Of the genealogical uses of AI currently being discussed is AI’s purported ability to establish historic context. In reality, LLMs aren’t that great at specifics – they’re looking at predictive patterns, so they’re likely to pull in anything strongly associated with the question you asked. In a recent test, that lead to an LLM extensivelyContinue reading “How do I develop historical context for a Connecticut ancestor?”
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How do I find the district probate court that holds my Connecticut ancestor’s records?
Since 1719, Connecticut has used district – rather than county – probate courts. The boundaries of the districts have changed periodically, but the records do not move with district changes. To identify the probate court that would have served your ancestor, you need to know in which district their town of residence was located atContinue reading “How do I find the district probate court that holds my Connecticut ancestor’s records?”
Running a genealogy group in a Connecticut library? Here are some resources to help.
Connecticut’s libraries are amazing. And many are trying to make programs and projects happen on limited resources. If you are a library staff member or volunteer in a Connecticut library, here are some resources that can help.
Why am I seeing a microfilm icon when researching Connecticut vital records on FamilySearch?
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?”
Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy 