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Connecticut Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Connecticut, Church Records, 1660-1955
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This article describes a collection of records at FamilySearch.org.
Connecticut,
United States
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Location of Connecticut
Record Description
Record Type Church
Collection years 1660-1955
FamilySearch Resources
Related Websites
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Connecticut State Library, Hartford


What is in This Collection?

This collection contains church records from a variety of churches located in Connecticut. There are mixed vital records contained in the collection from the years 1660-1955. Some of the representative churches are:

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can this Collection Tell Me?

The following information may be found in these records:

  • Name of person
  • Date of event
  • Location of event
  • Names of parents
  • Name of spouse
  • Gender
  • Residence
  • Occupation

How Do I Search This Collection?

Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:

  • Name of the person
  • Date of the event

Search the Index

Search by name on the Collection Details Page.
  1. Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
  2. Click Search to show possible matches

How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Add any new information to your records
  • Use the age to find other vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death
  • Search for death or burial information in town records
  • Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
  • Search for land and probate records

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Connecticut.

Other FamilySearch Collections

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FamilySearch Catalog

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FamilySearch Digital Library

Citing This Collection

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Collection Citation:
The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection.
Record Citation:
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