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The Price of Silence – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People

NJSL PRESENTS: A Black History Month Special Event The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People Please join us in celebrating Black History Month as we screen the 3-part, New… Continue reading “The Price of Silence – The Forgotten Story of New Jersey’s Enslaved People”

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Webinar: Researching New Jersey Land Records Online

Deeds can be surprising genealogical goldmines If you haven’t looked at Land Records you might be missing out on some great family history! I recently taught a class on using… Continue reading “Webinar: Researching New Jersey Land Records Online”