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:*''Elizabethtown (now Elizabeth),'' settled in 1665, and Milford (now Newark), settled in 1666 by Puritans from Jamaica, Long Island (who were previously of Stamford, Milford, New Haven, and Guilford, Connecticut).
:*''Elizabethtown (now Elizabeth),'' settled in 1665, and Milford (now Newark), settled in 1666 by Puritans from Jamaica, Long Island (who were previously of Stamford, Milford, New Haven, and Guilford, Connecticut).


:*''Woodbridge'', settled in 1666 by Puritans from Boston, Newbury, and other northeast seacoast towns.
:*''Woodbridge'', settled in 1666 by Puritans from Boston, Newbury, and other northeast seacoast towns.  
:*''Piscataway'', settled in December 1669 by families from the Piscataqua River area in New Hampshire and others from Cape Cod.
:*''Piscataway'', settled in December 1669 by families from the Piscataqua River area in New Hampshire and others from Cape Cod.


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'''Scots'''. The proprietors of East Jersey actively solicited Scottish settlers. From the 1680s to 1750, many Presbyterian Lowlanders from eastern Scotland came to East Jersey, particularly to the present counties of Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer. Hundreds left Scotland between 1683 and 1685 to settle New Perth at Amboy Point (now Perth Amboy), Plainfield, Freehold, and wilderness areas of the Watchung Mountains. Immigration from Scotland declined after 1690, but the Scots continued to spread west through central New Jersey, eventually reaching the Delaware Valley.  
'''Scots'''. The proprietors of East Jersey actively solicited Scottish settlers. From the 1680s to 1750, many Presbyterian Lowlanders from eastern Scotland came to East Jersey, particularly to the present counties of Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, and Mercer. Hundreds left Scotland between 1683 and 1685 to settle New Perth at Amboy Point (now Perth Amboy), Plainfield, Freehold, and wilderness areas of the Watchung Mountains. Immigration from Scotland declined after 1690, but the Scots continued to spread west through central New Jersey, eventually reaching the Delaware Valley.  


A second Lowlands migration, to Monmouth County, began in 1715 and continued through the 1720s, with settlers coming primarily to Middlesex, Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and northern Burlington counties. A third migration in about 1750 affected mostly Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Salem counties.
A second Lowlands migration, to Monmouth County, began in 1715 and continued through the 1720s, with settlers coming primarily to Middlesex, Essex, Somerset, Hunterdon, and northern Burlington counties. A third migration in about 1750 affected mostly Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex, and Salem counties.  


'''Ulster Scots'''. Immigrants from Ulster started coming in 1710, but most arrived after 1725. Most entered at Philadelphia and settled in East Jersey, following much the same pattern of settlement as the first Scottish immigrants. Many later moved into Warren and Sussex counties in northwestern New Jersey. By midcentury, 20 percent of the people of central New Jersey were either Scots or Ulster Scots.
'''Ulster Scots'''. Immigrants from Ulster started coming in 1710, but most arrived after 1725. Most entered at Philadelphia and settled in East Jersey, following much the same pattern of settlement as the first Scottish immigrants. Many later moved into Warren and Sussex counties in northwestern New Jersey. By midcentury, 20 percent of the people of central New Jersey were either Scots or Ulster Scots.  


'''French Huguenots'''. Between 1677 and the early 1700s, Dutch-speaking French Huguenots from Harlem and Staten Island, New York, settled at Schraalenburgh (now Bergenfield) in the Hackensack Valley of Bergen County. Other Huguenots settled in Monmouth County.
'''French Huguenots'''. Between 1677 and the early 1700s, Dutch-speaking French Huguenots from Harlem and Staten Island, New York, settled at Schraalenburgh (now Bergenfield) in the Hackensack Valley of Bergen County. Other Huguenots settled in Monmouth County.  


