History & Genealogy

The official record books of the General Court/General Assembly, containing proceedings and other materials. This 15 volume collection contains a wealth of information for those researching Connecticut people, government, history and law. Colonial Connecticut Records. (CCR) provides online delivery of the complete digitized volumes. 

Most Connecticut vital records to about 1900, and Connecticut land, church, and probate records, and some of the municipal court, county court, and court of common pleas naturalization records have been microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, which is affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).

Early History. A brief historical overview.

An amazing free family history website! Their "records span billions of names across hundreds of collections--including birth, marriage, death, probate, land, military, IGI extracted, and more." You can also find a local Family History Center and search the Family History Library catalog.

The Genealogical Index Corridor in the History & Genealogy (H&G) Unit of the State Library is a destination for many who are researching Connecticut ancestors. With this in mind, H&G staff have created a guide to understanding and using these valuable collections. Whether you are planning a research trip, are curious as to what surname indexes are available here, or want to understand more about a certain collection, we hope this guide will be of help to you.