Speaker Series

Hear Joseph Grabas, author of Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes, and the Pursuit of Happiness, talk about Land Deeds and the Illumination of State, Local, and Family History
Mr. Grabas will discuss how people of different backgrounds fought to claim their piece of the Garden State. He also will share the bizarre and mysterious stories that emerge from NJ’s property records. Finally, he will discuss how property records can reveal a great deal about family history and are an excellent source for genealogists. This event is free and open to the public!