Irondequoit Genealogy Records Search

Irondequoit genealogy records go back to 1880 through Monroe County's consolidated vital records system. The Town of Irondequoit sits on the south shore of Lake Ontario, just northeast of Rochester. Monroe County handles birth and death records at the county level, so Irondequoit researchers have a central source for vital records. The Monroe County Clerk adds land deeds from 1821, naturalization papers, court files, and marriage records. The Rochester Public Library holds New York State vital records indexes on microfiche, city directories, census records, and newspapers. These resources combine to give Irondequoit researchers a strong set of tools for tracing family history.

Irondequoit Town Clerk Records

The Irondequoit Town Clerk maintains town records and some local files. However, Monroe County is a consolidated county for vital records. This means birth and death records for Irondequoit residents are at the Monroe County Health Department, not with the town clerk. The town clerk does keep marriage records.

For most genealogy searches, start with the Monroe County offices. The town clerk can also help with local inquiries and point you to the right county department.

Monroe County Vital Records for Irondequoit Genealogy

The Monroe County Health Department holds birth records from 1880 to the present and death records from 1880 to the present for all of Monroe County. This includes Irondequoit, Rochester, Greece, and every other town and city in the county. Having vital records consolidated at the county level is convenient for genealogy work.

The office is at 111 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620. Phone is (585) 753-5141. Visit in person or send a mail request. Include the full name, date or approximate date, and the purpose of your request. Birth certificates open for genealogy after 75 years if the person is known dead. Death certificates are available after 50 years.

Marriage records for Irondequoit are at the town clerk and also at the Monroe County Clerk for the 1908 to 1935 period. Check both when looking for a marriage record. Sometimes one office has a file the other does not.

Monroe County Clerk Genealogy Records

The Monroe County Clerk maintains land records from 1821, court records from 1821, marriage records from 1908 to 1935, naturalization records, and New York State Census records for 1825 to 1925. The office is at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Phone is (585) 753-1600.

Land deeds are indexed by grantor and grantee. Naturalization records can show when immigrant ancestors became citizens, with details about their country of origin and arrival date. State census records fill gaps between federal census years and sometimes include details the federal count did not capture.

The Monroe County Surrogate's Court has probate records from 1821. Wills, letters of administration, estate inventories, and guardianship records are all on file. Probate records are a strong source for family connections. The court is at 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614. Phone is (585) 753-1601.

For broader Monroe County genealogy research, the county historian can provide referrals and guidance.

Rochester Public Library Genealogy for Irondequoit

The Rochester Public Library Central Library is one of the 11 official repositories for the New York State Vital Records Index microfiche. You can search indexes to births from 1881, marriages from 1881, and deaths from 1880. The library also has city directories digitized from 1845 to 1929, suburban directories, will records, maps, census records, church records, and cemetery records.

The library is at 115 South Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604. Phone is (585) 428-7300. Suburban directories are especially useful for Irondequoit since the town is right next to Rochester. Newspapers on microfilm can turn up obituaries and other family details. Church and cemetery records fill in details that government files sometimes miss.

Obituaries in Rochester newspapers often name surviving family members, birthplaces, and burial locations. Marriage announcements and social columns can place your ancestors at specific times and places. The library staff can help you find the right microfilm rolls for the period you need. Will records at the library cover Monroe County estates and can complement the Surrogate's Court files.

State Resources for Irondequoit Genealogy

The New York State Archives in Albany holds vital records indexes on microfiche. The Rochester Public Library is the closest official repository for these indexes if you are in the Irondequoit area. Index entries show names, dates, places, and state file numbers you can use to order copies.

The NYS Department of Health charges $22 for a three-year search, going up to $202 for wider ranges. Processing takes eight months or longer. The Monroe County Health Department is much faster for Irondequoit records.

The New York State Census covers 1825, 1835, 1845, 1855, 1865, 1875, 1892, 1905, 1915, and 1925. These records are at the State Archives and on Ancestry.com, free for New York residents. State census records can fill in gaps between the federal counts and sometimes list details like years of residence in the state.

Reclaim The Records released the full New York State Death Index from 1880 to 2017 for free download. Over 10 million records include Irondequoit deaths.

FamilySearch has microfilmed many Monroe County records including probate files, land records, and church registers. Some of these are digitized and free online. Church records from Irondequoit-area congregations can predate government vital records and include baptisms, marriages, and burials with family details that official files do not capture. Cemetery transcriptions for Irondequoit burial grounds are also worth seeking out through local genealogy societies and FamilySearch.

Nearby Cities for Genealogy

Families in the Rochester area moved between towns regularly. These nearby places may have records on your Irondequoit ancestors.