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From its earliest colonial settlements in the 1600s to its bustling towns of the early 1800s, Connecticut played a vital role in the development of New England—and the United States as a whole. This specially curated index brings together a wide range of family histories, town chronicles, and local biographies, offering a rare glimpse into the everyday lives of Connecticut’s early residents.
These records aren’t just names and dates; they are stories. They detail land ownership, town formations, church memberships, military service, and community leadership, helping genealogists and historians trace how families built, grew, and shaped the towns and villages that still dot Connecticut today.
By exploring these resources, you can discover where your ancestors lived, the roles they played in their towns, how they interacted with their neighbors, and even why some families remained rooted in Connecticut for generations. In contrast, others joined the great westward migration.
The 1600s–1800s were a time of significant change, from colonial rule under England to revolution and independence and then to the beginnings of the industrial era. Connecticut’s local and family histories reflect these transformations on a personal level, allowing modern researchers to connect with the past in a powerful and individual way.
If your family has New England roots, or if you’re exploring early American life, this collection is an invaluable doorway to learning more about your ancestors’ experiences—and discovering the foundations they helped lay for the future.
Additional Resources:
- Families of Early Milford, Connecticut
- Families of Early Hartford, Connecticut
- History of Ancient Woodbury, Connecticut
- Genealogical and Family History of the State of Connecticut
- Genealogical Notes, or Contributions to the Family History of Some of the First Settlers of Connecticut and Massachusetts
- History and Genealogy of the Families of Old Fairfield
- Families of Early Guilford, Connecticut
- Families of Ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Families of Ancient Windsor, Connecticut