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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New Jersey|New Jersey]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[ | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New Jersey|New Jersey]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[New Jersey Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]'' | ||
Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about New Jersey. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers in New Jersey. | Many archives and libraries have resources such as maps, gazetteers, and other place-finding aids to help you locate information about New Jersey. They may have collections of previous research, such as family and local histories and biographies. Many have record-finding aids such as guides to their own collections or inventories of records housed elsewhere in the state. The following archives, libraries, and societies have collections or services helpful to genealogical researchers in New Jersey. | ||
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The library has an extensive collection of census records, vital records, maps, church records, local histories, city directories, genealogical charts, and many other records. | The library has an extensive collection of census records, vital records, maps, church records, local histories, city directories, genealogical charts, and many other records. | ||
=== [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] === | === [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] === | ||
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:[[Toms River New Jersey Family History Center|'''Toms River Family History Center''']]<br>1348 Old Freehold Rd.<br>Toms River, New Jersey<br> Telephone: 732-349-5947 | :[[Toms River New Jersey Family History Center|'''Toms River Family History Center''']]<br>1348 Old Freehold Rd.<br>Toms River, New Jersey<br> Telephone: 732-349-5947 | ||
=== Published Resources === | |||
The following books provide additional information about New Jersey archives and libraries: | |||
*Hoelle, Edith. ''Genealogical Resources in Southern New Jersey''. Third Edition. Woodbury, New Jersey: Gloucester County Historical Society, 1989. This book is a guide to libraries and collections in the seven southern counties of New Jersey.{{FHL|616147|item|disp= FHL book 974.9 D23h 1989}}<br> | |||
*Murrin, Mary R., Complier. ''New Jersey Historical Manuscripts: A Guide to Collections in the State''. Trenton, New Jersey: New Jersey Historical Commission, 1987. This book contains addresses and collection descriptions of 263 public libraries, historical societies, archives, and museums.{{FHL|644264|item|disp=FHL book 974.9 A3m}}<br> | |||
*Quigley, Mary Alice, Judith A. Fullerton, and Diane E. Kauffman, Compliers. ''Historical Organizations in New Jersey: A Directory. Revised Edition.''Trenton, New Jersey: New Jersey Historical Commission, 1983. This book contains the addresses to over 450 historical societies, county historians, museums, and lineage societies.{{FHL|301018|item|disp=FHL book 974.9 H24q}} | |||
=== Web Sites<br> === | === Web Sites<br> === | ||
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==== [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] ==== | ==== [http://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] ==== | ||
At this site you can access digitized historical records, the [[ | At this site you can access digitized historical records, the [[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library Catalog]], lists of [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|Family History Centers]], and other resources related to family history. | ||
==== [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njgenweb/ New Jersey GenWeb] ==== | |||
A cooperative effort by many volunteers to list genealogical databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for New Jersey and each county.<br> | |||
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