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Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. | Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. | ||
=== Manuscript Collections === | === Manuscript Collections === | ||
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The [http://www.dar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution] (DAR) collection consists of transcripts of Bible records, cemetery records, church records, marriages, deaths, obituaries, and wills. It was microfilmed in 1970 and 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, DC, and is on 24 microfilms at the Family History Library (beginning with FHL film {{FHL|38522|title-id|disp=844451}}). The collection is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under CONNECTICUT - COLLECTED WORKS. | The [http://www.dar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution] (DAR) collection consists of transcripts of Bible records, cemetery records, church records, marriages, deaths, obituaries, and wills. It was microfilmed in 1970 and 1971 at the DAR Library in Washington, DC, and is on 24 microfilms at the Family History Library (beginning with FHL film {{FHL|38522|title-id|disp=844451}}). The collection is listed in the Family History Library Catalog under CONNECTICUT - COLLECTED WORKS. | ||
The [http://www.americanancestors.org/home.html New England Historic Genealogical Society] has many important manuscript collections, not only for New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). It also has major collections for New York and other states. Search the [http://www.americanancestors.org/library/ library catalog] to see what may be of interest for you. | The [http://www.americanancestors.org/home.html New England Historic Genealogical Society] has many important manuscript collections, not only for New England (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont). It also has major collections for New York and other states. Search the [http://www.americanancestors.org/library/ library catalog] to see what may be of interest for you. | ||
=== Published Sources === | === Published Sources === | ||
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Rider, Fremont, ed. ''American Genealogical- Biographical Index.'' Volumes 1-186. Middletown, Connecticut: The Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library book {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=973 D22am Ser. 2.)}} This is a continuing series. An earlier version in 48 volumes was published as ''The American Genealogical Index'', 1942-51. (Family History Library book {{FHL|973 D22am|disp=973 D22am}}; films {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=1425577-86}}.) | Rider, Fremont, ed. ''American Genealogical- Biographical Index.'' Volumes 1-186. Middletown, Connecticut: The Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952-. (Family History Library book {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=973 D22am Ser. 2.)}} This is a continuing series. An earlier version in 48 volumes was published as ''The American Genealogical Index'', 1942-51. (Family History Library book {{FHL|973 D22am|disp=973 D22am}}; films {{FHL|152434|title-id|disp=1425577-86}}.) | ||
Savage, James.[[ | Savage, James.[[A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England|A_Genealogical_Dictionary_of_the_First_Settlers_of_New_England]]''[[A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England|A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England]].'' . . . Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1965. (Family History Library {{FHL|283037|title-id|disp=book 974 D2s; films 496426 item 3 to 496428}}.) An [http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/newengland/savage/ online version] is available. Also available through [http://books.google.com/books?id=lZqoaqjEpWsC Google Books] | ||
=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | === Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | ||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | *It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | ||
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:*[[Writing Your Family and Personal History]] | :*[[Writing Your Family and Personal History]] | ||
:*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | :*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | ||
=== Connecticut General Assembly === | |||
[http://www.cslib.org/conngares.asp Senate and House Members]<br>Lists names of members of: Senate 1776-present, and House 1849-present.<br>'''Information Given:'''<br>Name<br>Town<br>Chamber<br>Party<br>Years Served<br>Date of Death | |||
=== Web Sites === | === Web Sites === | ||