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Published Resources

• Crandall, Ralph J. ed. Genealogical Research in New England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984. FS Library Book 974 D27gr.

• Kemp, Thomas J. Connecticut Researcher's Handbook. Detroit: Gale Research Company, 1981. FS Library Book 974.6 D23k. This book contains a detailed list of available sources.

• Lindberg, Marcia Wiswall, ed. Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research. 2nd ed. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1993. FS Library Book 974 D27g 1985; Fiche 6051401 has the 1981 edition. This is an excellent guide to the location of public records.

• Sperry, Kip. Connecticut Sources for Family Historians and Genealogists. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1980. FS Library Book 974.6 D23s. This is a general handbook and helpful guide to research strategies, archives, and published sources.

• Eichholz, Alice, ed. Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. Free online version; FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004; WorldCat entry. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.