Collections : [Connecticut State Library, State Archives]

Record books, 1767-1944; Probate files, 1708-1875, bulk 1766-1875; Wills, 1930-1976; Adoptions, 1881-1941.

The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1668-1728, undated, are a group of 88 court documents that include 6 cases of witchcraft (42 documents), 12 cases concerning assault and battery, theft, adultery and other crimes (35 documents), and 11 other documents related to prayers of confession and petition, lists of freemen, poor relief, taxes, and titles to Indian land.

Record books, 1852-1975; Probate files, 1850-1936; Wills, 1907-2009.

Probate files, 1851-1976; Probate record books, 1857-1947.

Record books, 1853-1939, 1962-2002; Probate files, 1853-1900.

Record books, None; Probate files, 1882-1947; Wills, 1949-2009.

Record books, 1843-1976; Probate files, 1843-1943.

Record books, None; Probate files, 1854-1930; Wills, 1929-1985.

The State Planning Board coordinated and integrated information pertaining to growth and development of the State. They collected information, data and maps from across departmental lines and made the information available to all. There were several projects initiated by the Board relating to water quality, forests, highways, population demographics and zoning. An aerial map of the State was considered "the most essential single step for our state-wide data."

The Connecticut Siting Council has jurisdiction over the siting of power facilities, transmission lines, hazardous waste facilities and various other forms of infrastructure including telecommunications sites.