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=== Online Resources === | ===Online Resources=== | ||
*{{RecordSearch|2106099|New Jersey, Church Records, 1675-1970}} — index and images | *{{RecordSearch|2106099|New Jersey, Church Records, 1675-1970}} — index and images | ||
*[https://archive.org/details/earlygermansofne00cham The early Germans of New Jersey : their history, churches, and genealogies], e-book | *[https://archive.org/details/earlygermansofne00cham The early Germans of New Jersey : their history, churches, and genealogies], e-book | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48130 Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. Vol. II: (New Jersey and Pennsylvania Monthly Meetings)] | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=48130 Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy. Vol. II: (New Jersey and Pennsylvania Monthly Meetings)] | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2451 Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985], ($) index/images | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2451 Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Church and Town Records, 1708-1985], ($) index/images | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3315 New Jersey German Reformed Church Records, 1763-1802], index | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3315 New Jersey German Reformed Church Records, 1763-1802], index | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1929560 New Jersey, Calvary United Methodist Church Records, 1821-2003], images/no index. | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1929560 New Jersey, Calvary United Methodist Church Records, 1821-2003], images/no index. | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61176 New Jersey, United Methodist Church Records, 1800-1970], index and images, ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61176 New Jersey, United Methodist Church Records, 1800-1970], index and images, ($) | ||
=== Introduction === | ===Introduction=== | ||
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. Records may include names of other relatives who were witnesses or members of the congregation. The members of some churches were predominantly of one nationality or ethnic group. | Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. Records may include names of other relatives who were witnesses or members of the congregation. The members of some churches were predominantly of one nationality or ethnic group. | ||
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Other helpful guides to church records include the following: | Other helpful guides to church records include the following: | ||
*Nelson, William. "Church Records in New Jersey," ''Journal of the Presbyterian Historical Society'', Vol. 2, No. 4 (March 1904):173-188; Vol. 2, No. 5 (June 1904):251-266. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JB7SAAAAMAAJ Google Books]. This is very helpful for determining all denominations that existed prior to 1800. {{FHL|337209|item}}. To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/church-records-in-new-jersey-notices-of-the-character-extent-and-condition-of-the-original-records-of-about-one-hundred-and-fifty-of-the-older-churches-and-friends-meetings-with-other-data/oclc/1916242&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | *Nelson, William. "Church Records in New Jersey," ''Journal of the Presbyterian Historical Society'', Vol. 2, No. 4 (March 1904):173-188; Vol. 2, No. 5 (June 1904):251-266. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=JB7SAAAAMAAJ Google Books]. This is very helpful for determining all denominations that existed prior to 1800. {{FHL|337209|item}}. To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/church-records-in-new-jersey-notices-of-the-character-extent-and-condition-of-the-original-records-of-about-one-hundred-and-fifty-of-the-older-churches-and-friends-meetings-with-other-data/oclc/1916242&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
*''Guide to Vital Statistics Records in New Jersey''. 2 vols. Newark, N.J.: New Jersey Historical Records Survey, 1941. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=13873 Ancestry] ($). Volume 2 contains the names and addresses of churches located in New Jersey in 1940. {{FHL|259389|item}}. To locate a book copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/guide-to-vital-statistics-records-in-new-jersey/oclc/4874878&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | *''Guide to Vital Statistics Records in New Jersey''. 2 vols. Newark, N.J.: New Jersey Historical Records Survey, 1941. Digital version at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=13873 Ancestry] ($). Volume 2 contains the names and addresses of churches located in New Jersey in 1940. {{FHL|259389|item}}. To locate a book copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/guide-to-vital-statistics-records-in-new-jersey/oclc/4874878&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
