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== Connecticut Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==
== Connecticut Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online  ==


The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Connecticut Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the informatio...] in the index. '''<br>'''  
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Connecticut Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Connecticut Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>'''  


*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hubbard/morestuff.html Barbour Collectio... by Jane Devlin, hosted by Rootsweb - Free (see also the Wiki article [[Barbour Collection|Barbour Collectio...])<br>  
*[http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~hubbard/morestuff.html Barbour Collection] by Jane Devlin, hosted by Rootsweb - Free (see also the Wiki article [[Barbour Collection|Barbour Collection]])<br>  
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Connecticut Connecticut Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]- Free  
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html#Connecticut Connecticut Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com]- Free  
*[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=31 Connecticut Collections] on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.or... - Free. This is a growing database.<br>  
*[http://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list#page=1&countryId=31 Connecticut Collections] on [https://www.familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] - Free. This is a growing database.<br>  
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/connecticut/index.html Online Connecticut Death Indexes and Records] - Free<br>
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/connecticut/index.html Online Connecticut Death Indexes and Records] - Free<br>


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There are several collections and other sources which contain vital records:  
There are several collections and other sources which contain vital records:  


'''[[Barbour Collection|Barbour Collectio...].''' This collection consists of abstracts of town, church, and other original records from the earliest time to the 1850s. Most towns are included. The index is incomplete, however, and is known to contain errors. On 98 microfilms {{FHL|295370|item|disp=FHL films starting with film 002887}}and the births are indexed in the IGI.  
'''[[Barbour Collection|Barbour Collection]].''' This collection consists of abstracts of town, church, and other original records from the earliest time to the 1850s. Most towns are included. The index is incomplete, however, and is known to contain errors. On 98 microfilms {{FHL|295370|item|disp=FHL films starting with film 002887}}and the births are indexed in the IGI.  


'''Charles R. Hale Collection.''' This collection includes newspaper notices of marriages, deaths and cemetery inscriptions. On 360 rolls of film. See the [[Connecticut Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] page.  
'''Charles R. Hale Collection.''' This collection includes newspaper notices of marriages, deaths and cemetery inscriptions. On 360 rolls of film. See the [[Connecticut Cemeteries|Cemeteries]] page.  
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Telephone: 860-509-7700<br>Mailing Address:<br>CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records 410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308  
Telephone: 860-509-7700<br>Mailing Address:<br>CT Department of Public Health State Office of Vital Records 410 Capitol Ave. MS#11VRS P.O. Box 340308 Hartford, CT 06134-0308  


Their [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&amp;q=388130 Web sit... gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Web sites for information in ordering town vital records.  
Their [http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3132&amp;q=388130 Web site] gives complete information for ordering births, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link to the town Web sites for information in ordering town vital records.  


To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write:<br>  
To find current fees, any restrictions, and where to write:<br>  


*CDC.gov, [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/connecticut.htm Where to Write for Vital Records, Connecticu... has information for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.<br>
*CDC.gov, [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/connecticut.htm Where to Write for Vital Records, Connecticut] has information for births, deaths, marriages, and adoptions.<br>


*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.
*[http://www.vitalrec.com VitalRec.com] ($). Select a state to see the fees for birth, marriages, and deaths. There is also a link for divorces and adoptions.
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'''Town Birth Records'''  
'''Town Birth Records'''  


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674736 Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906] is a name index to town birth, baptism and christening records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch centers. [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut_Births_and_Christenings_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Descriptio... of records.<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674736 Connecticut, Births and Christenings, 1649-1906] is a name index to town birth, baptism and christening records. Microfilm copies of these records are available at the Family History Library and FamilySearch centers. [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut_Births_and_Christenings_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Description] of records.<br>


'''State Birth Records '''  
'''State Birth Records '''  
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*Child Welfare Information Gateway, [http://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad/ National Foster Care &amp; Adoption Directory Search] can be searched by state for various types of adoption organizations.<br>
*Child Welfare Information Gateway, [http://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad/ National Foster Care &amp; Adoption Directory Search] can be searched by state for various types of adoption organizations.<br>


*[http://www.adopteeconnect.com/p/a/1007/ Connecticut Adoption Registr... is a worldwide adoptee and birth parent search database.
*[http://www.adopteeconnect.com/p/a/1007/ Connecticut Adoption Registry] is a worldwide adoptee and birth parent search database.