'''Germans'''. The first German Palatines to settle in Bergen County arrived in New York in 1710. Between 1714 and 1750, German Lutherans followed the Raritan River through Monmouth and Somerset counties into northeastern Hunterdon County. A few of the Germans who later arrived at Philadelphia in the 1720s and 1730s crossed over to New Jersey. Those that did went to southern Hunterdon, Morris, and Sussex counties. For information about early German families, see:  
'''Germans'''. The first German Palatines to settle in Bergen County arrived in New York in 1710. Between 1714 and 1750, German Lutherans followed the Raritan River through Monmouth and Somerset counties into northeastern Hunterdon County. A few of the Germans who later arrived at Philadelphia in the 1720s and 1730s crossed over to New Jersey. Those that did went to southern Hunterdon, Morris, and Sussex counties. For information about early German families, see:  
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Jones, Henry Z., Jr. ''More Palatine Families: Some Immigrants to the Middle Colonies 1717-1776 and their European Origins''. Universal City, California: H. Z. Jones, Jr., 1991 (Family History Library book 973 W2jo.) The first section is entitled, ''The Palatine Families of New York & New Jersey.''  
Jones, Henry Z., Jr. ''More Palatine Families: Some Immigrants to the Middle Colonies 1717-1776 and their European Origins''. Universal City, California: H. Z. Jones, Jr., 1991 (Family History Library book 973 W2jo.) The first section is entitled, ''The Palatine Families of New York & New Jersey.''  


Jones, Henry Z., Jr.''The Palatine Families of New York: A Study of the German Immigrants who arrived in Colonial New York in 1710''. Universal City, California: H.Z. Jones, Jr., 1985 (Family History Library book 974.7 D2j, vols. 1-2.) Many of the families who first settled in New York later migrated to New Jersey.
Jones, Henry Z., Jr.''The Palatine Families of New York: A Study of the German Immigrants who arrived in Colonial New York in 1710''. Universal City, California: H.Z. Jones, Jr., 1985 (Family History Library book 974.7 D2j, vols. 1-2.) Many of the families who first settled in New York later migrated to New Jersey.  


'''Nineteenth Century Immigration'''. Beginning in the 1840s, immigration to New Jersey increased dramatically. About 80 percent of these new arrivals were from Germany and the British Isles. They supplied the needed manpower for the state's growing industries. Paterson was the major industrial center by 1850. The Irish were the largest foreign-born group in the two decades before the Civil War. The Germans were the largest group from 1870 to 1900. The English, Scots, and Welsh also came in significant numbers until about 1890. By 1870 Newark was the largest city, followed by Jersey City. Since 1870 there has been heavy immigration to urban centers, including Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, Paterson, Passaic, Trenton, and Camden.
'''Nineteenth Century Immigration'''. Beginning in the 1840s, immigration to New Jersey increased dramatically. About 80 percent of these new arrivals were from Germany and the British Isles. They supplied the needed manpower for the state's growing industries. Paterson was the major industrial center by 1850. The Irish were the largest foreign-born group in the two decades before the Civil War. The Germans were the largest group from 1870 to 1900. The English, Scots, and Welsh also came in significant numbers until about 1890. By 1870 Newark was the largest city, followed by Jersey City. Since 1870 there has been heavy immigration to urban centers, including Newark, Hoboken, Jersey City, Paterson, Passaic, Trenton, and Camden.  


'''Twentieth Century Immigration'''. Blacks are now the largest minority group in New Jersey. They were first brought into New Jersey during colonial times by the Dutch. The black population of New Jersey was proportionally larger than that of any other northern state. Many southern blacks, who first came as migratory workers between 1870 and 1910, stayed to work in the cities, causing the black population to nearly triple. Migration to the cities continued between the two world wars. The surge which came during and following the second world war did not abate until the 1960s.  
'''Twentieth Century Immigration'''. Blacks are now the largest minority group in New Jersey. They were first brought into New Jersey during colonial times by the Dutch. The black population of New Jersey was proportionally larger than that of any other northern state. Many southern blacks, who first came as migratory workers between 1870 and 1910, stayed to work in the cities, causing the black population to nearly triple. Migration to the cities continued between the two world wars. The surge which came during and following the second world war did not abate until the 1960s.  
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Cunningham, Barbara, ed. ''The New Jersey Ethnic Experience''. Union City, New Jersey: William H. Wise & Co., 1977. (Not available at the Family History Library.)  
Cunningham, Barbara, ed. ''The New Jersey Ethnic Experience''. Union City, New Jersey: William H. Wise & Co., 1977. (Not available at the Family History Library.)  


Wacker, Peter O. ''Land and People: A Cultural Geography of Preindustrial New Jersey: Origins and Settlement Patterns''. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1975. (Family History Library book 974.9 H2wa.)
Wacker, Peter O. ''Land and People: A Cultural Geography of Preindustrial New Jersey: Origins and Settlement Patterns''. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers University Press, 1975. (Family History Library book 974.9 H2wa.)  


