West Haven, 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 West Haven, 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 West Haven:

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

Libraries and Historical Societies
West Haven Historical Society 686 Savin Ave West Haven, CT 06516 (203) 932-0088 E-Mail: [mailto:info@whhistoricalsociety.org info@whhistoricalsociety.org] Website

West Haven Public Library 300 Elm Street West Haven, CT 06516 203-937-4233 E-Mail:[mailto:wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org wmcirc@westhavenlibrary.org] Website

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of West Haven:

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of West Haven:

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 West Haven town records available online:
 * 1750-1861. : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1804-1937 : 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. West Haven Town Clerk 355 Main Street, 1st Floor West Haven, CT 06516 203-937-3535 E-mail: [mailto:phorvath@westhaven-ct.gov phorvath@westhaven-ct.gov] Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1750-1861. : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1804-1937 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1750-1861. : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1804-1937 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1750-1861. : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1804-1937 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images