Trace Your Ancestors in New Jersey
New Jersey research comes with its own challenges, from early Dutch and English settlement patterns to shifting county boundaries. This course covers the essential records for tracing New Jersey ancestors, including vital records, land records, and probate files, and where to find them across state archives, county courthouses, and historical societies. Whether you're just starting out or have a New Jersey brick wall, this session will help build a solid research foundation.
Bring your toughest New Jersey research problems to this unique, hands-on session. With guidance from NYG&B staff and guest experts, you'll get personalized advice to enhance your research.
Online sessions include:
- Lectures on a range of topics
- Individual consultation sessions with expert genealogists
- Group Q&A sessions
- Independent research time
Program Fee
- NYG&B Members Early Registration Rate: $399 (ends June 6, 2027; after that registration rate is $469)
- General Registration: $469
Consultants and Lecture Topics to be announced.
About Empire State Exploration
The Empire State Exploration program is an ideal interactive experience for tracing New York ancestors online under the guidance of genealogy experts. Participants join a small online group of fellow researchers for three daylong, at-home sessions of guided research and learning. Each online session is held live and features a special guest expert genealogist, lectures on a range of topics, individual consultation sessions, and group Q&A sessions. Participants have access to materials for 30 days following the program.