New Jersey

Class Outlines:    Basic

1. Introduction: Learn about basic New Jersey research strategies.
   
   FS—New Jersey Research Tips and Strategies


2. Follow this research study for New Jersey ancestors, from 1880 to the present.
   
   FS—Step-by-Step New Jersey Research, 1880-Present


3. Ancestry: Explore resources for New Jersey research on Ancestry.
   
   AC—New Jersey Resources
   AC—New Jersey State Research Guide, 5 pgs.


4. Record Finder: Use the New Jersey Record Finder to decide on records to search.
   
   FS—New Jersey Record Finder


5. Find online and offline resources for your New Jersey research.
   
   FS—Tracing Your New Jersey Ancestors: Online and Offline Resources



Additional Records

1. Explore a variety of records on the LDSGenealogy site.
2. Explore historical photo sites on Ancestor Hunt.
3. Explore resources for school yearbooks on the Ancestor Hunt site.
4. Learn about research in colonial New Jersey.
   
   AC—Colonial New Jersey
   LT—Research Spotlight: Colonial New Jersey Family History Resources


5. Follow this case study for New Jersey research.
   
   LDS—Finding the parents of a New Jersey man with no vital or census records that listed his parents



Ethnic

1. African American: Learn about African Americans in New Jersey in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
   
   FS—Wiki: African American Resources for New Jersey


2. Learn more about African American records.
   
   AG—New Jersey African American Records


3. Explore the African American Gateway for New Jersey.
4. Native American: Learn about American Indians in New Jersey in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
   
   FS—Wiki: Indians of New Jersey

1. Explore New Jersey historical resources on FamilySearch.
   
   FS—New Jersey History


2. Explore New Jersey history on Wikipedia.
   
   History
   History of New Jersey


3. Learn about New Jersey history on InfoPlease.com.
   
   New Jersey History