Find Your Garden State Ancestors
From early American Indians to Dutch and Swedish settlers to industrial revolution immigrants, New Jersey is a historic hotbed of diverse ancestry. Fortunately for Garden State genealogists, a plethora of online resources can help you find your family faster than it takes to drive the Turnpike from Newark to New Brunswick.
SESSION STATUS: Digital Recording (Download Here)
DATE: On-Demand
LENGTH: 1 hour
PRICE: $39.99
PRESENTER: Thomas MacEntee, genealogist and founder of GeneaBloggers.com
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
- Details on New Jersey regions and municipal structure, including local names directory
- Places to look for records, such as the New Jersey Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registry
- Immigration information, from Ellis Island Passenger Search to county level naturalization records
- Key resources for details on Native American settlement and the arrival of European settlers
- Navigating Jersey-specific sites like the New Jersey Historical Society and NJHS Genealogists’ Guide
