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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Roys (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Roys. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Roys is located in Sussex County.

To see how the shape of New Jersey's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Sussex County: Morris, Passaic, Warren, Orange (NY), Monroe (PA) & Pike (PA).

Below are the counties that are near Roys. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Roys:

  • Sussex County     (The home county of Roys)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • McCoys Corner
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCoys Corner
      • McCoys Corner is located in Sussex County
    • Beaver Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Run
      • Beaver Run is located in Sussex County
    • Armstrong
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrong
      • Armstrong is located in Sussex County
    • Wykertown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wykertown
      • Wykertown is located in Sussex County
    • Libertyville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Libertyville
      • Libertyville is located in Sussex County
    • Hardistonville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardistonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardistonville
      • Hardistonville is located in Sussex County
    • Augusta
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
      • Augusta is located in Sussex County
    • Ross Corner
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ross Corner
      • Ross Corner is located in Sussex County
    • Mahola
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahola
      • Mahola is located in Sussex County
    • Edison
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edison
      • Edison is located in Sussex County
    • Newton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newton
      • Newton is located in Sussex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,977 people
    • Crandon Lakes
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crandon Lakes
      • Crandon Lakes is located in Sussex County
    • Layton
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Layton
      • Layton is located in Sussex County
  • Bergen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Campgaw
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Campgaw have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Campgaw
      • Campgaw is located in Bergen County
    • Mahwah
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mahwah
      • Mahwah is located in Bergen County
    • Wyckoff
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyckoff
      • Wyckoff is located in Bergen County
    • Wortendyke
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wortendyke
      • Wortendyke is located in Bergen County
    • Ridgewood
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgewood
      • Ridgewood is located in Bergen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,915 people
  • Essex County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Fairfield
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairfield have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
      • Fairfield is located in Essex County
    • West Caldwell
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Caldwell
      • West Caldwell is located in Essex County
    • Caldwell
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Caldwell
      • Caldwell is located in Essex County
    • Borough of Essex Fells
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borough of Essex Fells have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borough of Essex Fells
      • Borough of Essex Fells is located in Essex County
      • Estimated population in 2015: 2,159 people
    • Essex Fells
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Essex Fells have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Essex Fells
      • Essex Fells is located in Essex County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,071 people
    • Meadow Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Village
      • Meadow Village is located in Essex County
  • Morris County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Woodport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodport
      • Woodport is located in Morris County
    • Hurdtown
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurdtown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurdtown
      • Hurdtown is located in Morris County
    • Newfoundland
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newfoundland
      • Newfoundland is located in Morris County
    • Lake Telemark
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Telemark
      • Lake Telemark is located in Morris County
    • Hibernia
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hibernia
      • Hibernia is located in Morris County
    • Lyonsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyonsville
      • Lyonsville is located in Morris County
    • White Meadow Lake
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Meadow Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Meadow Lake
      • White Meadow Lake is located in Morris County
    • Budd Lake
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Budd Lake
      • Budd Lake is located in Morris County
    • Dover
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
      • Dover is located in Morris County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 17,619 people
    • Butler
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Butler. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butler
      • Butler is located in Morris County
    • Millbrook
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millbrook
      • Millbrook is located in Morris County
    • Succasunna
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Succasunna
      • Succasunna is located in Morris County
    • Taylortown
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylortown
      • Taylortown is located in Morris County
  • Passaic County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • West Milford
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Milford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Milford
      • West Milford is located in Passaic County
    • Macopin
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macopin
      • Macopin is located in Passaic County
    • Haskell
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haskell
      • Haskell is located in Passaic County
    • Wayne
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wayne have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wayne
      • Wayne is located in Passaic County
    • Singac
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singac have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singac
      • Singac is located in Passaic County
    • Paterson
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paterson
      • Paterson is located in Passaic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 144,801 people
    • Borough of Woodland Park
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Borough of Woodland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Borough of Woodland Park
      • Borough of Woodland Park is located in Passaic County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,655 people
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Millbrook ‑ Historic
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millbrook
      • Millbrook is located in Warren County
    • Allamuchy - Panther Valley
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Allamuchy - Panther Valley. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<2>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allamuchy - Panther Valley
      • Allamuchy - Panther Valley is located in Warren County
    • Blairstown
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blairstown
      • Blairstown is located in Warren County
    • Paulina
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paulina
      • Paulina is located in Warren County
    • Hackettstown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackettstown
      • Hackettstown is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,372 people
    • Vail
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vail
      • Vail is located in Warren County
    • Hope
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hope
      • Hope is located in Warren County
    • Mount Hermon
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Hermon
      • Mount Hermon is located in Warren County
    • Vienna
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
      • Vienna is located in Warren County
    • Hainesburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hainesburg
      • Hainesburg is located in Warren County
    • Beattystown
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beattystown
      • Beattystown is located in Warren County
    • Columbia
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Columbia
      • Columbia is located in Warren County
    • Oxford
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
      • Oxford is located in Warren County
  • Orange County (NY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Unionville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
      • Unionville is located in Orange County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Unionville <3>
    • Amity
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amity
      • Amity is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Newport
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newport have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newport
      • Newport is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Pine Island
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pine Island
      • Pine Island is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Port Jervis
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Edenville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edenville
      • Edenville is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Warwick
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Warwick
      • Warwick is located in Orange County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,711 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Warwick <3>
    • Shin Hollow
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shin Hollow
      • Shin Hollow is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Sparrow Bush
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Big Island
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Island have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Island
      • Big Island is located in Orange County (NY)
    • South Centerville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for South Centerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for South Centerville
      • South Centerville is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Homestead Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead Village
      • Homestead Village is located in Orange County (NY)
    • Huguenot
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
  • Rockland County (NY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Sloatsburg
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sloatsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sloatsburg
      • Sloatsburg is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,089 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sloatsburg <3>
    • Hillburn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillburn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillburn
      • Hillburn is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 980 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hillburn <3>
    • Ramapo
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramapo have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramapo
      • Ramapo is located in Rockland County (NY)
    • Suffern
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suffern
      • Suffern is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 10,970 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Suffern <3>
    • Montebello
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montebello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montebello
      • Montebello is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,579 people
    • Airmont
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Airmont have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Airmont
      • Airmont is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,767 people
    • Tallman
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
    • Viola
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viola have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viola
      • Viola is located in Rockland County (NY)
    • Kaser
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kaser
      • Kaser is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,439 people
    • Monsey
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monsey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monsey
      • Monsey is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monsey <3>
    • Wesley Hills
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wesley Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wesley Hills
      • Wesley Hills is located in Rockland County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,919 people
  • Sullivan County (NY)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Pond Eddy
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pond Eddy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pond Eddy
      • Pond Eddy is located in Sullivan County (NY)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pond Eddy <3>
    • Eldred
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Bloomingburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
    • Yulan
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Wurtsboro
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wurtsboro have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wurtsboro
      • Wurtsboro is located in Sullivan County (NY)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,150 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wurtsboro <3>
    • Yankee Lake
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yankee Lake
      • Yankee Lake is located in Sullivan County (NY)
    • Squirrels Corners
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Squirrels Corners
      • Squirrels Corners is located in Sullivan County (NY)
  • Monroe County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Bushkill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
    • Shoemakers
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shoemakers
      • Shoemakers is located in Monroe County (PA)
    • Coolbaugh
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coolbaugh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coolbaugh
      • Coolbaugh is located in Monroe County (PA)
    • Delaware Water Gap
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delaware Water Gap have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delaware Water Gap
      • Delaware Water Gap is located in Monroe County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 754 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delaware Water Gap <3>
    • East Stroudsburg
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Stroudsburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Northampton County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Portland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
      • Portland is located in Northampton County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 512 people
    • Slateford
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slateford
      • Slateford is located in Northampton County (PA)
  • Pike County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.
    • Conashaugh
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conashaugh have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conashaugh
      • Conashaugh is located in Pike County (PA)
    • Milford
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Matamoras
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matamoras have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matamoras
      • Matamoras is located in Pike County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,364 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matamoras <3>
    • Egypt Mills
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Egypt Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Egypt Mills
      • Egypt Mills is located in Pike County (PA)
    • Millrift
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrift
      • Millrift is located in Pike County (PA)
    • Lords Valley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Lackawaxen
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Rowland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Roys, see our County-by-County Page for Roys.

