Jersey Roots Genealogy

Adjutant General William S. Stryker was known for his Civil War service, but his actions after the war are what we’re most grateful for! As Adjutant General for the State of New Jersey, he collected many records regarding the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. Many of the materials we have in our military collections today are thanks to his efforts in the 1800s. To celebrate the start of the 250th year of New Jersey, our display in the Manuscript Reading Room is all about Stryker and his efforts to collect and celebrate the Revolutionary efforts in New Jersey. Check it out on your next visit!

Great news! 1952 marriages are now available on microfilm!

These are available for in-person research only. For mailed and certified copies of post-1950 marriages, you still need to go through the Department of Health.

Click the link to schedule your Microfilm Room Appointment! https://bit.ly/njsaappointments

This New Jersey house is older than the United States itself. 🤯

Built in 1708, the Isaac Watson House has stood on this bluff for over 300 years. When its foundation was laid, America wasn't even a dream. The Revolutionary War was still decades away.

Imagine the history these walls have seen. It has survived wars, witnessed the birth of a nation, and watched the world transform from colonial farmland into the 21st century.

As the oldest house in Mercer County, it’s a true time capsule overlooking the Abbott Marshlands. Today, it’s fittingly cared for by the Daughters of the American Revolution—guardians of a history this house has actually lived through.