News Releases 2008

11-05-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Receives 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Status

JERSEY CITY, NJ. - The Hudson County Genealogical Society, the only genealogy and family history group focused entirely on the study of Hudson County New Jersey, is pleased to announce that on October 20, 2008 it received notification of the acceptance of its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit status from the Internal Revenue Service.
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09-04-2008

Speer Cemetery Update

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce improvements in the condition of historic Speer Cemetery in Jersey City.
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08-29-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Display Launched at the Secaucus Public Library

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society has created a display of Hudson County history and genealogy which is being generously hosted by the Secaucus Public Library through September 2008.
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08-29-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Holy Name Cemetery Index Project Underway

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — Holy Name Cemetery on West Side Avenue in Jersey City, NJ is THE cemetery for Roman Catholics in the area and The Hudson County Genealogial Society now has well underway its project of compiling volunteer data of burials there into a publicly accessible database that will be available on its web site.
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06-28-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society to Index Death Notices from The Hudson Observer

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society has partnered with the Jersey City Free Public Library to index death notices found in The Hudson Observer. The Jersey City Free Public Library has the Observer on microfilm.
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06-05-2008

Old Bergen Cemetery and Speer Cemetery Cleanup

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — On Saturday, June 7, volunteers will once again work on a clean up of two of the oldest cemeteries in Hudson County, the Old Bergen Cemetery and the Speer Cemetery. Volunteers are meeting at the Old Bergen Cemetery on Bergen Avenue at 9:00 A.M. If possible, please come to help with this work.
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06-01-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Launches a Public Message Forum on Its Web Site

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society announces the launch of the HCGS Public Message Forums on its Web site. This public forum was created by The Hudson County Genealogical Society for those researching their ancestors in Hudson County New Jersey or anyone with an interest in Hudson County history.
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05-12-2008

Alert to Those With Ancestors Buried in Jersey City Cemetery

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society has recently become aware of the apparent abandonment of the Jersey City Cemetery, formerly known as Harsimus Cemetery. The Jersey Journal has just published an article concerning the current state of the cemetery. > READ MORE

04-14-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Wins "Honoring Our Ancestors" Grant

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society has won a March 2008 “Honoring Our Ancestors” Grant from Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak.  Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak, the noted genealogist and author of such books as They Came to America: Finding Your Immigrant Ancestors, sponsors grants to individuals, small groups or organizations to further projects of genealogical or historical significance
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04-02-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society at the 2008 Hoboken Art & Music Festival

APRIL 2, 2008 – JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society will have a table at the upcoming Hoboken Art & Music Festival on Sunday, May 4 from 11am to 6pm. This event will be HCGS's biggest exposure to the public this year. > READ MORE

03-31-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Holds Records Seminar at Historic Brennan Courthouse

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — On Saturday, April 12, 2008, the Hudson County Genealogical Society, in co-operation with the Hudson County Office of Cultural Affairs and Tourism, will host “Unlocking County Genealogical Records,” in the Theodore Conrad rotunda of the William Brennan Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City at 11 a.m. Speakers will include Hudson County Surrogate Donald W. DeLeo, County Clerk Barbara A. Netchert, and Sidney King, Division of Archives and Record Management. > READ MORE

02-02-2008

The Hudson County Genealogical Society Launches It's Online Gift Store

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The Hudson County Genealogical Society has launched an online storefront hosted on CafePress.com to help fund current and future Society projects. > READ MORE

01-12-2008

First Issue of "Hudson Roots," the Member Newsletter of The Hudson County Genealogical Society Now Available

JERSEY CITY, NJ. — The first issue of "Hudson Roots," the newsletter of The Hudson County Genealogical Society has been launched.
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