Welcome to the
Cape May County
Genealogical Library
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Library
News
Thank you for the
following donations:
Bob Francois from the
Millville Historical Society for donating a photograph of the formal
opening of the Cape May County Historical Museum, November 8th, 1930.
Dan Stites for a copy
of the Peterson Family Bible record, earliest date 1807
Fred Coldren for a CD
of the 50th anniversary of the 1962 trial run of the Cape May Lewes
Ferry
Lois Broomell for a
copy of The Shropshire Family of Cumberland County, 1746—1981
Lois also for the
Cemeteries of Cumberland
County by Charles E. Sheppard
Jim Campbell for
The McPherson Family of
Cape May County
The Cape May Patriots
Chapter of the NSDAR donated the 3 volume set of
America’s Women in the
Revolutionary Era 1760—1790 and
Forgotten Patriots: African Americans and American Indians in the
Revolutionary War.
(Left: Pat Munson
Siter, DAR Regent presents books to Museum Director Pary Tell)
Nearly all the
years from 1962 to 2012 of the Blue Book are available. Please
contact the Library if you need a particular issue. Our number is
609.465.3535 ext 4 or 5 or email genealogy@
co.cape-may.nj.us.
Cost is determined by the year of publication.
Sonia Forry, Library
Coordinator Lois Broomell, Genealogist
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About our Library
Here you will find information pertaining to Cape May
County families and local history. To learn more about our genealogy
holdings and research materials, research fees, requesting information,
Cape May County’s early families or information on how to begin
genealogy follow the links below
Cape May County’s Early Families
Most of the early
settlers in Cape May County came from Long Island, New York. Others came
from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Burlington, West Jersey. Many of
the earliest settlers were whalers, though raising cattle and harvesting
timber were important early industries as well.
Research Fees
There are nominal fees for research assistance at a
distance.
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Library Hours
10:00AM to 3:30PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Those requiring extensive assistance should contact
our Library Coordinator Sonia Forry at (609) 465-3535.
Please call ahead and make arrangements.
Other Genealogy Links
Email us at:
genealogy@co.cape-may.nj.us |
