Wilton, Fairfield County, Connecticut Genealogy

Church Records
At its founding, Congregationalism was the dominant religion in Connecticut and was even the state religion until 1818. Other common Christian denominations include the Methodist, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, and Baptist churches. To see the churches in Wilton, visit. FamilySearch Places Many Connecticut churches have deposited their records at the Connecticut State Library. The following are church records available online for the town of Wilton:

Land Records
In Connecticut, most land records are kept at the town level. The following are online land records for the town of Wilton:
 * 1802-1919 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Libraries and Historical Societies
Wilton Historical Society 224 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 203-762-7257 E-Mail: [mailto:info@wiltonhistorical.org info@wiltonhistorical.org] Website

Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road Wilton, CT 06897 203-762-3950 Website

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of Wilton:

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Wilton:
 * 1802-1916 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Town Records
In Connecticut, most records are kept at the town level and generally began being kept at the founding of the town. These records may include the following: The following are Wilton town records available online:
 * 1776-1901 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1838-1871 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Town Clerk
The town clerk is responsible for these records, and so most originals can be found at the town clerk's office. Wilton Town Clerk 238 Danbury Road Wilton, CT 06897 (203) 563-0106 E-mail: https://www.wiltonct.org/user/68/contact Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1776-1901 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1838-1871 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1776-1901 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1838-1871 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1776-1901 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1838-1871 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images