*''Historical Records Survey. Directory of Churches in New Jersey''. 21 Volumes. Newark, N.J.: Historical Records Survey, 1940-1941. There is a volume for each county; the Family History Library has volumes for Atlantic through Hunterdon, and Monmouth counties. {{FHL|244983|item}}. | *''Historical Records Survey. Directory of Churches in New Jersey''. 21 Volumes. Newark, N.J.: Historical Records Survey, 1940-1941. There is a volume for each county; the Family History Library has volumes for Atlantic through Hunterdon, and Monmouth counties. {{FHL|244983|item}}. | ||
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Some denominations have their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located: | Some denominations have their records in central repositories. You can write to the following addresses to learn where their records are located: | ||
=== Baptist | ===Baptist=== | ||
[http://www.abhsarchives.org/ American Baptist Historical Society]<br>3001 Mercer University Dr.<br>Atlanta, Georgia 30341<br>Telephone: (678) 547-6680 | [http://www.abhsarchives.org/ American Baptist Historical Society]<br>3001 Mercer University Dr.<br>Atlanta, Georgia 30341<br>Telephone: (678) 547-6680 | ||
=== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) | ===The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons)=== | ||
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Early church records, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for New Jersey Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be located through the [http://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] or by refering to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | Early church records, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for New Jersey Wards and Branches can be found on film and are located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. The film numbers, for each ward, can be located through the [http://www.familysearch.org/#form=catalog FamilySearch Catalog] or by refering to Jaussi, Laureen R., and Gloria D. Chaston. Register of Genealogical Society Call Numbers. 2 vols. Provo, Utah: Genealogy Tree, 1982. (FHL book 979.2258 A3j; fiche 6031507). These volumes contain the film numbers for many (but not all) membership and temple record films. | ||
=== Dutch Reformed | ===Dutch Reformed=== | ||
Commission on History, Reformed Church in America<br>New Brunswick Theological Seminary<br>[https://www.rca.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=230 Gardner A. Sage Library]<br>21 Seminary Place<br>New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901<br>Telephone: (732) 246-1779<br> | Commission on History, Reformed Church in America<br>New Brunswick Theological Seminary<br>[https://www.rca.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=230 Gardner A. Sage Library]<br>21 Seminary Place<br>New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901<br>Telephone: (732) 246-1779<br> | ||
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''Year Book of The Holland Society of New York, 1912''. New York, New York: The Society, 1912, available in the {{FHL|110300|item}} lists the transcripts of New Jersey Dutch Reformed and Lutheran records at the Holland Society Library. It also lists those that were published as of 1912. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of these transcripts. To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/year-book-of-the-holland-society-of-new-york-1912/oclc/49875651&referer=brief_results WorldCat.] | ''Year Book of The Holland Society of New York, 1912''. New York, New York: The Society, 1912, available in the {{FHL|110300|item}} lists the transcripts of New Jersey Dutch Reformed and Lutheran records at the Holland Society Library. It also lists those that were published as of 1912. The Family History Library has microfilm copies of many of these transcripts. To locate a copy nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/year-book-of-the-holland-society-of-new-york-1912/oclc/49875651&referer=brief_results WorldCat.] | ||
=== Episcopal | ===Episcopal=== | ||
[http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/ECUSA/index.html Diocesan House of the Episcopal Church]<br>808 W. State Street<br>Trenton, New Jersey 08618-5326<br>Telephone: (609) 394-5281<br> | [http://www.newjersey.anglican.org/ECUSA/index.html Diocesan House of the Episcopal Church]<br>808 W. State Street<br>Trenton, New Jersey 08618-5326<br>Telephone: (609) 394-5281<br> | ||
=== Jewish | ===Jewish=== | ||
Most synagogue records have not been centralized, so you must write to the local congregation. Addresses are listed in: | Most synagogue records have not been centralized, so you must write to the local congregation. Addresses are listed in: | ||
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[http://www.jewishgen.org/jhscj/index.html Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey]<br>1050 George St, Box 1-L<br>New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901<br>Telephone: (732) 249-4894 <br> | [http://www.jewishgen.org/jhscj/index.html Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey]<br>1050 George St, Box 1-L<br>New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901<br>Telephone: (732) 249-4894 <br> | ||
=== Methodist | ===Methodist=== | ||
