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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
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 Darien, 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 Darien: Congregational Church Methodist Church
 * 1739-1938 : at FS Catalog — images
 * Abstract of church records of the town of Darien by Spencer P. Mead
 * 1864-1916 : — FS Catalog

City Directories

 * 1918-1980 : U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 at Ancestry.com ($) — index and images

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 : at FamilySearch — FS Catalog

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

Darien Library 1441 Post Road Darien, CT 06820 203-655-1234 E-mail:[mailto:askus@darienlibrary.org askus@darienlibrary.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

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of Darien:
 * 1856 : Map of Fairfield County
 * 1874 : Map of Darien
 * 1893 : Map of Darien, Ridgefield, and Newtown

Newspapers
Newspapers available on microfilm at the Darien Library Newspapers available on microfilm at the Connecticut State Library
 * The Darien Times — includes obituaries online
 * 1902-1989 : Darien Review
 * 1973-1989 : Darien News
 * 1993-2010 : Darien Times
 * 1989-2004 : Darien News-Review
 * 1873 : Darien Times
 * 1876-1879 : Norwalk Eagle
 * 1901-1913 : Darien Review
 * 1913 : Review of Darien-Noroton
 * 1913-1915 : Review of Noroton-Darien-Rowayton
 * 1915-1982 : Darien Review
 * 1968-1969 : Daily Town Crier
 * 1971-present : Hour
 * 1973-1982 : Darien News
 * 1974-present : Advocate
 * 1982-2008 : Darien News-Review
 * 1994-present : Darien Times
 * 2009-present : Darien news

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 : at FamilySearch — images

Town Histories

 * Town of Darien, founded 1641, incorporated 1820 by Henry Jay Case
 * The church with a history : the First Congregational Church of Darien, Connecticut, United Church of Christ; organized on June 6, 1744 as the Church of Christ in Middlesex, 225th anniversary, 1744-1969 by Alfred Schmalz

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 Darien town records available online:
 * 1765-1873 : at FamilySearch — images

Town Clerk
The town clerk is responsible for these records, and so most originals can be found at the town clerk's office. Town Clerk's Office Room 101, Town Hall 2 Renshaw Road Darien, CT 06820 (203) 656-7307 E-Mail: [mailto:cdiller@darienct.gov cdiller@darienct.gov] Website

Births

 * 1765-1873 : at FamilySearch — images
 * 1816-1851 : at FamilySearch — index
 * 1847-1909 : at FamilySearch — images

Marriages

 * 1765-1873 : at FamilySearch — images
 * 1816-1851 : at FamilySearch — index
 * 1820-1851 : at FamilySearch — images
 * 1847-1909 : at FamilySearch — images
 * 1897-1968 : WEB: Connecticut Marriage Records, 1897-1968 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1959-2012 : Connecticut, Marriage Index, 1959-2012 at Ancestry.com ($) — index

Deaths

 * 1650-1934 : Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index, 1650-1934 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1765-1873 : at FamilySearch — images
 * 1816-1851 : at FamilySearch — index
 * 1847-1909 : at FamilySearch — images
 * 1897-1968 : WEB: Connecticut Death Records, 1897-1968 at Ancestry.com ($) — index
 * 1949-2012 : Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012 at Ancestry.com ($) — index