Welcome to the
Cape May County
Genealogical Library
Library News
Myrna Adamczyk, who is retired from the
Surrogate’s Office, now volunteers in the library. Mary Lou Bishop,
a long time volunteer before moving to Texas, solved the mystery of
the “Coats of Arms” index cards—she had the book.
New books for the library collection:
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Abstracts of Wills Recorded in Cumberland
County, NJ Volume 2, 1826—1855
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A Time to Remember, a History of NJ
Methodists First Camp Meeting, South Seaville NJ, 1864—1988
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Lighthouse to Leeward, Cumberland county
Genealogical Data—The Salem Tenth in West Jersey by Stanley
Craig Leaming Genealogy donated by John McElhattan of Oaksville,
Washington.
We thank Janet Vance (now living in Connecticut) for her many recent
donations of books, maps and documents to our collection. Several
books from the vault and library have been removed to the
bookbindery in Atlantic City for much needed repair.
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 |
