Connecticut Genealogy on a Budget

Yes, genealogy is never a cheap hobby, but there are affordable resources.

1. Check out FamilySearch. It’s a free genealogy site offered by the Church of the Latter Day Saints. They’ve made extensive digitization efforts, and as result, offer free access to images of many original records.
2. Join one of the state’s genealogical societies. Connecticut Society of Genealogists and Connecticut Ancestry Society both offer publications on Connecticut history and genealogy.
3. Consider subscribing to Connecticut Explored, a state history magazine.
4. Visit the website of the Connecticut State Library’s History and Genealogy division. (The finding aids are amazing!)
5. Visit the online encyclopedia of Connecticut Humanities.
6. Check in with the library and historical society where your ancestor lived.