Toms River New Jersey Family History Center

The Toms River Family History 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


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


 * Language: English

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

Open Hours:
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

CORONAVIRUS:
'''March 12, 2020: Due to the spread of the Covid-19 virus, all gatherings in our church buildings are being suspended immediately until further notice. As such the Toms River Family History Center will be closed temporarily. Please check this website for updates on reopening.'''

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
Spring Break: April 13th-17th

July 13th-17th

Thanksgiving Break: November 26th-27th

Christmas/Winter Break: December TBD

Collections

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

FHC Portal

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

ANCESTRY

FIND MY PAST

KINPOINT

GENEANET

FOLD 3

MY HERITAGE

PUZZILLA

FAMNET

PAPER TRAIL

AMERICAN ANCESTORS

THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR RESEARCH DATABASE

ALEXANDER STREET PRESS

19TH CENTURY BRITISH LIBRARY NEWSPAPER DIGITAL ARCHIVE

ARKIVDIGITAL

NEWSPAPERS.COM

Hardware and Equipment 

5 Computers with FHC Portal access

2 Film Readers 1 of which is also a Fiche reader

Scanner

Staff Research Specialties

 * Assistance with Scout Genealogy Merit Badge.
 * Scanning available

Volunteer at the Center

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