=== Immigration Records === The major ports of entry into New Jersey have been New York and Philadelphia. During colonial times, immigrants also arrived at the ports of Perth Amboy, Salem, and Burlington.
=== Immigration Records ===


'''Colonial Lists'''. While passenger lists for most colonial immigrants do not exist, an index to these various early immigration list sources is: *Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index''. 11 vols. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981- 1990. (Family History Library book Ref 973 W32p; some supplements are on microfilm.) For a comprehensive list of about 140,000 immigrants to America from Britain, see: *Coldham, Peter Wilson. ''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1776 and Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775'' [Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1996. (Family History Library compact disc no. 9 pt. 350). Not available at Family History Centers. Lists numerous New Jersey immigrants. May show British hometown, emigration date, ship, destination, and text of the document abstract. '''Federal Immigration Lists'''. The National Archives, the National Archives — Northeast, and the Family History Library have microfilm copies of: '''New York''' *''Passenger lists (1820-1942)''. The National Archives—Northeast Region (New York City, NY) has the lists through 1957. The Family History Library has the following lists: *Lists: 1820-1897 *Lists: 1897-1924 ''Indexes'' (1820-46 and 1897-1943). The Family History Library has the indexes only through 1943: *Index: 1820-1846 *Index: 1897-1902 *Index: 1902-1943 '''Philadelphia''' ''Passenger lists (1800-1921)''. The Family History Library has the lists to 1921: *Lists: 1800-1882 *Lists: 1883-1921 ''Indexes'' (1800-1948). Indexes for 1800-1948 are available at the Family History Library: *Index: 1800-1906 *Index: 1883-1948 '''Other Ports''' *Cape May, 1828 (Family History Library film 830231) *Little Egg Harbor, 1831 (Family History Library film 830234) *Newark, 1836 (Family History Library film 830235) *Perth Amboy, 1820, 1829-1832 (Family History Library film 830238) Additional information on U.S. immigration sources is in the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline].
The major ports of entry into New Jersey have been New York and Philadelphia. During colonial times, immigrants also arrived at the ports of Perth Amboy, Salem, and Burlington.
 
'''Colonial Lists'''. While passenger lists for most colonial immigrants do not exist, an index to these various early immigration list sources is: *Filby, P. William. ''Passenger and Immigration Lists Index''. 11 vols. Detroit, Michigan: Gale Research, 1981- 1990. (Family History Library book Ref 973 W32p; some supplements are on microfilm.) For a comprehensive list of about 140,000 immigrants to America from Britain, see: *Coldham, Peter Wilson. ''The Complete Book of Emigrants, 1607-1776 and Emigrants in Bondage, 1614-1775'' [Novato, California]: Brøderbund Software, 1996. (Family History Library compact disc no. 9 pt. 350). Not available at Family History Centers. Lists numerous New Jersey immigrants. May show British hometown, emigration date, ship, destination, and text of the document abstract. '''Federal Immigration Lists'''. The National Archives, the National Archives — Northeast, and the Family History Library have microfilm copies of: '''New York''' *''Passenger lists (1820-1942)''. The National Archives—Northeast Region (New York City, NY) has the lists through 1957. The Family History Library has the following lists: *Lists: 1820-1897 *Lists: 1897-1924 ''Indexes'' (1820-46 and 1897-1943). The Family History Library has the indexes only through 1943: *Index: 1820-1846 *Index: 1897-1902 *Index: 1902-1943 '''Philadelphia''' ''Passenger lists (1800-1921)''. The Family History Library has the lists to 1921: *Lists: 1800-1882 *Lists: 1883-1921 ''Indexes'' (1800-1948). Indexes for 1800-1948 are available at the Family History Library: *Index: 1800-1906 *Index: 1883-1948 '''Other Ports''' *Cape May, 1828 (Family History Library film 830231) *Little Egg Harbor, 1831 (Family History Library film 830234) *Newark, 1836 (Family History Library film 830235) *Perth Amboy, 1820, 1829-1832 (Family History Library film 830238) Additional information on U.S. immigration sources is in the [http://www.familysearchwiki.org/../united-states-research-outline United States Research Outline].  


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