Collections : [Connecticut State Library, State Archives]

Connecticut Archives, 1629-1856, bulk 1629-1820

Abstract Or Scope

Papers and correspondence of the General Assembly, the Governor and Council, and other colony or state officials.

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Connecticut Governor records, 1630-2018

Abstract Or Scope

The collection consists primarily of records after 1909 ending with the administration preceding the most current, with each administration constituting a separate subgroup. Records prior as well as several dating after, appear as separate series. These include Executive Clerk, 1820-1985; Proclamations, 1630-1991; Correspondence, 1811-1933; Bond Registers, 1819-1899; Applications, 1848-1880; Miscellaneous Reports, 1850-1945; Commitment Papers, 1848-1948; Appointment Registers, 1871-1978; Commissioner of Deeds, 1879-1978; Office of the Lieutenant Governor, 1991-2018; and Requisitions and Waivers of Extradition, 1921-1982. Some of these series cross over several administrations.

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Records of the Colony of Connecticut, 1636-1776

Abstract Or Scope

The official record books of the General Court/General Assembly, containing proceedings and other materials.

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Judicial Department records, 1636-1991

Records of New Haven Colony, 1639-1649,1653-1664

Abstract Or Scope

The official record books of New Haven Colony, containing proceedings and other materials. A volume covering circa 1649-1653 is believed to have been lost or destroyed prior to 1698.

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Connecticut Colonial Land Records, 1640-1846

Abstract Or Scope

Early deeds, land records, turnpike records.

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Hartford Probate Court records., 1641-1940

Abstract Or Scope

Probate record books, 1677-1849. Contact the probate court for access to record books after Volume 50. See Alternative Form Available note below.

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Records of the Commissioners of the United Colonies of New England, 1643-1667

Abstract Or Scope

Minutes, records of acts, letters, etc. of the New England Confederation that was comprised of Massachusetts Bay, Plymouth, Connecticut, and New Haven. Volume 53 also includes records of the Court of Assistants, May 11, 1669 - October 7, 1686 and October 1, 1696 - October 3, 1701.

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New Haven Probate Court records, 1647-1959

Abstract Or Scope

Probate record books, 1647-1959. Contact the probate court to access record books after Volume 621. See Alternative Form Available note below.

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Fairfield Probate Court records, 1648-1911

Abstract Or Scope

Record books, Volumes 1-10, 1648-1755. Contact the probate court to access original record books after Volume 10. See Alternative Form Available note below.

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