Author Archives: Bryna O'Sullivan

Until 1818, the Congregational Church was the establishment or state church of Connecticut. As a result, many families were members by default. Congregational Church records can provide substitute records of birth, marriage, and death. In the early 1900s, the Connecticut State Library began to collect copies of the state’s church records to ensure their preservation.Continue reading “What is the Connecticut Church Record Abstract Collection and how can it help my research?”