Recently I was asked to pull some records at the state archive. They were not the regular birth, marriage, deaths but rather a manuscript from early 20th century. Although the records are on the NJ DARM website, and only one set indicates that portions may still be considered unavailable, pretty much the entire set is currently […]
Back in the groovy 60’s and 70’s when all our neighbors drove down to the Jersey Shore each weekend we had to be different, the King family headed to Stonington Connecticut. We would visit my grandparents and enjoy the Rhode Island beaches a few miles away. I brought along my personal companion, motion sickness…. My
My Twins, and mom in the middle, flanked by my step-parents We know quite a bit about my maternal grandmother’s stepfather. His name was Howard Clinton Wissel. He married my great grandmother in 1931 when my grandmother was 12, and eventually adopted her and her sister. He was a bandleader by profession and
Usually when I work on a project I am very methodical about documenting every piece of evidence as it comes in. I create folders for a person or a family transcribing the document when needed. I also have my folder of possible related persons that I go through from time to time. I’ve recently added
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Archibald S. Alexander Library I’ve re-acquainted myself with the library at Rutgers, and in particular the Special Collections. But before I get to the Special Collections lets talk about what is of genealogical interest in the greater library, and the basics (location, hours etc). The Library’s website is: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/alex_lib/alex_lib.shtml 169 College Ave New Brunswick NJ
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Where to begin? The city is packed full of history. I’ve been to Baltimore probably a half dozen times, and have only hit a the tip of the iceberg. Most visit the Inner harbor, and I won’t even touch upon it because, there is enough information out there about it. I will say
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Libraries It’s a rainy Sunday and your planned out of doors event fell through, or in most likely in my case it 100 degrees out and I don’t feel like getting a sunburn….So my thoughts turn to where can I go and it will be at least a tolerable temperature. The Library! Before you run
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Using Headstones To Further your Family Tree While it man not be 100% correct, data on tombstones can be invaluable in furthering your research. A little investigative work can really have it’s rewards. It was a beautiful May afternoon and my stepmother and I set out on our trip to find Long Hill Cemetery, in
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Where to begin your family history…. Like any project you begin at the end – What is the objective of your research. Do you want to find out where your ancestors originated from, the name of your great great grandfather, validate a family story or find out living descendants like yourself. Once you know what
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Update to instructions on how to download data from family search to excel.
It has been state that John Eveland established his Inn ca 1760. This is the first generation Evelands, and their children.
Glen Gardner, Hunterdon County, New Jersey was originally named Eveland’s Tavern.
In honor of the opening of the Inn at Glen Gardner this is a series dedicated to the early history of the Inn.
