GSNJ Bible and Family Records Collection
For more than 100 years, GSNJ has been processing. collecting, and indexing family Bible pages and other family records and notations submitted by researchers. The collection continues to grow and contains more than 6,200 records, primarily pre-1850, which are arranged in accession order.
The majority of records are copies of original family records, such as those found in the family Bible (births, marriages, deaths, etc.), but some contain transcribed family information or copies of published lineages. Most non-English records have not been translated.
Using the GSNJ Bible and Family Records Collection in person
NOTICE: The Bible and Family Records collection is temporarily relocated at the New Jersey State Archives in Trenton, New Jersey for access by the public. Instructions for accessing this collection can be found by clicking here.
GSNJ Bible and Family Records numbered 1-5999 are bound in volumes. The volumes are available on NJSA’s open shelves in the Manuscript Room, without a call slip.
GSNJ Bible and Family Records numbered 6000 and above are available by call slip and are only accessible during Manuscript Room hours.
NOTICE: The information below on accessing this collection at Special Collections and University Archives, Rutgers University is not valid at this time due to limited access to SC/UA.
Researchers may use the GSNJ collections, free of charge, by visiting Special Collections and University Archives (SC/UA) at Rutgers University; however, all research visits must be arranged in advance. To schedule an appointment, click here.
The Special Collections and University Archives (SC/UA) at Rutgers University contains a vast amount of historical and genealogical materials, maps, photographs, publications about New Jersey history, and manuscript materials.
Please note that all researchers must check bags, coats, and other materials as requested in the lockers provided at the facility. Non-flash photography is with permission. Scanning equipment is not allowed. Photocopies are available for a small fee. See the SC/UA Rutgers website for complete rules and regulations.
Most of GSNJ’s Bible and Family Records have been photocopied and bound. The bound photocopies are available on GSNJ’s open shelves, without call slip, at the SC/UA. Entries not found in the bound books are available by call slip only.
We encourage you to visit the SC/UA Rutgers in-person and explore this wonderful resource for New Jersey genealogy and history.
Special Collections and University Archives
Alexander Library, Rutgers University
169 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163
If you are not able to visit the GSNJ Bible and Family Records Collection, GSNJ offers assistance to those who cannot access our collections in person or who have questions about our holdings. Click here for information on submitting a research request.
GSNJ Bible and Family Records Collection Indexes
There are 3 Indexes for the Bible and Family Records Collection. These indexes are in PDF format and can be downloaded. The index compilation is a major initiative, and the database will continue to improve and grow with the collection. If you find an error, please contact us at reference@gsnj.org so that we may correct the index.
Bible and Family Records numbered 1 through 5999
Index Sorted by Record Number – 1,746 pages, size is 7.2 MB
Index Sorted by Surname then Record Number – 1,731 pages, size is 11 MB
Bible and Family Records numbered 6,000 and above
This index will continue to be updated as records are added to the collection.
Index Sorted by Record Number – 14 pages, size is 100 KB