Before 1876, what is now Ridgewood was a part of Franklin Township.  There is a State Census for 1855 and it is readable.  The information is limited and it is not indexed.  It names the head of household and then enumerates the members of the household by age and race only (similar to the pre-1850 Federal Censuses).  This film can be ordered at a Family History Center.  (FHL US/CAN Film 802944).  Hope this helps in your search.   Regards, Peggy Peggy W.Norris Ridgewood Public Library 125 No. Maple Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-670-5600, ext. 135 pwnorris@ridgewoodlibrary.org -----Original Message----- From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" Sent: 5/7/2007 11:57:00 AM To: Cc: Subject: [NJBERGEN] Ridgewood - circa 1855 questions This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DeanR53 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/3199/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I know ridgewood wasn't incorporated until 1894; so, in the 1852-1859 timeframe, if I wanted to search the NJ state census, would I find "Ridgewood"? I am looking to place two families in the "township'hamlet or whatever one would call it, to at least try and verify a "story" that a relative was born there about 1854/5. Has anyone any experience with viewing this census? Is it light and difficult to read? I just would like to find my right ancestors by finally finding them early in their arrival to limit my scope of hoping to find a church record. Anyone have any advice specific to Ridgewood in 1853-1859 tiemframe? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NJBERGEN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message