringing them into closer association through activities revolving around matters of common historical and genealogical interests;
Producing and distributing publications of all kinds relating to the history and genealogy of the First Families of New York; and,
Educating the general public about the history of the First Families of New York and their subsequent impact upon American history through discussion groups, forums, panels, lectures, or other similar programs and by awarding scholarships or fellowships either directly or through educational institutions.
Eligibility
Members
Any individual at least eighteen years old, who is determined by the Society to be eligible based on proven lineal descent from an ancestor of the Founding Families of the State of New York, who was a resident of colonial New York, or its current borders, before November 25, 1783.