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New Jersey, Jersey City, Holy Name Cemetery, Card Index of Interment, 1849-1984
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Jersey City, Hudson,
United States
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Location of Jersey City , Hudson
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Location of Hudson
Record Description
Record Type Church Cemeteries
Collection years 1849-1984
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Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains a card index to interments at the Holy Name Cemetery located in Jersey City, New Jersey from 1849-1984.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of Deceased
  • Date of Interment
  • Age at Death
  • Country of Birth
  • Cause of Death
  • Location of Grave

Collection Content

Sample Images

  • 1897 Interment

    1897 Interment

  • 1965 Interment

    1965 Interment

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • The name of the person
  • The place where the death occurred
  • The approximate death date

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Fill in the search boxes in the Search Collection section with the information you know
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

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What Do I Do Next?

When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. The information may also lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

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  • Be aware that, as with any index, transcription errors may occur
  • Search for an obituary in local newspapers

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names
  • Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

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