Toms River New Jersey FamilySearch Center

The Toms River FamilySearch Center is located in Ocean County New Jersey. We have patrons from a 50 mile radius. Our staff is available to help you get started on your research.



Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location Map

Address:  1348 Old Freehold Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753


 * The FamilySearch Center entrance is located at the door on the north side of the church building facing Intermediate North Way Rd. Ring the doorbell for entrance to the FamilySearch Center.
 * This is not a mailing address. Due to limited staff, FamilySearch Centers are unable to respond to mail inquiries.


 * Language: English

Phone:  1-732-349-5947 (call only during Center hours listed below).

Center Hours:

 * Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
 * Wednesday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Please check website for Holiday and unexpected closings.

To make an appointment for group visits please contact the FamilySearch Center in advance during operating hours.

2023 FamilySearch Center Closures
Tuesday, October 3rd we are only open 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Tuesday, October 24th

Thanksgiving Break - November 21st and 22nd

'''Christmas Break - December 19th through January 8th '''

Weather Closures:


 * Closed when local schools (Toms River School District) are closed due to inclement weather.



Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog
 * The Toms River, NJ FamilySearch Center has a collection of microfilm and microfiche on extended loan from the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City.



FamilySearch Center Portal

The FamilySearch Center Portal page gives free access in the center to family history websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

ANCESTRY

FIND MY PAST

GENEANET

FOLD 3

IRISH ANCESTORS

MY HERITAGE

NEWSPAPER ARCHIVE

PUZZILLA

FAMNET

AMERICAN ANCESTORS

ALEXANDER STREET PRESS

19TH CENTURY BRITISH LIBRARY NEWSPAPER DIGITAL ARCHIVE

ARKIVDIGITAL

Hardware and Equipment 

5 Computers with FamilySearch Center Portal access

2 Film Readers 1 of which is also a Fiche reader,

Staff Research Specialties

 * Italian research
 * Irish research
 * Mayflower research
 * Assistance with BSA Genealogy Merit Badge

Volunteer at the Center

 * Volunteer training available for Indexing. These volunteer opportunities can be done on your home computer.