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Between 1635 and 1860, roughly 134,000 marriages were recorded across various towns in Connecticut. Beginning in 1650, town clerks were responsible for documenting vital events such as marriages, births, and deaths. Some kept exceptionally thorough records, encouraged by fines for neglecting this duty. However, record-keeping declined during the Revolutionary era and remained inconsistent until the mid-19th century. In 1870, the establishment of the State Board of Health brought much-needed structure to the process. This index covers the period before that change, offering researchers access to early Connecticut marriage records that predate statewide registration.