Willington, Tolland County, Connecticut Genealogy

Brief History
Willington was incorporated in May, 1727.

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. The Church at Willington, 1760-1804 has baptismal records, marriage records and the entrance of church members or their dismissal and where these people went. Gives names and dates. To see the churches in Willington, 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 Willington:

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

Libraries and Historical Societies
Willington Historical Society P.O. Box 214 Willington, CT 06279 E-Mail: [mailto:willingtohistorian@charter.net willingtohistorian@charter.net] Website

Willington Public Library 7 Ruby Road Willington, CT 06279 860-429-3854 Website

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of Willington:
 * satellite Google Map for Town of Willington
 * USGS GNIS map for Town of Willington

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The Probate court is at Town of Tolland. The court records are maintained for Tolland and Windham Towns. The following are online probate records for the town of Willington:
 * 1830-1920 : 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 Willington town records available online:
 * 1720-1854 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1722-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1847-1912 : 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. Willington Town Clerk 40 Old Farms Road Willington, CT 06279 (860) 487-3121 E-mail: https://www.willingtonct.org/user/573/contact Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1720-1854 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1722-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1847-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1720-1854 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1722-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1847-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1720-1854 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1722-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1847-1912 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images