Archives and Libraries - Genealogy

Directory of State Archives

https://www.statearchivists.org/about/state-archives/state-archives-directory?Execute=1

A directory of links to state archives websites.

Directory of State Libraries

https://publiclibraries.com/state

A directory of links to state library websites. Many state libraries have genealogy resources and local history collections, but call ahead if you plan on visiting them.

Genealogy Resources in the NJ Information Center at the Newark Public Library

https://npl.org/collections-services/charles-f-cummings-new-jersey-information-center/genealogy

Many genealogy guides, local histories, maps, Newark city directories, and other resources are available to the public.

Family Search Digital Library

https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/

Search Digital Library for the name of an ancestor, the name of a birthplace, or some other keyword. Must create an account.

Family Search : Genealogy Research
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/tag/genealogy-research
Click the categories menu at the top to help you navigate this site.

FamilySearch Genealogies

https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies
A large directory of family trees that people and organizations have shared with FamilySearch. We organize the information into collections and make it available for you to search.

Library of Congress Local History & Genealogy Reading Room 

http://www.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/lhg.html 

Helpful links to research guides and explanations of what types of materials are available at the library. 

National Archives: Genealogy
https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/genealogy.html

A selection of links for how to do genealogical research, genealogy resources around the world, and searchable databases.

National Archives: Resources for Geneologists

http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/index.html  

Information about what types of records are available in the library, links to other genealogy resources, and FAQ's. Electronic resources include online exhibits and databases.

National Archives: State Archives

https://www.archives.gov/research/alic/reference/state-archives.html

Information about genealogical records available at state archives.

New Jersey Digital Highway: Archives

https://njdigitalhighway.org/orgs_category/Archive

Listing of archives in New Jersey, courtesy of the NJ Digital Highway.

New Jersey State Archives

https://www.nj.gov/state/archives/index.html

A repository for New Jersey records including: marriage records (1795-1848), birth and burial records (pre-1848), census records (1830-1930), wills (1670-1952), and colonial land records. Also offers online collections and searchable databases.

New Jersey State Library

http://www.njstatelib.org 

Contains local history and genealogical holdings. A variety of state related information can be found here.

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