=== Marriages  ===
=== Marriages  ===
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Some marriages were recorded as early as 1640 by town clerks and can be found in town records. Many town records have been filmed and are available at the Family History Library, family history centers, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  
Some marriages were recorded as early as 1640 by town clerks and can be found in town records. Many town records have been filmed and are available at the Family History Library, family history centers, and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674749 Connecticut, Marriages, 1729-1867] is a name index. [[Connecticut Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...] of records.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674749 Connecticut, Marriages, 1729-1867] is a name index. [[Connecticut Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)| Description]] of records.


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1936542 Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001] is an index of marriages from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford. This free index is provided by Ancestry.co. [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut,_Marriage_Index_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Descriptio... of records.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1936542 Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2001] is an index of marriages from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford. This free index is provided by Ancestry.co. [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut,_Marriage_Index_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Description] of records.


'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
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==== Marriage- Eloping Couples  ====
==== Marriage- Eloping Couples  ====


([[Gretna Greens in the United States|Greta Gree...] Locations)  
([[Gretna Greens in the United States|Greta Green]] Locations)  


Groton, [[New London County, Connecticu...] was a city many eloping couples went to to be married.&nbsp; There was no waiting period between&nbsp;the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Other such marriage places include [[Niagara County, New York Genealogy|Niagara Falls NY]] (or Ontario), or [[Cecil County, Maryland Genealogy|Cecil County, MD]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, V...].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, [http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?"] in ''Genealogy Blog'' (accessed 8 January 2011).</ref>  
Groton, [[New London County, Connecticut]] was a city many eloping couples went to to be married.&nbsp; There was no waiting period between&nbsp;the time of issuing a license and the performance of the marriage. Other such marriage places include [[Niagara County, New York Genealogy|Niagara Falls NY]] (or Ontario), or [[Cecil County, Maryland Genealogy|Cecil County, MD]], or [[Prince William County, Virginia|Prince William County, VA]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, [http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?"] in ''Genealogy Blog'' (accessed 8 January 2011).</ref>  


=== Divorce Records  ===
=== Divorce Records  ===
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Divorce proceedings are usually kept by the clerk of the superior court where the divorce was granted. <br>  
Divorce proceedings are usually kept by the clerk of the superior court where the divorce was granted. <br>  


The Connecticut State Library has some early divorce records. This library also has a [http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/hg/divorce/indexes Divorce Records for Genealogy Research.(accessed 12 April 2016) <!--{12078463895780} -->  
The Connecticut State Library has some early divorce records. This library also has a [http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/hg/divorce/indexes Research Guide to Divorce Records in Connecticut], A Brief History and Summary of Sources. (accessed 12 April 2016) <!--{12078463895780} -->  


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1967742 Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968-1997] is an index of divorces from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford. Index provided by Ancestry.com. [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut_Divorce_Index_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Descriptio... of records.<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1967742 Connecticut Divorce Index, 1968-1997] is an index of divorces from the Connecticut Department of Public Health in Hartford. Index provided by Ancestry.com. [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut_Divorce_Index_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Description] of records.<br>


'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''  
'''A wiki article describing an online collection is found at:'''  
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=== Deaths  ===
=== Deaths  ===


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674748 Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934] is a name index to records available on film and at town clerks' offices. This set contains 2,010,979 records. [[Connecticut Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...] of records.<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1674748 Connecticut Deaths and Burials, 1772-1934] is a name index to records available on film and at town clerks' offices. This set contains 2,010,979 records. [[Connecticut Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)| Description]] of records.<br>


