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Connecticut State Library, State Archives

Connecticut State Library
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Hartford, CT 06106
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Samuel Wyllys papers, 1661-1728

88 documents (1 volume)
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The Samuel Wyllys Papers, 1661-1728, 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.
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John Skinner, of Hartford and some of his descendants, 1935

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Includes photocopy of a letter from C.B. Skinner, Berlin, Wisconsin, to Lester C. Skinner, Cleveland, Ohio, January 2, 1900; memo dated April 21, 1986 containing genealogical chart showing genealogical connections of persons mentioned in the letter; and a letter from Robert S. Scharpff, Honolulu, Hawaii to the Connecticut State Library, April 21, 1986 describing the volume's provenance and other useful genealogical information.

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John Skinner, of Hartford and some of his descendants, 1935

Military Service Veterans Organizations small collections, 1885-1948

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Artificial collection of military service veterans associations material consisting of single items or small collections.
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Genealogical notes on families of Litchfield, Connecticut, 1939

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The Notes were compiled by Payne Kenyon Kilbourne, M.A. who was secretary of the Litchfield County Historical and Antiquarian Society, author of "Sketches and Chronicles of the Town of Litchfield, Connecticut", which was published in Hartford in 1859.
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Genealogical notes on families of Litchfield, Connecticut, 1939

Judicial Department records, 1636-1991

5882.5 Cubic Feet
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This record group consists of of legal documents relevant to court action, including, but not limited to, dockets, formal decisions, rules, appointments, judges' notes and opinions, indexes, case files, record books, executions, reports, and administrative papers, as well as materials from related entities such as the State Bar Examining Committee and Coroners and Medical Examiners. The records date from 1636 to the late 20th century, with the bulk from the 17th through the 19th century. Most extant state court records prior to 1870 are in the State Archives along with a substantial volume of municipal and justice court records. Record Group 003 also includes probate records including wills, inventories, bonds, administration reports, etc. until 1698, when the General Assembly established the separate probate court system. See record group 004 for Records of the Probate Court. The records of the Judicial Department include colony and statewide materials for the Particular Court, 1639-65; Court of Assistants, 1665-1711; Superior Court, 1711-1879; and Supreme Court of Errors, 1784-1901. The bulk of the records, however, are arranged by county and consist of papers of county courts, courts of common pleas, superior courts, supreme courts of errors, and maritime courts. Click here to see the finding aid and container list (pdf).
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Judicial Department records, 1636-1991 5882.5 Cubic Feet

William A. O'Neill records, 1980-1991

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Constituent correspondence, reports from state agencies, records of the Governor's legal counsel, records of special assistant David McQuade, correspondence and reports from the Governor's Washington Office, press releases, speeches, photographs and campaign materials including film and videotape. RG 005:037, Governor William A. O'Neill records, to see the complete finding aid and container list.
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William A. O'Neill records, 1980-1991 144 Cubic Feet

War Council records, 1940-1945

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After war broke out in Europe in 1939, the State created the State Defense Council, similar to the one during the First World War. It coordinated domestic mobilization through advisory committees of leading citizens, local councils and public officials, and agencies of the U.S. government. By 1943, this body was known as the War Council. It went out of business on October 1, 1945.
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War Council records, 1940-1945

Ashford Probate Court records, 1865-1944

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Probate record books, None; Probate files, 1865-1944.
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Ashford Probate Court records, 1865-1944

Stonington justice of the peace records, 1745-1869

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The records of Stonington justices of the peace and Probate Court, housed in 4 boxes, comprise an extensive, although incomplete, collection of papers that provide documentation on civil and criminal actions in Stongington from before the American Revolution to the middle of the 19th century. etc.
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Stonington justice of the peace records, 1745-1869

Select Committee of Inquiry records, 1978-2004, 2004, bulk bulk 1995-2004

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On January 26, 2004, House Resolution 702 formally established the Select Committee of Inquiry to determine whether sufficient grounds existed to impeach Governor John G. Rowland. Speaker of the House Moira K. Lyons (D-Stamford) appointed Arthur J. O'Neill (R-Southbury) and John Wayne Fox (D-Stamford) as co-chairmen.
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Select Committee of Inquiry records, 1978-2004, 2004, bulk bulk 1995-2004

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Department of Social Services records, 1809-1960

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The Department of Social Services provides a broad range of services to the elderly, persons with disabilities, families, and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.
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Department of Social Services records, 1809-1960

Department of Housing records, 1943-1994

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The Department of Housing handled all matters relating to housing and community development, including policy, development, redevelopment, preservation, maintenance and improvement of housing and neighborhoods.
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Department of Housing records, 1943-1994

Small genealogical collections

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Artificial collection of genealogical material consisting of single items or small collections less than .25 cubic feet.

University of Connecticut, Oral History Office interviews collection, 1980-1981, 2008

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Oral history transcripts from the Emergence of Political Women in Connecticut, 1920-1945, project and from interviews with State Sen. George L. "Doc" Gunther.

