Membership

We're looking for new members

Near or far from Hudson County, stay connected to your roots with the HCGS. If you have ancestors in Hudson County, NJ or just a historical interest in the area, get involved with a community of members who share your interests.

Member Benefits

The Hudson County Genealogical Society has a number of benefits ONLY accessible to members including:

• An extensive online list of surnames other members are researching and which you can add to at any time
• Our online Member Directory - use it to contact other members with research interests similar to yours
• Hudson Roots, the quarterly HCGS newsletter in print and on the web site
• The option to attend meetings, seminars and events conducted by the HCGS
• “Event Extras”: Downloadable handouts, PowerPoint presentations, audio .mp3 podcasts and more from many of our meetings (especially great for those that can't attend in person or just want a refresher)
• Minutes from all past meetings so you stay in touch
• Participation in and first access to special databases like:
  • The Hudson Observer Death Notices
  • Holy Name Cemetery Index of Burials
  • The Jacob Wallingen Van Winkle Family Tree and Index - a who's who of early Hudson County families
• And coming in October 2008 - a true social network for the HCGS where members near and far can collaborate, post photos, have their own blog and more. Beta testing is underway.

Membership Dues

Membership levels and dues for the 2007-2008 fiscal year are:

• Individual = $20.00 per year
• Family (at one location) = $30.00 per year

Membership is for a full year, beginning on the date payment is received.

You will receive your member information shortly after your application has been processed and membership dues have been received.

To join, please complete our online membership application