Databases - Jersey City
The Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society is proud to host a number databases for aiding genealogical research. If you have ancestors in Hudson County, perhaps one of the databases below could help. If you found one to be especially useful feel free to rate it by clicking a star (5 stars is best). Ratings help us deterimine what the community would like to see more.
Civil War Veterans Buried in Jersey City / Harsimus CemeteryA Listing of Civil War veterans buried in Jersey City/Harsimus Cemetery courtesy of Bob MacAvoy |
Civil War Veterans Buried in Speer CemeteryA Listing of Civil War veterans buried in Speer Cemetery courtesy of Bob MacAvoy |
Graduates of Jersey City, NJ Public School No. 12, 1899-1907Graduates of PS12 in Jersey City from 1899-1907 as they appeared in the class "journal" put together by the students. Courtesy of HCGS member Jacqueline Wisner. |
Holy Name Cemetery Burial Index |
Jersey City, NJ Street Name Changes 1871-1899Changes to Jersey City street names were necessitated by the merger of various towns into the present day boundaries of Jersey City. This database includes the old and new names and year of change. |
The Jersey Journal Death Notices
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Old Bergen Reformed Church DeathsA selection of deaths in the Jersey City church from 1664-1850 |
Old Bergen Reformed Church MarriagesA selection of marriages in the Jersey City church |
World War I Casualties from Hudson CityHudson City Residents Who Gave Their Lives During World War I: The "America Triumphant" Memorial
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Learn how to create a family history at an "Ask Granny" seminar led by Bob Murgittroyd, Kathie Pontus and Dee Berry, founding members of the Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society and hosted by the Hoboken Historical Museum