It's Coming — The 1940 Census

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February 11, 2012 —David Peck presents "Dutch Connections"
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Secaucus Public Library, Secaucus, NJ
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March 10, 2012 —Catherine Medich presents "Researching at the NJ State Archives"
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Secaucus Public Library, Secaucus, NJ
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April 14, 2012"Meet the Greatest Generation: Through the 1940 Census" Join us for for a day of learning more about the 1940 Census release and how to find your ancestors in it. More details to come soon!
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Secaucus Public Library, Secaucus, NJ
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Databases & Collections

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Civil War Pension File of Emanuel J. Reichhelm

Emanuel J. Reichhelm was enlisted as a Chaplain in the 82nd Regiment Illinois Volunteers in the Civil War and after discharge applied for a disability pension. In later years he was a resident of Uniontown, Hudson County, NJ.

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Hudson County World War II First Round Draftees

Index of Hudson County WWII draftees in the first round lottery from 1940. Includes Names, Town and draft Number.

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Hudson County Monuments Project

Special Feature: A Monumental Salute

The Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society is pleased to present a salute all of the Hudson County veterans who served in World War I "The Great War" as part of its preview to their ongoing Pictorial Catalog Project documenting Monuments throughout Hudson County.

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History Fair 2010
Resource Center

Broken HeadstoneThe "Come Home to History" 2010 Fair is over, but you can still learn about it, see photos and access resources.
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The Lost Cemeteries of
Hudson County Virtual Tour

Broken HeadstoneThe Lost Cemeteries of Hudson County Virtual Tour & Resource Center.
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