Hi List, Does anyone know where and how to find Sussex land records that pre-date those in the Sussex Courthouse (about 1785)? One of the guys at the courthouse thought those early records are kept in the town of Red Bank New Jersey. But I have been unable to locate a name, address, or phone number. Any ideas?? I am researching the Barber family particularly in Greenwich and Lopatcong townships of early Sussex County. Thanks, Fred Fred Meek 12310 Old Oaks Houston, TX 77024 (713) 932-6980 home (281) 423-5865 work

Dear Fred, I was at the Hall of Records in Newton about a month ago and encountered the same problem. I needed a mortgage record which had been moved to another location. Their new location is in a building located behind the Sussex Library located at the Homestead Complex. (Sussex residents, if I have the name wrong, please let me know.) However, they are not accessible at this time since they are still packed up since the new location is still under construction. A very helpful man named Richard helped me find out about them. He told me that researchers will not be able to go to the new location to view the records but will have to request them first from the Hall of Records and I suppose wait for them to be sent to Newton. Sorry, I know this is not what you wanted to hear. Personally, I am waiting for the summer and will call well in advance and see what can be arranged. B. DiMunno ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathy & Fred Meek" <winmeek@swbell.net> To: <NJSUSSEX-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 12:14 AM Subject: [NJSUSSEX-L] Early Land Records - (Barber surname) > Hi List, > Does anyone know where and how to find Sussex land records that pre-date those in the Sussex Courthouse (about 1785)? One of the guys at the courthouse thought those early records are kept in the town of Red Bank New Jersey. But I have been unable to locate a name, address, or phone number. Any ideas?? > I am researching the Barber family particularly in Greenwich and Lopatcong townships of early Sussex County. > Thanks, Fred > Fred Meek > 12310 Old Oaks > Houston, TX 77024 > (713) 932-6980 home > (281) 423-5865 work > >