Welcome to the Cape May County
Genealogy Library

About our Library

Here you will find information pertaining to Cape May County families and local history. To learn more about our geneaology 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 Genealogical Holdings

Research Fees

There are nominal fees for research assistance at a distance.

• Research fees

Research Request Form

Send us this form so we can better help you.

• Genealogy Request Form

Cape May County’s Early Families

The early settlers in Cape May County came from Long Island, New York and Massachusetts and were direct descendants of the Pilgrims. The earliest settlers were whalers although this industry was later replaced by farming, fishing, ship building and cedar shingle mining.

• The original 35 whaler yeoman families of Cape May County
• How to start your own Family Tree.

Library Hours

10:00AM to 2:00PM, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Those requiring extensive assistance should contact our Librarian Sonia Forry at (609) 465-3535.
Please call ahead and make arrangements.

Email us at:

genealogy@co.cape-may.nj.us

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