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1946874 Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001] is an index of deaths from the Connecticut Department of Health in Hartford. This free index is provided by Ancestry.com.&nbsp; [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut_Death_Index_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Descriptio... of records.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1946874 Connecticut, Death Index, 1949-2001] is an index of deaths from the Connecticut Department of Health in Hartford. This free index is provided by Ancestry.com.&nbsp; [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Connecticut_Death_Index_%28FamilySearch_Historical_Records%29 Description] of records.


'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
'''Wiki articles describing online collections are found at:'''  
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'''[[Connecticut Census|Connecticut Census Records]]''': Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.  
'''[[Connecticut Census|Connecticut Census Records]]''': Census records are a valuable source for birth and marriage information. You may also determine approximate time of death when the individual disappear from the census. This is a good place to begin a search.  


'''[[Connecticut History|Connecticut Histor...]''': Local histories, family&nbsp;histories&nbsp;and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog.  
'''[[Connecticut History|Connecticut History]]''': Local histories, family&nbsp;histories&nbsp;and biographies can all be sources of birth, marriage and death information. Often this information is found in county-level records or in surname searches of the FamilySearch Catalog.  


'''[[Connecticut Military Records|Connecticut Militar...]''': Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information,&nbsp; In addtion, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.  
'''[[Connecticut Military Records|Connecticut Military]]''': Military pension records can give birth, marriage and death information,&nbsp; In addition, soldiers' homes records can included this same information.  


'''[[Connecticut Newspapers|Connecticut Newspape...]''': Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.&nbsp; Also check newspaper social columns for&nbsp;additional information.&nbsp;  
'''[[Connecticut Newspapers|Connecticut Newspaper]]''': Besides obituaries, local newspapers may contain birth and marriage announcements and death notices.&nbsp; Also check newspaper social columns for&nbsp;additional information.&nbsp;  


[[Connecticut Periodicals|'''Connecticut Periodicals''']]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.  
[[Connecticut Periodicals|'''Connecticut Periodicals''']]: Local genealogical and historical societies often publish periodicals which may contain abstracted early birth, marriage and death information.  
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These websites contain links to statewide and county vital record online pages.&nbsp; Some of these links may be duplicates of those already listed on this wiki page.  
These websites contain links to statewide and county vital record online pages.&nbsp; Some of these links may be duplicates of those already listed on this wiki page.  


*USGenWeb.org [http://www.ctgenweb.org/ Connecticut Sit... - Free&nbsp;  
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.ctgenweb.org/ Connecticut Site] - Free&nbsp;  
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-CT-NDX.html Connecticu... - Free/$  
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-CT-NDX.html Connecticut] - Free/$  
*German Roots (formally known as Wee Monster Links) for Connecticut [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Connecticut Online Birth &amp; Marriag...&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Online Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$ Scroll down to Connecticut once you are on the site to choose the links you want to explore.  
*German Roots (formally known as Wee Monster Links) for Connecticut [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Connecticut Online Birth &amp; Marriage]&nbsp;and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Online Death] Records -&nbsp;Free/$ Scroll down to Connecticut once you are on the site to choose the links you want to explore.  
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/CT/ Connecticut Genealogy and Histor..., including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;  
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/CT/ Connecticut Genealogy and History], including individual Counties&nbsp;-&nbsp;Free/$&nbsp;  
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=9&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Connecticut Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;<br>  
*Search the [http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?tp=2&p=9&categoryFilterID=34&showPaging=true Connecticut Birth, Marriage &amp; Death] Records at Ancestry.com - $&nbsp;<br>  
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/CT/ Connecticut Vital Records] (Connecticut Genealogy)&nbsp; - Free/$
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/CT/ Connecticut Vital Records] (Connecticut Genealogy)&nbsp; - Free/$
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