Are you a Connecticut resident researching your own family or a librarian, community center coordinator, or senior center coordinator working to coordinate a genealogy group? Here are some free resources that can help. FamilySearch: A free genealogy website run by the Church of the Latter Day Saints, FamilySearch has digitized images of records from throughoutContinue reading “Free Genealogy Resources for Connecticut Residents”
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Were Connecticut Revolutionary War units integrated or segregated?
Both. Connecticut had one segregated unit: the company of Capt. David Humphreys in the 4th Connecticut. The privates in that company were all men of color. The company never saw its commander, who was assigned as a staff officer to Washington. The men consistently refer to him as Elijah Humphreys in pension applications. Although itContinue reading “Were Connecticut Revolutionary War units integrated or segregated?”
Did Connecticut warn out?
If you’ve studied colonial New England genealogy, you’ve probably heard about the practice of “warning out”. “Warning out” was a practice in which the town’s selectmen would tell unwanted inhabitants they had to leave the community, usually to avoid paying for care of an individual not raised in or with deep ties to a community.Continue reading “Did Connecticut warn out?”
How do I determine what Connecticut laws might have impacted my ancestor?
Civil records of our ancestors were the end result of a series of laws. Laws determined when vital records were created, who had to be recorded, what information was included, what fees were charged for that recording, and more. Reviewing the original laws can help us understand what a source can and cannot tell usContinue reading “How do I determine what Connecticut laws might have impacted my ancestor?”
How do I document my Middletown Revolutionary War ancestor?
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What is the Connecticut Church Record Abstract Collection and how can it help my research?
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?”
5 free genealogy sites for researching your CT ancestors
FamilySearch: The website hosts images of many original CT records, including land, probate, and more. A library can become an affiliate, allowing for onsite access to even more records. CT State Library: The website of the Connecticut State Library, it includes indexes and more. This site is a great way to locate death records orContinue reading “5 free genealogy sites for researching your CT ancestors”
