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History & Genealogy

Historians & Genealogists

Historical and genealogical resources and topics.

Genealogical Resources - Vital & Family Records
Genealogical Index Search Service
Genealogical Societies Authorized to do Business in Connecticut
Prepare for Your Research trip to the History & Genealogy Unit
Professional Genealogists
Rules and Procedures for Researchers Using Archival Records and Secured Collections
Using Secured Collections, Archives, and Offsite Materials
Suggestions for getting started with genealogical research

History & Genealogy sub-topics

  • Genealogy
  • History

Pages / Guides

  • Census Information on Individuals
  • Civil War Service Records
  • Connecticut Census Index, 1790-1850
  • Connecticut Newspapers
    Do you have the Hartford Courant? Which newspapers do you have?
  • Connecticut Vital Records
  • Databases of Individuals listed in State Archives Records
  • Ethnic Genealogy Resources
  • Genealogical Index Search Service
    Do you offer genealogical research for people that cannot visit?
  • Genealogical Resources - Vital & Family Records
  • List of Books on Connecticut's History
  • Names included in our collection of Biographical Sketches
  • Naturalization records for Connecticut
    How can I find out if my ancestor became a citizen?
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  • Nicknames
    What were some common personal nicknames in the 18th and 19th centuries?
  • Old House Research
    Does the State Library have any resources I can use to research my historic home?
  • Probate Estate Papers Index
  • Research Databases Available Through the Connecticut State Library
  • Research Guide to Naturalization Records at the Connecticut State Library
  • Revolutionary War Service Records
  • The 1752 Calendar Change
  • Using Secured Collections, Archives, and Offsite Materials
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Related links

  • Web links
  • Database
About Connecticut: A Brief History of the State
Charter Oak - Connecticut's State Tree
Colonial Connecticut Records

The official record books of the General Court/General Assembly, containing proceedings and other materials. This 15 volume collection contains a wealth of information for those researching Connecticut people, government, history and law. Colonial Connecticut Records. (CCR) provides online delivery of the complete digitized volumes. 

Connecticut Records available at LDS Family History Centers

Most Connecticut vital records to about 1900, and Connecticut land, church, and probate records, and some of the municipal court, county court, and court of common pleas naturalization records have been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, which is affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).

Connecticut's Historical Firsts

Early History. A brief historical overview.

FamilySearch

An amazing free family history website! Their "records span billions of names across hundreds of collections--including birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more." You can also find a local Family History Center and search the Family History Library catalog.

Connecticut General Assembly Members

Lists members of the Connecticut General Assembly. The list of state Senators dates back to 1776, and entries for House members begin with 1849.  Database created by the Connecticut State Library.

Link to Connecticut General Assembly Members from the State Library
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CT State Library Collections in Ancestry.com

Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880

U.S. Federal Census - 1880 Schedules of Defective, Dependent, and Delinquent Classes

Connecticut, Passport and Birth Certificates, 1852-1928

Connecticut, Military Census, 1917

Link to CT State Library Collections in Ancestry.com from the State Library
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