Town of Hartford records, circa 1821-1936

258.25 cubic feet
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Administrative, tax, land, and election records for the town of Hartford.

Town of Hartland records, 1759-1979

15.25 cubic feet
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Administrative, poor relief, land, court and justice of the peace, military, vital, school, church, election and tax records.

Town of Hebron records, 1797-1961

14 cubic feet
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Administrative, tax, school, and election records for the town of Hebron.
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Town of Killingworth records, 1777-1932

7.25 cubic feet
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Administrative, tax, and school records for the town of Killingworth.
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Town of Lebanon records, 1775-1928

14 cubic feet
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Administrative, poor relief, land, court, military, school, church, election and tax records for the town of Lebanon.

Town of Ledyard records, 1839-1858, 1934-1955

2.5 cubic feet
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Poor relief and school records for the town of Ledyard.

Town of Lisbon records, 1877-1941

7.5 cubic feet
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Tax and election records for the town of Lisbon.
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Town of Litchfield records, 1848-1907

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School and election records for the town of Litchfield.
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Town of Lyme records, 1781-1948

2.75 cubic feet
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Administrative, poor relief, land, court, military, vital, school, election, and tax records.
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Town of Madison records, 1832, 1936-1968

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Highway tax rate book, 1832; tax abstract, 1968; and old age assistance records, 1936-1940, for the town of Madison.
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Town of Manchester records, 1914-1945

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The records consist of Department of Social Services welfare files, 1929-1945; and burial permits and transit [body removal] permits, 1914-1928 for the town of Manchester.
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Town of Mansfield records, 1810-1950, bulk bulk, 1810-1917

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Adminstrative, election, school, and tax records for the town of Mansfield. There are also aerial photographs, 1950.

Town of Marlborough records, 1836-1911, 1963

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Administrative, election, military, and tax records for the town of Marlborough.

Town of Meriden records, 1806-1926

35 cubic feet
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Administrative and tax records for the town of Meriden.

Town of Middletown records, 1860-1949

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Tax records for the town of Middletown.
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Town of Milford records, 1824-1856

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Tax and church records for the town of Milford.
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Town of Monroe records, 1871-1974

21 cubic feet
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Tax records for the town of Monroe.

Town of Montville records, 1891-1994

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Tax records and records created by the Mohegan Tribe and the State of Connecticut, opposing sides in the movement for federal acknowledgment.

Town of Morris records, 1845-1858

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School records for the town of Morris.
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Town of Naugatuck records, 1852-1886

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School and justice of the peace records for the town of Naugatuck.
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Town of New Britain records, 1822-1965

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Tax, election, school and town welfare records for the town of New Britain.
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Town of New Fairfield records, 1869-1900

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Administrative and school records for the town of New Fairfield.
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Town of New Hartford records, 1850-1957

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Tax records for the town of New Hartford.

Town of New Haven records, 1795-1953

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Administrative and tax records for the town of New Haven.

Town of Newington records, 1886-1894

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Tax records for the town of Newington.
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Town of New London records, 1674-1944

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Administrative, church, court, land, tax and vital records for the town of New London.

Town of New Milford records, 1813, 1848

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Tax records for the town of New Milford.
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Town of Newtown records, 1886-1902

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School records for the town of Newtown.
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Newtown 12/14 Condolence letters, 2012-2013

64 cubic feet
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On the morning of December 14, 2012, a lone gunman shot his way into the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, and then shot and killed 26 people, 20 of whom were children. The collection documents material sent to the community of Newtown in the nine and a half months following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings. The collection includes poems, letters, sympathy cards, mass cards, newspaper clippings, and miscellaneous material.
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Town of Norfolk records, 1819-1911

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Tax, church and school records for the town of Norfolk.
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Town of North Branford records, 1830-1978

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Tax and school records for the town of North Branford.

Town of North Haven records, 1936-1939

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Rate and old age assistance books for the town of North Haven.
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Town of North Stonington records, 1810-1932

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Administrative, election, school, military and tax records for the town of North Stonington.

Town of Norwalk records, 1812-1886

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Administrative, land, tax and vital records for the town of Norwalk.
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Town of Norwich records, 1729-1931, 1964

28 cubic feet
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Administrative, school and tax records for the town of Norwich.

Town of Old Lyme records, 1930

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Consists of one item, a chart showing school statistics for Old Lyme, Connecticut, 1855-1930.
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Town of Old Lyme records, 1930 .25 cubic feet (1 item)

Town of Old Saybrook records, 1854-1975

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Administrative and tax records for the town of Old Saybrook.

Town of Oxford records, 1822-1902

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Administrative and school records for the town of Oxford.
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Town of Plainville records, 1918-1989

2 cubic feet
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A beekeepers registration book and a history of Plainville.