[http://www.gnjumc.org/pages/detail/293 United Methodist Church]<br>Commission on Archives and History<br>Greater New Jersey Conference<br>1001 Wickapecko Drive<br>Ocean, New Jersey 07712<br>Phone: (732) 359-1000 Toll free: (877) 677-2594 | [http://www.gnjumc.org/pages/detail/293 United Methodist Church]<br>Commission on Archives and History<br>Greater New Jersey Conference<br>1001 Wickapecko Drive<br>Ocean, New Jersey 07712<br>Phone: (732) 359-1000 Toll free: (877) 677-2594 | ||
=== Presbyterian | ===Presbyterian=== | ||
[http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society and Department of History]<br>United Presbyterian Church in the USA<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147<br>Telephone: (215) 627-1852 | [http://www.history.pcusa.org/ Presbyterian Historical Society and Department of History]<br>United Presbyterian Church in the USA<br>425 Lombard Street<br>Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147<br>Telephone: (215) 627-1852 | ||
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The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has microfilm copies of most of the records from the above listed archive. | The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] has microfilm copies of most of the records from the above listed archive. | ||
=== Roman Catholic | ===Roman Catholic=== | ||
[http://www.camdendiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Camden''']<br>631 Market Street<br>Camden, New Jersey 08102<br>Phone: (856) 756-7900. | [http://www.camdendiocese.org/ '''Diocese of Camden''']<br>631 Market Street<br>Camden, New Jersey 08102<br>Phone: (856) 756-7900. | ||
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The diocese includes the counties of: [[Morris County, New Jersey Genealogy|Morris]], [[Passaic County, New Jersey Genealogy|Passaic]] and [[Sussex County, New Jersey Genealogy|Sussex]].<ref name="rc" /> | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Morris County, New Jersey Genealogy|Morris]], [[Passaic County, New Jersey Genealogy|Passaic]] and [[Sussex County, New Jersey Genealogy|Sussex]].<ref name="rc" /> | ||
[http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org | '''[http://www.dioceseoftrenton.org Diocese of Trenton]'''<br>701 Lawrenceville Road<br>Trenton, New Jersey 08648<br>Phone: (609) 406-7400 | ||
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Burlington County, New Jersey Genealogy|Burlington]], [[Mercer County, New Jersey Genealogy|Mercer]], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey Genealogy|Monmouth]] and [[Ocean County, New Jersey Genealogy|Ocean]].<ref name="rc" /> | The diocese includes the counties of: [[Burlington County, New Jersey Genealogy|Burlington]], [[Mercer County, New Jersey Genealogy|Mercer]], [[Monmouth County, New Jersey Genealogy|Monmouth]] and [[Ocean County, New Jersey Genealogy|Ocean]].<ref name="rc" /> | ||
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*Flynn, Joseph Michael. ''The Catholic Church in New Jersey''. Morristown, N.J.: n.p., 1904 is located in the {{FHL|244714|item}} and has short histories of individual parishes. Digital versions: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=11572 Ancestry] ($); [http://www.archive.org/details/catholicchurchin00flyn Internet Archive]. To locate a copy of the book nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/catholic-church-in-new-jersey/oclc/365311&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | *Flynn, Joseph Michael. ''The Catholic Church in New Jersey''. Morristown, N.J.: n.p., 1904 is located in the {{FHL|244714|item}} and has short histories of individual parishes. Digital versions: [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=11572 Ancestry] ($); [http://www.archive.org/details/catholicchurchin00flyn Internet Archive]. To locate a copy of the book nearest you, use [http://www.worldcat.org/title/catholic-church-in-new-jersey/oclc/365311&referer=brief_results WorldCat]. | ||
=== Society of Friends (Quakers) | ===Society of Friends (Quakers)=== | ||
[http://www.swarthmore.edu/fhl.xml '''The Friends Historical Library''']<br>Swarthmore College<br>500 College Avenue<br>Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19801<br>Telephone: (610) 328-8496 <br>This library collects microfilm copies of all records of New Jersey meetings. | [http://www.swarthmore.edu/fhl.xml '''The Friends Historical Library''']<br>Swarthmore College<br>500 College Avenue<br>Swarthmore, Pennsylvania 19801<br>Telephone: (610) 328-8496 <br>This library collects microfilm copies of all records of New Jersey meetings. | ||
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*Bowden, James. ''The History of the Society of Friends in America''. 2 vols. London: W. & F.G. Cash, 1850-1854. Digital version of Vol. 1 at [http://books.google.com/books?id=n1lCAAAAIAAJ Google Books]. {{FHL|207376|item|disp=973 F2bj v. 1}} | *Bowden, James. ''The History of the Society of Friends in America''. 2 vols. London: W. & F.G. Cash, 1850-1854. Digital version of Vol. 1 at [http://books.google.com/books?id=n1lCAAAAIAAJ Google Books]. {{FHL|207376|item|disp=973 F2bj v. 1}} | ||
=== References | ===References=== | ||
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