Jon Bozard and Joe Klett
Jon Bozard from the New Jersey State Archives presents “Taking Advantage of the New Jersey State Archives”
Jon will discuss the types of records available at the New Jersey State Archives that will help with genealogical research of New Jersey ancestors. These records include vital records, wills, state census, court records and military records among others. He will discuss the difference in records available in person and what is available to customers by mail reference.
Jon Bozard is a Senior Library Assistant with a degree in History from Rutgers University. He has been working at the New Jersey State Archives for 18 years. He has represented the Archives over the years at various events and given many presentations around the state.
To expand access to the State Archives collections Jon has entered thousands of death records for online databases. He is currently working on data entry for a future database of New Jersey Tax Ratables 1772-1822. A lifelong Civil War enthusiast, he has organized and processed the Civil War Regimental Records and completely reorganized the Muster Rolls by Congressional District, 1863-1865.