Cheshire, New Haven 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 Cheshire, 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 Cheshire:

Land Records
In Connecticut, most land records are kept at the town level. The following are online land records for the town of Cheshire:
 * 1780-1931 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Libraries and Historical Societies
Cheshire Historical Society 43 Church Drive Cheshire, CT 06410-3104 203-272-2574 E-mail: [mailto:cheshirehistory@che.necoxmail.com cheshirehistory@che.necoxmail.com ] Facebook Website Cheshire Public Library 104 Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 203-272-2245 E-mail: [mailto:bcrowley@cheshirelibrary.org bcrowley@cheshirelibrary.org] Facebook Website

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

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Cheshire:
 * 1829-1920 : 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 Cheshire town records available online:
 * 1765-1884 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1852-1905 : 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. Cheshire Town Clerk 84 South Main Street Cheshire, CT 06410 203 271-6601 E-mail: [mailto:pking@cheshirect.org pking@cheshirect.org] Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1765-1884 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1852-1905 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1765-1884 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1852-1905 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1765-1884 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1852-1905 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images