Essex, Middlesex 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 Essex, 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 Essex:

City Directories

 * 1896 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 at Ancestry ($) - index and images, some years may be missing

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

Libraries and Historical Societies
Essex Historical Society P.O.Box 123 Essex, CT 06426 860) 767-0681 Email: [mailto:ehs@essexhistory.org ehs@essexhistory.org] Facebook Website Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue Essex, CT 06426 (860) 767-1560 E-mail: [mailto:dsmith@essexlib.org dsmith@essexlib.org] Facebook Website

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

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Essex:
 * 1853-1918 : 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 Essex town records available online:
 * 1852-1918 : 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. Essex Town Clerk 29 West Avenue Essex, CT 06426 860-767-4340 x129 E-mail: [mailto:jmarzi@essexct.gov jmarzi@essexct.gov] Website

Births

 * 1639-1941 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1852-1918 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Marriages

 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1852-1918 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1640-1955 — index
 * 1852-1918 : at FamilySearch Catalog — images