Woodbridge, New Haven County, Connecticut Genealogy

Brief History
Woodbridge was originally called "Amity", having been carved out of land originally belonging to New Haven and Milford as an independent parish in 1739. In 1742, the Rev. Benjamin Woodbridge was ordained in Amity, and it is after him that the modern town was named.

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 Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge:

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

Libraries and Historical Societies
Amity & Woodbridge Historical Society 1907 Litchfield Turnpike Woodbridge, CT 06525 203-768-1029 E-Mail: [mailto:info@woodbridgehistory.org info@woodbridgehistory.org] Website

Woodbridge Town Library 10 Newton Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 203-389-3433 Website

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of Woodbridge:

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. New Haven Probate District covers Town of Woodbridge. The following are online probate records for the town of Woodbridge:
 * 1647-1916 : 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 Woodbridge town records available online:
 * 1873-1908 : 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. Woodbridge Town Clerk 11 Meetinghouse Lane Woodbridge, CT 06525 203-389-3422 E-mail: [mailto:sciarleglio@woodbridgect.org sciarleglio@woodbridgect.org] Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1873-1908 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1873-1908 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1873-1908 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images