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The Hudson County Genealogical 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 of.

Current Databases


Bayonne Evening High School Graduates 1929-1955

Graduates from Bayonne Evening High School, Bayonne, New Jersey for the years 1929-1955

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The Bayonne Herald & Greenville Register
Death Notices

Nearly 1,700 deaths published in "The Herald" from 1901 to 1915

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Bayonne High School Alumni 1916-1955

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Bayonne Technical High School Alumni 1928-1955

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NEW FEBRUARY 5, 2010

The Bayonne Times Death Notices 1915-1945

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Civil War Veterans Buried in Jersey City / Harsimus Cemetery

A Listing of Civil War veterans buried in Jersey City/Harsimus Cemetery courtesy of Bob MacAvoy

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Civil War Veterans Buried in Speer Cemetery

A Listing of Civil War veterans buried in Speer Cemetery courtesy of Bob MacAvoy

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The Descendants of Jacob Wallingen Van Winkle

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HCGS Member Access Only


Graduates of Jersey City, NJ Public School No. 12, 1899-1907

Graduates 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.

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Holy Family Academy Alumni 1928-1955

Alumni of Holy Family Academy, Bayonne from 1928-1955 courtesy of HCGS member Bill Miller

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Holy Name Cemetery Burial Index

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UPDATED FEBRUARY 6, 2010!


Hudson County Civil War Veterans

Extracted from the 1890 Special Census for Civil War veterans this database of Hudson County veterans was created by Bob MacAvoy.

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Hudson County Photographers Active Before 1900

Of the approximately 3,000 photographers active in New Jersey before 1900, a substantial number worked in Hudson County. This database compiled by Monmouth County Archivist Gary D. Saretzky provides studio names, addresses and dates of operation that can help date your photos.

HCGS Member Access Only


The Hudson Observer Death Notices

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UPDATED JANUARY 27, 2010!


Jersey City, NJ Street Name Changes 1871-1899

Changes 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.

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The Jersey Journal Death Notices

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Old Bergen Reformed Church Deaths

A selection of deaths in the Jersey City church from 1664-1850

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Old Bergen Reformed Church Marriages

A selection of marriages in the Jersey City church
from 1664-1830

> Browse the names in the database


Union City Street Name Changes

On January 2, 1926 most of the street names in West Hoboken and Union Hill were changed to reflect their merger into the town of Union City. This shows the old and new names.

> Browse street names

NEW FEBRUARY 5, 2010

West New York & Guttenberg
World War I "Roll of Honor"

Over 1600 residents of West New York and Guttenberg, Hudson County, NJ that served in World War I. These names are taken from "Welcome Home Our Heroes: West New York and Guttenberg," published in 1919.

> Browse names in the database


West New York World War II Veterans

Courtesy of the West New York Library's Estela Longo, Alan Ballester, and Weiliang Lai this is an index of 1,950 names of resident veterans mentioned in area newspaper clippings.

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World War I Casualties from Bayonne

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World War I Casualties from Hudson City

Hudson City Residents Who Gave Their Lives During World War I: The "America Triumphant" Memorial

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> View audio-visual slide show of the rededication


World War II Bayonne Soldier Deaths

The Official list of 300 soldiers from Bayonne who fought and died in service during World War II

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Upcoming Databases



Hudson County Resident World War II Veteran Citations

Residents of Hudson County who received military citations for service during World War II. Do you have a relative who was a Hudson County resident serving during WWII and received any military service citation? Send proof of residence and military citation to projects@hudsoncountynjgenealogy.org and we'll include them.


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 #


If you've been collecting data on a particular aspect of Hudson County genealogy and would like to see your work posted here, please contact projects@HudsonCountyNJGenealogy.org


Calendar


March 13, 2010
Got Dutch ancestry? Denis Doran, presents "The Dutch in Hudson County"
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April 10, 2010.
Tom Flagg presents "Railroads in Hudson County." Part 2 of the meeting will be a genealogy roundtable discussion.
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May 15, 2010.
James Beidler, presents "Researching German Ancestors." Learn how to research your German roots.

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June 12, 2010.
HCGS Road Trip: Ellis Island
Just Announced!
> More info coming soon

> All 2009-2010 Calendar Events



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