The Connecticut town boundaries have changed. How do I find my ancestor’s land records?

Connecticut land records are stored in the town in which the property was located at the time the transaction occurred. They do not move as town lines change. How do you find your ancestor’s land records?

If you know where the property is located today, there’s a webpage created by the Connecticut State Library that can help. Called “List of Connecticut Towns & Counties Including Year Established,” it lists the current town name, the year established, and the “parent town” from which it originated. You may have to follow your ancestor’s town back a few steps and you’ll need to check all possible parent towns for your ancestor – but at least it gives you a working list.