Looking to document a Connecticut ancestor’s death? The death record, obituary, church burial record, and probate record are the first stops for most researchers. However, they may not document every ancestor. For Connecticut ancestors, a few additional sources exist that might help move back an ancestral brick wall. For burials 1853 and after, sexton books.Continue reading “Documenting Death: Tracing Connecticut Ancestors through Cemetery Records”
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Resources for finding the burial of a veteran ancestor in Connecticut
Looking to discover where a veteran ancestor is buried? Connecticut and national repositories maintain resources that can help. The Nationwide Gravesite Locator lists veterans buried in national cemeteries or in a private cemetery with a military headstone. The SAR has a cemetery search option that includes Revolutionary War ancestors they consider qualifying. The State LibraryContinue reading “Resources for finding the burial of a veteran ancestor in Connecticut”