Town of Plymouth records, 1795-1935

27.5 cubic feet
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Tax and school records for the town of Plymouth.
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Town of Pomfret records, 1753-1955

17.75 cubic feet
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Administrative, poor relief, land, court, military, vital, school, church, election and tax records for the Town of Pomfret.

Town of Portland records, 1863-1869

2 cubic feet
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School and tax records for the town of Portland.
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Town of Preston records, 1750-1936

21 cubic feet
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Administrative, poor relief, land, court, military, vital, school, church, election, and tax records.
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Town of Prospect records, 1941-1945

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Old age assistance tax rate books for the town of Prospect.
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Town of Prospect records, 1941-1945 .25 cubic feet

Town of Ridgefield records, 1844-1896

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School records for the town of Ridgefield.
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Town of Rocky Hill records, 1819-1941

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Administrative, election, school and tax records for the town of Rocky Hill.

Town of Roxbury records, 1796-1832

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Administrative records for the town of Roxbury.
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Town of Salisbury records, 1756-1935

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Administrative, school, military and land records for the town of Salisbury.
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Town of Seymour records, 1935-1946

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Old age assistance tax rate books for the town of Seymour.

Town of Sharon records, 1760-2002, bulk bulk 1760-1976

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Administrative, poor relief, land, court, military, vital, school, church, election, tax, and committee records for the town of Sharon.

Town of Sherman records, 1912-1961

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Old age assistance rate books, real property rate books and personal tax rate books from the Town of Sherman.
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Town of Simsbury records, 1730, 1807-1866

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Administrative and tax records for the town of Simsbury.

Town of Somers records, 1758-1937

22.5 cubic feet
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Administrative, military, land, vital, school and tax records for the town of Somers.
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Town of Southbury records, 1788-1993

19 cubic feet
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Administrative, land, election, justice of the peace, school, tax and military records for the town of Southbury.

Town of Southington records, 1792-1989

150 cubic feet
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Administrative, poor relief, land, court, military, school, election, tax, and borough records for the town of Southington.
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Town of South Windsor records, 1845-1922

17.5 cubic feet
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Administrative, election, school and tax records for the town of South Windsor.
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Town of Sprague records, 1861-1939

13 cubic feet
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Administrative, school and tax records for the town of Sprague.

Town of Stafford records, 1848-1979

21 cubic feet
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Administrative, election, vital and tax records for the town of Stafford.

Town of Stamford records, 1925-1940

2 cubic feet
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Land record indexes for the town of Stamford.
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Town of Stonington records, 1920-1963

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Tax records for the town of Stonington.
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1920-1963 45 Volumes

Town of Suffield records, 1797-1947

3.25 cubic feet
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Administrative and school records for the town of Suffield.

Town of Thomaston records, 1875-1936

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Tax records for the town of Thomaston.
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Town of Thompson records, 1899-1957

19 cubic feet
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School registers for the town of Thompson.
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School registers, 1899-1957 45 Volumes

Town of Tolland records, 1709-1920

26 cubic feet
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Administrative, court, election, church, school, tax and vital records for the town of Tolland.
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Town of Torrington records, 1904

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List of electors for town of Torrington.
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Town of Trumbull records, 1790

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Tax list for the town of Trumbull.
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Town of Union records, 1796-1920

9 cubic feet
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School and tax records fo the town of Union.
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Town of Vernon records, 1864-1926

1 cubic foot
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Election and tax records for the town of Vernon.

Town of Voluntown records, 1798-1863

.5 cubic feet
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Administrative, school and military records for the town of Voluntown.
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Town of Warren records, 1787-1851

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Tax records for the town of Warren.
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Town of Washington records, 1846-1882

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Election and School records for the town of Washington.

Town of Waterbury records, 1899-1994

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These records consist of the air raid shelter survey, circa 1941-1942, official list of women voters, 1899 October 2, and employee grievance files, circa 1964-1994.

Town of Waterford records, 1854-1985

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Court and military records for the town of Waterford.
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Town of Watertown records, 1847-1851

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Tax records for the town of Watertown.
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Town of Westbrook records, 1883

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School report for the town of Westbrook.
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Town of West Hartford records, 1940-1954

47 cubic feet
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Student files from William H. Hall High School in West Hartford.
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Town of Westport records, 1897-1902

.5 cubic feet
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Administrative records for the town of Westport.
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Town of Wethersfield records, 1723-1981

53 cubic feet
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Administrative, election, court, military, school, tax and vital records for the town of Wethersfield.

Town of Willington records, 1823-1929

10 cubic feet
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Administrative and tax records for the town of Willington.
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Town of Wilton records, 1942-1972

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Military and election records for the town of Wilton.

Town of Windham records, 1805-2012

101.5 cubic feet
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School, vital, tax, financial, and welfare records for the town of Windham and city of Willimantic.
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Town of Windsor records, 1782-1981

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Administrative and tax records for the town of Windsor.

Town of Windsor Locks records, 1854-1941

16.5 cubic feet
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Administrative, election, court, land, school and tax records for the town of Windsor Locks.
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