There has been so much talk of Artificial Intelligence recently and how it will affect all aspects of our lives. Have you wondered how Artificial Intelligence might be able to… Continue reading “WEBINAR – Using AI in Genealogy”
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Genealogy made easy at the State Library
Published on June 24, 2024 Would you like to delve into your family history but aren’t sure how or where to look? The NJ State Library’s (NJSL) Genealogy Research Guide… Continue reading “Genealogy made easy at the State Library”
Genealogy Blog, NJSL Presents Blog
Get to Know Your Local Historical Society: Montclair History Center
Written by Andrew DauphineePublished on March 27, 2024 The purpose of this project is to create a central repository of informational videos to promote the use of New Jersey historical… Continue reading “Get to Know Your Local Historical Society: Montclair History Center”
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Researching the History of a New Jersey House
Written by Andrew DauphineePublished on January 16, 2024 New Jersey has such a rich history, especially at the local level, and houses are an important part of that tapestry. Thank… Continue reading “Researching the History of a New Jersey House”
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Recap of Genealogy Research Stories: Benjamin Flinn and Oliver Cromwell
Written by Regina FitzpatrickPublished on November 3, 2023 Thank you for attending the recent Genealogy Research Stories Class on Benjamin Flinn and Oliver Cromwell. For information about researching NJ Revolutionary… Continue reading “Recap of Genealogy Research Stories: Benjamin Flinn and Oliver Cromwell”
NJSL Presents Blog, Research Library
Diving Deeper into Genetic Genealogy Program Recap
Written by Andrew DauphineePublished on August 3, 2023 With the commercialization of DNA testing for health and genealogical purposes, more and more people are sharing their DNA, which can be… Continue reading “Diving Deeper into Genetic Genealogy Program Recap”
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Research Library Spotlight: Genealogy Charts and Family Trees
Written by Regina FitzpatrickPublished on October 14, 2022 For years, researchers have kindly donated their family history compilations to the NJ State Library (NJSL). Most of these items are published… Continue reading “Research Library Spotlight: Genealogy Charts and Family Trees”
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Family Photos and Ancestor Authors
Written by guest contributor Ed DavenportPublished on October 7, 2022 Many years ago, I was helping my dad clean out his uncle’s attic, and I found old cameras and negatives… Continue reading “Family Photos and Ancestor Authors”
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Death Records: The Linchpin of Genealogy Research – Webinar Recap
Written by Regina FitzpatrickPublished on October 5, 2022 Thanks everyone for joining us for yesterday’s class on death records. As I mentioned in class, when most of you write to… Continue reading “Death Records: The Linchpin of Genealogy Research – Webinar Recap”
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Introduction to New Jersey Genealogy (Naturalizations) Program Webinar Recap
Written by Regina FitzpatrickPublished on August 19, 2022 Thanks so much to everyone who attended yesterday’s updated Introduction to New Jersey Genealogy class. I hope that even if you’ve attended this… Continue reading “Introduction to New Jersey Genealogy (Naturalizations) Program Webinar Recap”