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Finding Women Ancestors in New Jersey

New Jersey State Library genealogy librarian Regina Fitzpatrick shares strategies for locating New Jersey women in records collections from the Colonial era to the 20th century. On Zoom.

This program explores:

• Useful places to start
• Ins and outs of various collections
• What to do if you can’t find a woman ancestor on an index
• Searching other people’s records for your woman ancestor

From the presenter: Regina Fitzpatrick is Genealogy Librarian at the NJ State Library.  In addition to the Genealogy Collection, a non-circulating 18,000 plus item collection, she also oversees the Map and Atlas Collection, and the New Jersey State Library Archives collection.  Prior to working at the Library, Regina worked for the New Jersey State Archives, where she became an expert on New Jersey Genealogical Collections and helping to conduct family history research.  At the State Library, Regina currently provides general Reference Services, in addition to specific Genealogy assistance, and teaches classes on conducting New Jersey Genealogy research. 

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