New JerseyOn this page you will find links to high quality digital resources and specialized search engines, which I have found helpful while doing local and family history research in New Jersey. This resources page is divided into major subtopics — eBooks, genealogy, photos, maps newspapers, old house research and more. I have concentrated on free, high quality on-demand digital content. Scroll down the page to examine these the links to these sites.
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Resource Pages for Genealogy & Local History Research
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New Jersey Resources
eBooksDigital Libraries with NJ BooksDigital Public Library of America -- This free site, makes materials from libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural institutions available with a one-stop discovery portal.
Hathi Trust -- There are many Harford County titles on this site, a partnership of academic & research institutions. Google Books -- This Google site searches the full text of books and magazines that Google has scanned. Books are provided either by publishers and authors, through the Google Books Partner Program, or by Google's library partners, through the Library Project. Additionally, Google has partnered with a number of magazine publishers to digitize their archives. Internet Archive -- A free digital library providing public access to collections of digitized materials, websites, books, movies, andmuch more. The Internet Archive holds 35 million books and texts and 7.9 milion movies, views and TV Shows. Directories -Boyd's Directory of Salem and Gloucester Cos.., N.J., 1895=96
The Farm Journal Directory of Gloucester County, New Jersey (1913) New Jersey Titles Onlineoccgs.com/projects/rescue/locations/new%20jersey/new%20jersey.htmlThe Daily Union History of Atlantic City and County, New Jersey by John F. Hall (1899)
First Quarter Century of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Salem, New Jersey by Harriet F. Van Meter (1909) Genealogically Speaking, Salem County Almshouse Death Records, 1879 - 1926- Provided by the Orange County, CA. Genealogical Society History of the Counties of Gloucester, Salem, and Cumberland New Jersey; (1883) by Thos. Cushing, M.D. and Charles E. Sheppard, Esq; Published by Everts & Peck, Philadelphia; Scan from Cornell University on Hathi Trust. History of the Press in Camden County, New Jersey by Charles S. Boyer (1921) Salem More Than a Century Ago, reprinted from the Salem Standard and Jerseyman (1935) by Frank H. Stewart, President of the Gloucester County Historical Society; access provided by the Orange County Genealogical Society Sharptown, Salem County, N.J. by Frank H. Stewart. reprinted from the Salem Standard and Jerseyman, 1931, 1932; provided by the Orange County California Genealogical Society Newspapers
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GenealogyGeneralNew Jersey Family Search Wiki -- The New Jersey FamilySearch Wiki is a free, online genealogical guide maintained by FamilySearch. The Wiki provides links to genealogy databases, websites, and resources, while providing guidance to assist in research. It is a perfect place to start when you are becoming acquainted with the resources in local area. This page contains links to Wikis for each county in NJ.
Records MapsGeneral SitesHistorical Maps of New Jersey -- A large array of NJ maps from Rutger University Special Collections
Nova Caesarea: A Cartographic Record of the Garden State, 1666-1888; from Princeton University. West Jersey History Project -- This page contains an array of West Jersey maps. Map Search EnginesLibrary of Congress - Map Division
Old Maps Online -- An excellent map search engine for NJ maps. The site interfaces with major map repositories. County MapsThe Farm Journal Map of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, New Jersey, published by Wilmer Atkinson Company, Philadelphia, 1912; Access provided by the West Jersey History Project
Everts and Stewarts' Atlas of Calem and Gloucester Counties (1875) -- Provided by the West Jersey History Project. A Map of the Counties of Salem and Gloucester, New Jersey (1849) -- From the Library of Congress -- This was the first wall map of Salem County. A Map of the Counties of Salem and Gloucster, New Jersey (1849) - A high quality scan from Princeton University. Topographical Map of Salem Co. New jersey, 1872 -- Provided by the West Jersey History Project. Sanborn Fire Insurance MapsElmer -- (1896 - 1908) -- Online free access maps provided by Princeton University. The Sanborn Fire Insurance Map Company surveyed the municipality four times between 1896 and 1924. The 1924 map is not available online.
Penns Grove (1897 - 1921) -- Online free access maps provided by Princeton University. Sanborn surveyed Penns Grove six times during these years. They also surveyed the municipality in 1927, but that is not available online. Salem (1885 - 1915) -- Online, free access maps provided by Princeton University. Salem, including Quinton, Alloway, Pennsville, Fort Elfsbog, Hancocks Bridge, & Clayville -- (1923) This high-quality scan of the Sanborn map is provided via Stanford and Princeton universities. Woodstown -- (1900) -- A high-quality scan of the fire insurance map for Woodstown, via Stanford and Princeton universities. Sketches/Special MapsCity of Bridgeton, New Jersey (1886), Panoramic Map
City of Vineland, New Jersey (1885), Panoramic Map City of Woodbury, New Jersey (1886), Panoramic Map
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