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Links to GSBC Info on this web page | Updated: 17 Nov 2008 To explore this site: -- Click on the links at the top of the page and the left side bar.
Members of the GSBC have recently completed two projects. 1. Index of all articles of the Archivist through 2007. Allows easy access to information on families you are researching. 2. Family files submitted by members have been entered into a genealogy database and have been integrated as far as possible. Many of these lineages go back to the original settlers of New Amsterdam and Bergen County and some extend back into Europe. Both projects are available on CD: $8.00 each for members $10.00 each for non-members Inquiries to: njgsbc@gmail.com  GSBC PROGRAM MEETINGProgram meetings are generally on the 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at the Ridgewood Public Library THIS MONTH'S PROGRAM
AccessNewspaper Archive is now available at the Ridgewood Public Library. You can search or browse 72.8 million pages from 2,779 newspapers from 692 cities over a period of 239 years. Access is through the Research Databases page on the Library website at the Library only.
An index of the NJ State Census for 1885, 1895, 1905, and 1915 for Ridgewood and surrounding towns has now been completed and is available on-line. These censuses are useful to genealogists and local historians, providing details about family composition, occupations, birthplace and more. For details and the indexes see the Ridgewood Public Librry web page at:
The new schedule of upcoming classes at the Ridgewood Public Library will be posted shortly.
The Monthly Calendar showing when GSBC library patron volunteers are available to help with genealogical research at the Ridgewood Library, is now posted here. The list of Specialties each of the Library Patron Assistants - Contact the appropriate Assistant for your special questions
Queries - The GSBC library patron volunteers will do research at the library. Click here for details on submitting your query. Tribute Gift Cards - The GSBC offers a variety of commemorative Tribute Gift Cards that are attractively printed on parchment paper. We will send these to your friends and family for all special occasions� birth announcements, birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, congratulations, get-well messages, sympathy and memorials or any other message you may wish to send. Click here for more information Who are we? The Genealogical Society of Bergen County Membership The annual dues are: Benefits: Click here for for details on benefits of membership in the GSBC Click here for a printable copy of the membership application, and further membership information. Publications The Archivist Click here to view "Bergen County's Townships and Municipalities ", a series of articles with maps that first appeared in The Archivist. All four parts cover the boundaries of the townships and municipalities throughout Bergen County's history from the 1600's to the present time. A valuable resource if you need to find the name or boundaries of those old townships while researching census or other records in Bergen, Hudson or Passaic Counties. Members are encouraged to submit articles, queries , research hints, suggestions, genealogical indices, etc., for publication in The Archivist . �The deadline for submission is the 10th of the month preceding publication of The Archivist. Please send material to: Genealogical Society of Bergen County, N.J.Surname Index An index of surnames provided by GSBC members is maintained. Over 4,000 surnames of persons that GSBC members have been researching are available on this Surname Index. All members are encouraged to list the surnames that they are researching and possibly connect with others researching the same names. Click Here to see the Surname Index. Library The society has an ever expanding library collection that is located at the Local History and Genealogical Section of the Reference Room on the 2nd floor of the Ridgewood Public Library. This collection of genealogies, books, periodicals, newsletters, journals, and CD's concentrates on Bergen County and its surrounding areas. Additionally, there are numerous reference materials covering basic genealogy and other parts of the world. Donations of applicable genealogical books, etc., to the GSBC library are always welcome. The GSBC collection augments the Ridgewood Library's own impressive collection of local history and genealogy references. A file of member's pedigree charts and family group sheets is also maintained at the library. The collection is open during normal library hours. Members of the GSBC are available at the library to assist in genealogical research at prearranged times. Click here to see a schedule of hours for the coming month. Also, anyone interested in volunteering to assist at the library should please contact the Library Committee Chair.
Vertical Family Files Family Information furnished by GSBC members are maintained in File Cabinets at the Library. These generally include Family Group Records, Family Trees, and sometimes the related source material. All members are encouraged to submit Family Group Records, Family Trees, and other relevant material. Preferably, it is suggested that this information be provided as a file from your computer genealogical program (such as Family Tree Maker, Legacy, The Master Genealogist, etc.,) to expedite entry of this data into our searchable database. These files may be submitted on a floppy disk, Cd-Rom, or via e-mail. This information has been entered into a genealogy software program so that names and relationships may be easily found by just entering a name. This project has been completed, and it includes more than 65,000 names. This information will be available on CD sometime in the near future. Click here to send a message to learn how to submit your information and/or to obtain more information about this project. Speaker's Bureau Organizations, libraries, etc., who would like to have a speaker at one of their functions should contact the chairman of the Speaker's Bureau to make arrangements. The GSBC has speakers available to talk at your library or society meetings on different genealogical subjects, including: Please Click Here to contact the chairman of the Speaker's Bureau if you are interested. Education
Saturday, February 16, 2008 10 AM. HeritageQuest Online Saturday, March 8, 2008 10 AM. New York City Genealogy Thursday, March 13, 2008 10 AM. Using Historic Newspapers: New York Times, Brooklyn Eagle, and Access Newspaper Archives Wednesdays, March 26 and April 2, 2008 10 AM. Introduction to Internet Genealogy Thursday, April 10, 2008 7 PM. Finding Living Relatives on the Internet Saturday, April 26, 2008 10 AM. AncestryLE Tuesday, May 13, 2008 7 PM. Immigration Databases for the Port of New York Wednesday Sept. 17, 10 am. Searching Census Databases: Introduction to census research and how to use HeritageQuestOnline and AncestryLE to find census records for genealogical research. Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 am. Advanced Census Searching: Learn creative ways of searching census records for genealogy research. You can find those missing relatives! Wedensdays, Oct. 15 & 22, 10 am. Introduction to Internet Genealogy: Learn what is available for free on the web and how to access it through the Library's web page. Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 am. City Directories: Learn how to use the wealth of information available in city directories to advance your genealogical research. NEW CLASS Previous Computer Courses at the Ridgewood Library Searching Census Databases Learn how to use HeritageQuest Online and AncestryLE to find census records for genealogical research. Required prerequisite: Internet Basics class or experience using the Internet. Links to Related Sites and Other Things GSBC Family Home Pages - A list of home pages of GSBC members. These sites include family trees, where to find information in Bergen County, Passenger Lists & Naturalization Records, tips and procedures for researching in Bergen County and elsewhere, and other useful information. Bergen County Links - Links to Web Sites relating to Bergen County, New Jersey and nearby areas. Field Trips - Field trips are generally made by members on an unscheduled basis to any of the many nearby genealogical research facilities. Use this link for more information. Queries Members of the Genealogical Society of Bergen County may submit queries for publication in The Archivist and research by volunteers as available (Free to members). A fee of $5.00 is charged for queries submitted by non-members. Click on the link to see details. You are our 19500 visitor -- thanks for stopping by! Webmaster Joe Boyle This site is generously
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(GSBC), is a non-profit society founded in 1973, whose original purpose was to provide a forum for those searching for their family heritage. This original purpose has been expanded to include seeking out and preserving information about the families and genealogical records of the greater Bergen County area, and offering educational and other assistance to all those interested in genealogical research. The GSBC now provides classroom training and seminars to educate and promote interest in family history, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and maintains a genealogical library and other records. 