The website FamilySearch is an amazing resource for Connecticut vital records. Most pre-1900 vital records were microfilmed by FamilySearch and placed online after 2018. These records can be accessed by searching for the town name in the catalog. When you make that search, you’ll notice that a few catalog entries still have microfilm reel imagesContinue reading “Why am I seeing a microfilm icon when researching Connecticut vital records on FamilySearch?”
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What newspaper covered my Connecticut ancestor?
You’ve heard about The Hartford Courant and The New Haven Register. But how do you identify the smaller newspapers that might have covered your ancestor’s day to day life? The Connecticut State Library has a resource that can help. It allows you to enter a town name and range of years. It will return aContinue reading “What newspaper covered my Connecticut ancestor?”
Free Genealogy Resources for Connecticut Residents
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.
Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy 