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Online Resources

 * 1816-1851 : at FamilySearch — index
 * 1959-2012 : Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2012 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1897-1968 : WEB: Connecticut Marriage Records, 1897-1968 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1650-1934 : Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1949-2012 : Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1897-1968 : WEB: Connecticut Death Records, 1897-1968 at Ancestry.com ($) — index

Brief History
The land that is now Darien was first encountered by Europeans in 1640. Settlement began in 1700. It was then part of Stamford. In 1737, the land became known as Middlesex Parish. Then in 1820, it was incorporated as the town of Darien.

Church Records
To see the churches in Darien, visit FamilySearch Places.

Land Records
In Connecticut, most land records are kept at the town level. The following are online land records for the town of Darien:
 * 1765-1873 :

Libraries and Historical Societies
Darien Historical Society 45 Old Kings Highway North Darien, CT 06820 203 655-9233 E-Mail:[mailto:ukremer@darienhistorical.org ukremer@darienhistorical.org] Website

Middlesex Genealogical Society P. O. Box 1111 Darien, CT 06820 203-964-4727 E-Mail: [mailto:stevenaanderson@gmail.com stevenaanderson@gmail.com] Website

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Darien:
 * 1609-1999 : Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, 1609-1999 at Ancestry.com ($) — index and images
 * 1728-1916 : Probate records, 1728-1916 at FamilySearch — images

Town Records

 * 1765-1873 : Town records, 1765-1873 at FamilySearch — images

Vital Records

 * 1765-1873 : Town records, 1765-1873 at FamilySearch — images
 * 1820-1851 : Marriages, v. 1, 1820-1851 at FamilySearch — images
 * 1847-1909 : Records of births, marriages and deaths, v. 1-3, 1847-1909 at FamilySearch — images