Newspapers Published in Roys ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 55 newspapers that have been published in the area around Roys.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Roys, there are papers which were published within 15 miles [24.1 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Roys.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Roys:

Cemeteries Near Roys ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Roys.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Roys covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.

  • Hardyston Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hardyston Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hardyston Cemetery
  • Deckertown Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Deckertown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Deckertown Cemetery
  • Union Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
  • Branchville Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Branchville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Branchville Cemetery
  • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
  • Fairview Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Fairview Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Fairview Cemetery
  • Vaughn Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Vaughn Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Vaughn Cemetery
  • Clove Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clove Cemetery
  • St. Thomas Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Thomas Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Thomas Cemetery
  • Wantage Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wantage Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wantage Cemetery
  • Newton Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Newton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Newton Cemetery
  • Canistear Cemetery
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Canistear Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Canistear Cemetery
  • Continue List   (182 more) ...
    • Hainesville Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hainesville Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hainesville Cemetery
    • Bevans Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bevans Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bevans Cemetery
    • St. Joseph Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Joseph Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Joseph Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Roys had railroad service and no post office.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Roys, with the one closest to Roys listed first.

  • Pellettown
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pellettown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pellettown
    • Pellettown is located in Sussex County
  • Armstrong
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armstrong
    • Armstrong is located in Sussex County
  • Beaver Run
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver Run
    • Beaver Run is located in Sussex County
  • Lewisburg
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lewisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lewisburg
    • Lewisburg is located in Sussex County
  • Wykertown
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wykertown
    • Wykertown is located in Sussex County
  • Northrup
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Northrup have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Northrup
    • Northrup is located in Sussex County
  • Plains
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plains
    • Plains is located in Sussex County
  • Papakating
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Papakating have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Papakating
    • Papakating is located in Sussex County
  • Martins
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martins have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martins
    • Martins is located in Sussex County
  • Beemerville
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beemerville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beemerville
    • Beemerville is located in Sussex County
  • Augusta
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
    • Augusta is located in Sussex County
  • Monroe
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monroe have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monroe
    • Monroe is located in Sussex County
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Hardistonville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardistonville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardistonville
      • Hardistonville is located in Sussex County
    • Libertyville
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Libertyville
      • Libertyville is located in Sussex County
    • Lafayette
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lafayette have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafayette
      • Lafayette is located in Sussex County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Roys. See our List of 1890's Communities around Roys.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Roys. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Sussex County: www.sussex.nj.us/

The official website for State of New Jersey: https://www.state.nj.us/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Roys) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Roys. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.1705, Longitude: -74.6574       In this case, the coordinates for Roys have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Roys, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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