New Britain, Hartford 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 Britain, 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 Britain:

City Directories

 * 1873-1981 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 at Ancestry ($) - index and images, some years may be missing

Land Records
In Connecticut, most land records are kept at the town level. The following are online land records for the town of Britain:

Libraries and Historical Societies
New Britain Public Library New Britain, CT 06051 (860)224-3155 ext. 125 E-Mail:[mailto:nbpllhr@netscape.net bpllhr@netscape.net] Website

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

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Britain:
 * 1824-1919 : 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 Britain town records available online:
 * 1866-1909 : 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. New Britain Town Clerk 27 West Main Street Room 109 New Britain, CT 06051 (860) 826-3347/860-826-3349 E-mail: [mailto:http://www.newbritainct.gov/contact/contact_forms/town_clerk.htm townclerkemail] Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1866-1909 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1866-1909 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1866-1909 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images