Military records are a fantastic source for genealogical information and can often include information not found anywhere else, such as signatures. New Jersey has a wealth of military service records… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Researching New Jersey Revolutionary and Civil War Records”
The field of genealogy and family history continually changes and evolves. New techniques, resources, and tools continue to improve our experiences. Please join us as D. Joshua Taylor, professional genealogist… Continue reading “WEBINAR – New Tools and Ideas in Genealogy Research”
Published on August 6,2026 Many people have ancestors that emigrated to the United States and those immigration records can contain loads of great genealogical information! Thank you to Melissa Johnson… Continue reading “Discovering Immigrant Origins – Program Recap”
The United States went through several waves of immigration during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with New Jersey playing a central role in their experiences. Please join us… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Discovering Immigrant Origins”
Military records are a rich source of genealogical information, often preserving details not found anywhere else, including signatures. New Jersey offers especially strong resources for researching Revolutionary and Civil War… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Researching New Jersey Revolutionary and Civil War Records”
Jeremiah Basse: Born of an extraordinary mother, governor of two proprietary colonies, and a landowner so powerful that his family was able to live off the proceeds of land sales… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Genealogy Research Stories: The Basse Class”
The American Revolution inspired many people of various backgrounds to join in the common cause of independence. Two men, who served in both the Continental Line and their respective county… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Genealogy of a Patriot: The Stories of Benjamin Flinn and Oliver Cromwell”
Written by Regina FitzpatrickOriginally Published on March 17, 2021 Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Women’s History Month! Thank you all so much for attending today’s webinar Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New… Continue reading “Webinar: Genealogy Research Stories: Women of New Jersey”
New Jersey was the last northern state to enact any type of emancipation law and was one of the last states to ratify the 13th Amendment, initially rejecting it 1865.… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Slavery and Emancipation Laws in 19th Century New Jersey”
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”
