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The [https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] has the proprietor land records for both East Jersey and West Jersey and has a growing online index of [https://wwwnet-dos.state.nj.us/dos_archivesdbportal/EarlyLandRecords.aspx Early Land Records, 1650-1900s] from both East Jersey and West Jersey. [https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/pdf/proprietors.pdf Using the Records of the East and West Jersey Proprietors] guide includes a history and ways to effectively use the records. | The [https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] has the proprietor land records for both East Jersey and West Jersey and has a growing online index of [https://wwwnet-dos.state.nj.us/dos_archivesdbportal/EarlyLandRecords.aspx Early Land Records, 1650-1900s] from both East Jersey and West Jersey. [https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/pdf/proprietors.pdf Using the Records of the East and West Jersey Proprietors] guide includes a history and ways to effectively use the records. | ||
'''East Jersey Proprietary Records'''. The proprietary land records for East Jersey have not been microfilmed. The FamilySearch Library has transcripts of surveys for what is now Passaic County, titled ''Perth Amboy Surveys for East Jersey, 1678 to 1814.'' | '''East Jersey Proprietary Records'''. The proprietary land records for East Jersey have not been microfilmed. The FamilySearch Library has transcripts of surveys for what is now Passaic County, titled ''Perth Amboy Surveys for East Jersey, 1678 to 1814.'' {{FSC|76405|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 947881-83, index on film 947881). | ||
Some records since 1901 are closed to the public. The minutes of the proprietors for 1685 to 1794 (missing 1706 to 1723) have been published in: | Some records since 1901 are closed to the public. The minutes of the proprietors for 1685 to 1794 (missing 1706 to 1723) have been published in: | ||
*''The Minutes of the Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey from . . . 1685-1794''. Volumes 1-3. Perth Amboy, New Jersey: ''General Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, 1949-1985'', Volume 4. ( | *''The Minutes of the Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey from . . . 1685-1794''. Volumes 1-3. Perth Amboy, New Jersey: ''General Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey, 1949-1985'', Volume 4. ({{FSC|245114|item|disp=FS Library Collection}}), book 974.9 R2m. Newark, New Jersey: New Jersey Historical Society, 1985. These include petitions for land grants, warrants for surveys, and quit-rent payments. | ||
The East Jersey records were sent to the Archives in 1998 when the General Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey dissolved.<br> | The East Jersey records were sent to the Archives in 1998 when the General Board of Proprietors of the Eastern Division of New Jersey dissolved.<br> | ||
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'''West Jersey Proprietary Records'''. The records for West Jersey have not been published, but the originals at Rutgers University have been microfilmed. These include: | '''West Jersey Proprietary Records'''. The records for West Jersey have not been published, but the originals at Rutgers University have been microfilmed. These include: | ||
*Minutes, 1688 to 1951 ( | *Minutes, 1688 to 1951 ({{FSC|263927|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 888812-14) | ||
*Warrants, 1717 to 1754 ( | *Warrants, 1717 to 1754 ({{FSC|263982|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} film 888815) | ||
*Surveys, 1681 to 1952 ( | *Surveys, 1681 to 1952 ({{FSC|264432|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 888803-11) | ||
*Land records, 1700's-1800's, ( | *Land records, 1700's-1800's, ({{FSC|158063|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} film 888723) | ||
The records for West Jersey were sent to the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives]; in December 2005, though the [http://www.hiddennj.com/2013/07/a-surprise-meeting-in-gloucester-city.html Council of West Jersey Proprietors] still exists. | The records for West Jersey were sent to the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives]; in December 2005, though the [http://www.hiddennj.com/2013/07/a-surprise-meeting-in-gloucester-city.html Council of West Jersey Proprietors] still exists. | ||
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From 1664 to 1785, land sales between individuals were recorded as deeds in either the East Jersey capital of Perth Amboy or in the West Jersey capital of Burlington. In 1795 deeds were transferred to Trenton, where they became known as the secretary of state's deeds. It has been estimated that less than half of all land transactions were ever recorded as deeds. The secretary of state's deed books also contain some proprietary deeds, warrants, surveys, powers of attorney, mortgage releases, and other miscellaneous documents. | From 1664 to 1785, land sales between individuals were recorded as deeds in either the East Jersey capital of Perth Amboy or in the West Jersey capital of Burlington. In 1795 deeds were transferred to Trenton, where they became known as the secretary of state's deeds. It has been estimated that less than half of all land transactions were ever recorded as deeds. The secretary of state's deed books also contain some proprietary deeds, warrants, surveys, powers of attorney, mortgage releases, and other miscellaneous documents. | ||
'''East Jersey'''. Deeds recorded by the secretary of state are now at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] and on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. These include deeds and indexes, 1667 to 1783 ( | '''East Jersey'''. Deeds recorded by the secretary of state are now at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] and on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. These include deeds and indexes, 1667 to 1783 ({{FSC|136233|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 522742-46 and 460030-39) | ||
