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:This is one of the largest research libraries in the world including excellent genealogical resources for '''New Jersey'''. The library has city and telephone directories, vital records indexes, local histories, genealogies, federal and state censuses, passenger lists, genealogical collections (including DAR transcripts), and church records.<ref name="DB81">Dollarhide and Bremer, 81.</ref> For maps, write to the Map Division at the same address.<br><br> | :This is one of the largest research libraries in the world including excellent genealogical resources for '''New Jersey'''. The library has city and telephone directories, vital records indexes, local histories, genealogies, federal and state censuses, passenger lists, genealogical collections (including DAR transcripts), and church records.<ref name="DB81">Dollarhide and Bremer, 81.</ref> For maps, write to the Map Division at the same address.<br><br> | ||
== | == FamilySearch Centers == | ||
[[File:Morristown NJ Stake Center.JPG|thumb|right|280px|Morristown New Jersey Family History Center]]Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[[Introduction to | [[File:Morristown NJ Stake Center.JPG|thumb|right|280px|Morristown New Jersey Family History Center]]Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[[Introduction to FamilySearch Centers|FamilySearch Centers]]''' around the world. Most centers can help you by: | ||
*Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | *Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | ||
*Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]'''. | *Providing access to genealogical records through the Internet '''[[Family History Center Portal|FHC Portal]]'''. | ||
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location). | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location). | ||
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | *Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | ||
There are several [[:Category:New Jersey | There are several [[:Category:New Jersey FamilySearch Centers|centers located in New Jersey]], ''for example:'' | ||
::[[Morristown New Jersey Family History Center]]<br>283 James St.<br>Morris Township, NJ<br>Telephone: 973-539-5362. | ::[[Morristown New Jersey Family History Center]]<br>283 James St.<br>Morris Township, NJ<br>Telephone: 973-539-5362. | ||
:::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | :::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | ||
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