New Jersey, Essex County, Superintendent of Soldiers' Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection consists of grave registration records from the Superintendent of Soldiers' Burials in Essex County, New Jersey for years 1776-1979. The records are arranged alphabetically by the veteran's name. The microfilm of the original record is in the Essex County Records Building in Newark, New Jersey.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Address
 * Next of kin
 * Death date
 * Cemetery
 * Branch of service

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the deceased
 * The place of residence
 * The approximate death or probate date

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * Use the information to find a copy of a death certificate
 * Use the information about their military service to look for service or pension records
 * Search for a probate record
 * Search local newspapers for an obituary to identify other family members

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames
 * Check for an index. There are often indexes created by the court or local historical and genealogical societies
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of New Jersey.
 * US Military Basic Search Strategies
 * New Jersey Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.