'''West Jersey'''. The [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] has the original West Jersey deeds. They are also on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library: | '''West Jersey'''. The [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] has the original West Jersey deeds. They are also on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library: | ||
*Deeds and surveys, 1677 to 1854 ( | *Deeds and surveys, 1677 to 1854 ({{FSC|252452|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 460045-71) | ||
*Grantor and grantee indexes ( | *Grantor and grantee indexes ({{FSC|252452|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 460043- 44) | ||
*Salem deeds and surveys, 1672 to 1703 ( | *Salem deeds and surveys, 1672 to 1703 ({{FSC|277922|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 460074-75) | ||
*Gloucester deeds and surveys, 1682 to 1779 ( | *Gloucester deeds and surveys, 1682 to 1779 ({{FSC|37727|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 460077-78) | ||
*Indexes to Proprietary Records and Secretary of State's Deeds | *Indexes to Proprietary Records and Secretary of State's Deeds | ||
There are four major printed indexes to early provincial and state land records of New Jersey: | There are four major printed indexes to early provincial and state land records of New Jersey: | ||
*Nelson, William, Editor. ''Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey''. Calendar of Records in the Office of the Secretary of State, 1664-1703. [Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Volume 21]. 1899. Reprinted as ''Patents and Deeds and Other Early Records of New Jersey, 1664-1703''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1982. ( | *Nelson, William, Editor. ''Documents Relating to the Colonial History of the State of New Jersey''. Calendar of Records in the Office of the Secretary of State, 1664-1703. [Archives of the State of New Jersey, First Series, Volume 21]. 1899. Reprinted as ''Patents and Deeds and Other Early Records of New Jersey, 1664-1703''. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1982. ({{FSC|1154855|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} book 974.9 B49a, Ser. 1 v. 21 (1898); {{FSC|193642|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} film 844843; {{FSC|194791|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} fiche 6051369). This book indexes and abstracts most of the earliest deeds and surveys of East and West Jersey through 1703. All the original records abstracted by this book are at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] and on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. Use this index cautiously as some entire pages in the original records were not transcribed, and some entries that were transcribed were not indexed. A substantial number of pre-1704 records, primarily for West Jersey, were omitted from the book.<br> | ||
*''Index to Powers of Attorney, Surveyor's Reports, Commissions, etc., Referring to Deeds''. This card index is at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] and on film at the FamilySearch Library ( | *''Index to Powers of Attorney, Surveyor's Reports, Commissions, etc., Referring to Deeds''. This card index is at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] and on film at the FamilySearch Library ({{FSC|182915|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 542530-31), filmed in 1972. In addition to secretary of state deeds and West Jersey surveys, it references such diverse types of records as civil and military commissions, naturalizations, oaths of allegiance, marriages, pardons, licenses, and cattle earmarks. It is listed in the FamilySearch Catalog as ''Index of Names to Various Records in Various New Jersey Counties, 1600-1800s ''({{FSC|98765|item|disp=Film Collection}} films 946856 - 946861). | ||
*''Colonial Conveyances: Provinces of East and West New Jersey, 1664-1794''. Two Volumes. Summit, New Jersey: Crestview Lawyers Service, 1974. (Not at the FamilySearch Library). This is the principal index to use to locate pre-1785 secretary of state's deeds. | *''Colonial Conveyances: Provinces of East and West New Jersey, 1664-1794''. Two Volumes. Summit, New Jersey: Crestview Lawyers Service, 1974. (Not at the FamilySearch Library). This is the principal index to use to locate pre-1785 secretary of state's deeds. | ||
*''Index to Deeds, Grantee and Grantor. A'' card index at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] ( | *''Index to Deeds, Grantee and Grantor. A'' card index at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives] ({{FSC|136219|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} films 539948-49, 540239-40, and 540603-605) This indexes secretary of state deeds for East Jersey, 1667 to 1784 and for West Jersey, 1677 to 1854. | ||
=== County Land Records === | === County Land Records === | ||
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'''Mortgages'''. The earliest mortgages date from 1724. The mortgages often include a schedule of payments, the names of the assignees (persons to whom property is legally transferred), and the name of the mortgagor. New Jersey mortgages were seldom recorded until the date the mortgage was discharged. | '''Mortgages'''. The earliest mortgages date from 1724. The mortgages often include a schedule of payments, the names of the assignees (persons to whom property is legally transferred), and the name of the mortgagor. New Jersey mortgages were seldom recorded until the date the mortgage was discharged. | ||
A card index to county loan office mortgages is at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives]. ( | A card index to county loan office mortgages is at the [http://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html New Jersey State Archives]. ({{FSC|263522|item|disp=FS Library Collection}} film 913175). This indexes many mortgages of Burlington, Hunterdon, Gloucester, and Somerset Counties. County clerks began recording mortgages in 1766. The FamilySearch Library has microfilm copies of: | ||
*Mortgages to about 1860 or 1870 for all counties except Morris County | *Mortgages to about 1860 or 1870 for all counties except Morris County | ||
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