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Guide to '''Connecticut Marriage Records, Connecticut ancestry, genealogy and family history''', and marriage records.<br>


In Connecticut the town clerks recorded the marriage records. Some marriages were recorded as early as 1640. Many town records have been filmed and are available at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], FamilySearch centers, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  
In Connecticut the town clerks recorded the marriage records. Some marriages were recorded as early as 1640. Many town records have been filmed and are available at the [[Family History Library]], family history centers, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  


The town of Groton, New London, Connecticut is a popular place for eloping couples because there was no waiting period between the license and the marriage.  
The town of Groton, New London, Connecticut is a popular place for eloping couples because there was no waiting period between the license and the marriage.  
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== Connecticut Marriage Index  ==
== Connecticut Marriage Index  ==


[[Connecticut, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|Connecticut, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records]] has more detailed information about the Index and lists several helpful sites.  
[[Connecticut, Marriage Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Connecticut, Marriage Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] has more detailed information about the Index and lists several helpful sites.  


{{RecordSearch|1936542|Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001}} at FamilySearch Collection allows a search for marriages on the Connecticut Marriage Index.  
[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1936542 FamilySearch Collection] allows a search for marriages on the Connecticut Marriage Index.  


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== Websites ==
== Web Sites ==


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61367 Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1620-1926] ($) Index and images
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=connecticut United States Marriages – Connecticut, 1622-1939] ($) index & images
*{{RecordSearch|1936542|Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001}} Index only.  
*{{RecordSearch|1936542|Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001}} Index only.  
*{{RecordSearch|1674749|Connecticut, Marriages, 1729-1867}} Index only.  
*{{RecordSearch|1674749|Connecticut, Marriages, 1729-1867}} Index only.  
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*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3719 Early Connecticut Marriages] ($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3719 Early Connecticut Marriages] ($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5318 Connecticut Marriages to 1850]($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5318 Connecticut Marriages to 1850]($)  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7158 Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2012] ($)
*[http://www.genwed.com/state/ctgen.htm GenWed.com]  
*[http://www.genwed.com/state/ctgen.htm GenWed.com]  
*[http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10204/connecticut-marriages-1966-2002?s=218489221 Connecticut, Marriages, 1966 - 2002] ($). Index.
*[http://www.recordsbase.com/?act=marriage&fc=39&fck=connecticut&utm_source=adw&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=marriage&creativeid=g7854653264&utm_term=connecticut%20marriage%20records&group=adw-connecticut-marriage-records&netwo RecordBase] $
*[http://www.pgsctne.org/Marriage_Database/All%20States%20Database.aspx Polish American Marriage Database for Connecticut], index.
 
*[http://www.americanancestors.org/search/advanced-search/?database=Connecticut%20Marriages%20and%20Deaths,%201792-1837 American Ancestors Connecticut Marriages and Deaths, 1792-1837] ($)
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Revision as of 16:02, 29 November 2013

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In Connecticut the town clerks recorded the marriage records. Some marriages were recorded as early as 1640. Many town records have been filmed and are available at the Family History Library, family history centers, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.

The town of Groton, New London, Connecticut is a popular place for eloping couples because there was no waiting period between the license and the marriage.

Connecticut Vital Records gives an overview of marriage records in Connecticut.

Connecticut Online Genealogy Records is another useful site.

Connecticut Department of Health has Marriage Records: 1897 – present Marriage Indexes: 1959 – present.

Connecticut Public Library has earlier records in a searchable database.

Connecticut Marriage Index[edit | edit source]

Connecticut, Marriage Index (FamilySearch Historical Records) has more detailed information about the Index and lists several helpful sites.

FamilySearch Collection allows a search for marriages on the Connecticut Marriage Index.


Web Sites[edit | edit source]