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.