State Research Collection: NEW JERSEY

Presenter: Thomas MacEntee, genealogist and founder of GeneaBloggers.com
Duration: 60 minutes

About the Webinar:
New Jersey research -- from early American Indians to Dutch and Swedish settlers to industrial revolution immigrants ‹ can be a challenge. You'll learn about resources and strategies for finding your Garden State ancestors in this on demand webinar.

What you'll learn:
Essential New Jersey history Details on vital records and immigration in the state What ethnicity-based records your ancestor may have left The best websites for New Jersey research

Who should purchase:
Anyone with New Jersey roots Researchers with early Dutch or Quaker roots Librarians who want to help patrons with online research about New Jersey

Trace your New Jersey ancestors with the advice and resources in our State Research Guide! This four-page download includes:

• a how-to article detailing New Jersey's history and records, with helpful advice on tracking your family there

• the best Web sites, books and other resources for New Jersey research, handpicked by our editors and experts

• listings of key libraries, archives and organizations that hold the records you need

• descriptions of the top historic sites for learning about your ancestors' lives and times, including visitor information

• timeline of key events in the state's history

• full-color map to put your research in geographical context

Discover your New Jersey roots with this indispensable directory of county and town records details. The New Jersey section of the Family Tree Sourcebook puts essential genealogy information at your fingertips, including:

• A research summary with historical background, record highlights and genealogy tips
• Detailed listings of available records in each county, including when they started and where to get them
• Websites and contact information for libraries, archives, and genealogical and historical societies that may have records of your family—enhanced with live links so you can click directly to the repositories' websites
• A map showing county boundaries within New Jersey
• A bibliography of additional resources to further your research