Connecticut For Further Reading

United States   Connecticut    For Further Reading

For more detailed information about research and records of Connecticut, see:


 * Crandall, Ralph J. ed. Genealogical Research in New England. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1984. (FHL Book 974 D27gr.)


 * Kemp, Thomas J. Connecticut Researcher's Handbook. Detroit: Gale Research Company, 1981. (FHL Book 974.6 D23k.) This book contains a detailed list of available sources.


 * Lindberg, Marcia Wiswall, ed. Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research. 2nd ed. Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1993. (FHL Book 974 D27g 1985; Fiche 6051401 has the 1981 edition.) This is an excellent guide to the location of public records.


 * Sperry, Kip. Connecticut Sources for Family Historians and Genealogists. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1980. (FHL Book 974.6 D23s.) This is a general handbook and helpful guide to research strategies, archives, and published sources.


 * Eichholz, Alice, ed. Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. Free online version; ; WorldCat entry. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.