New Jersey Biographical Sketches, 1916

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Granted to the Duke of York by the King of England, New Jersey was settled in the seventeenth century by a diverse group of persons from Europe and other American colonies. Originally published in 1916, this database is a collection of biographical sketches of nearly 1,000 prominent men and women who helped settle and govern the colony and state. Compiled from the extensive historical records available at the State Archives, entries provide helpful details regarding the individual, including birthplace, occupation, and important achievements. In most entries, names of spouse and children are revealed. Additionally, notable descendents are listed. For researchers of ancestors from New Jersey, this database can be a helpful source of detailed information.

Sources New Jersey Historical Society. New Jersey Biographical and Genealogical Notes from the Volumes of the New Jersey Archives. Newark, NJ: New Jersey Historical Society, 1916.

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