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The following important events in the history of Connecticut affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping: | The following important events in the history of Connecticut affected political jurisdictions, family movements, and record keeping: | ||
Before '''1625''' the Dutch built Fort Goede Hoop, also known as Huys de Hoop as part of their [[New Netherland|New Netherland]] colony. It was turned over to the English in 1633 and became Hartford. | |||
'''1633-1636:''' Puritans from [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts]] established settlements on the Connecticut River at Windsor, Wethersfield, and Hartford. | '''1633-1636:''' Puritans from [[Massachusetts|Massachusetts]] established settlements on the Connecticut River at Windsor, Wethersfield, and Hartford. | ||
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'''1840s:''' As the factory system developed, thousands of foreign laborers began moving into Connecticut. | '''1840s:''' As the factory system developed, thousands of foreign laborers began moving into Connecticut. | ||
'''1861-1865:''' Connecticut furnished 60,000 troops to the Union Army during the Civil War. | '''1861-1865:''' Connecticut furnished 60,000 troops to the Union Army during the Civil War. | ||
== Histories of Connecticut State == | == Histories of Connecticut State == | ||