Hello, I have just joined GenConnecticut List to find out how I may research Connecticut records without knowing in which town or county in Connecticut my ancestor lived. Here's my situation. My grandmother, Bridget Finnerty, was born in Ireland in 1871. She was born in the work house, and did not know her real mother. Her husband, my grand father James Riordan of Fitchburg MA, was born in 1866 County Kerry, Ireland and came to Massachusetts in 1888. Bridget arrived a year later. I searched for their marriage record in MA archives, NH, and RI to no avail. These states chosen because James' family lived in MA, and after their marriage, in the 1900 Census, they were both living in Fitchburg MA. Just when I was getting frustrated chasing Bridget's trail, I received some mail from a second cousin who had asked my parents, now deceased, about our family for his research. The mail included a letter which my mother wrote to him in 1981. I was quite happy to see it. In it she described our family, and there it was.... "Bridget Finnerty came from Connecticut." I was amazed, since I was getting frustrated, and my mother's letter arrived and solved my problem. Not quite. I now find from their website that CT archives is not doing searches because they are microfilming documents. I am supposed to go to the town or county in which the event ( 1877 marriage btw. James J. Riordan and Bridget Finnerty) occurred. How can I do this, if I have no idea of what county or town? When will the state begin providing documents? What would be my next step? Thank you for any help you may provide. Tony Riordan triordan@msn.com Peoria AZ

Hi, my name is Kari and I am new to the list. Here is a list of names I am reseaching and below that my little problem. JONES CROMWELL EATON STEBBINS BASSETT WINTWORTH HILLS HITT Ok, the line I am looking at is as follows: Lt. Gov. William JONES b. 1624 Eng. d. 10/17/1706 New Haven, CT m. on 7/14/1659 England to Hannah EATON b. 10/6/1632 Eng d. 5/4/1707 New Haven ch. John JONES b. 104/1667 New Haven d. 1/28/1718 New Haven m. 1705 Deerfield, MA to Midwell STEBBINSb. 1/20/1685 MA d. ??? ch. John JONES b. 2/7/1712 New Haven d. 1759 New Haven m. 10/6/1738 Durham, CT to Hannah BASSETT b. 9/17/1719 Durham, CT ch. Phineas JONESb. 1750 ? d. 4/12/1831 Otis, MA (I can't find anything that shows he is John and Hannah's child, except that is what my great Aunt told me) m. Olive WINTWORTH b. ? d? (I know absolutely nothing about her. I am checking into if she died after 1850, vital rec. in the library only go until then) If anyone could check to see if they can find a Phineas Jones born that year somewhere in CT (likely New Haven or Durham) that would be of great help to me. And/or his marriage to Olive and her birth date. Thank you in advance. Kari

Thanks to all who responded to my query, received some good info and advice and found some good sites. Joanne

Hello everyone. I am going to Wolcott Town Hall today if anyone needs a lookup.Let me know ASAP as I'll be leaving by 11AM.Email me privately if you will and let me know whether you want copies and of what specifically. If you don't make it by then, send me your request and I'll do it next week. Marg Home Page http://home.talkcity.com/GardenWay/exbanker/index.html RandomActs of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnraogk/connecti.htm Fairfield County Genealogy List http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/CTFAIRFI Subscribe to the Lithuanian Genealogy List at; http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/LithuanianGenealogy

Searching for any information pertaining to OLIVER FISHER WINCHESTER, founder of Winchester Arms, which I believe is now Olin Matthewson (spelling ?). May be wrong about that, however. Would appreciate any infor- mation anyone could give me. Was told that he was a gg or ggguncle. Thanks. Patricia Ellison Wittman, Md.

>Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 00:06:26 -0700 >To: Digest Connecticut >From: "Robert A. Ferguson" <Bob@bobferguson.org> >Subject: History Lesson > >I hope I'm not out-of-line asking a brief history question? > >My 9th g-grandparents, John Ferguson and Sarah Hunt, bought land in Stratford in 1660. > >Why were people moving to Stratford during this period? From where did most of them migrate? > >Thank you, >Bob >San Jose, CA

Wallis, I, too, am interested in the 3rd Regiment in the Ct Line during the Revolutionary War. Does your request refer to the Revolutionary War or the Civil War? June Barrett

The 2nd Regiment CT Volunteer Infantry was in existence during the first 3 months of the war, its members enlisted for 90 days. Some enlisted in other units after the 2nd dissolved. They were actively involved in the battle of 1st Manassas (Bull Run). There is a web site devoted to this unit, found it by doing some looking about and running threads on Cyndi's List last night, could find it again if I had to but didn't bookmark it. My husband's ggf was a member of Co G. Joanne Gregory

Hi all, I recently found my great grandfather a Veteran of World War I buried at Hillside Cemetery East Hartford, CT. It is written in his obit that his rank was SCIc US Navy, my question is what does SCIc stand for? Thank you in advance. - Joe

Hi fellow/sister researchers! Would anyone happen to have any information about this military unit that was extant for the Spanish-American War (1898 is the year, I think): Company G, 9th US Infantry, Connecticut Also, would anyone know of any WEB pages that might have info on this military unit?? Thanks! Marsha Strong Gainesville, FL

Hi Maureen, I have a book, "CT Catholic Directory,1997 "( my sister & genealogical partner is a Catholic nun).Amongst the listings are the parishes in CT. In Southington,the only one listed for 1860 is ST Thomas (Est 1860) 99 Bristol St, 06489-4599, ph# 860-6284713,Fax #(860)628-7341. If it is not necessarily a Catholic church you are seeking, the State Library has microfilm on most of the early Ct church records. If I can be of further assistance or if anyone else needs info from this book, please contact me. Good Day, Marg Home Page http://home.talkcity.com/GardenWay/exbanker/index.html RandomActs of Genealogical Kindness Volunteer http://www.rootsweb.com/~tnraogk/connecti.htm Fairfield County Genealogy List http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/CTFAIRFI Subscribe to the Lithuanian Genealogy List at; http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/LithuanianGenealogy

My gg grandmother, according to her death record at a Paris, Oneida County, NY church, was born in Canterbury, CT. Her maiden name was ROSANNA SMITH, She was born about 1752. I am trying to determine who her parents were and her actual birthdate. What county is Canterbury in and does anyone know if there was or is a church in Canterbury? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks. Phil.

Anyone have any information on the Second Connecticut Regiment, Connecticut Line and Third Regiment Connecticut Line. Are there any WEB pages on these u units. Wallis

Sarah Hendrix B1801, CT. M. Ezra Dodge moved to Onondaga NY. Not sure of Sarah place of birth. Can someone help I know my Dodge family is fromTristram Dodge that settled Block Island and is buried there. Would like to get alit more information on them have heard there is a statue to Tristrome Dodge on the island also him and his wife are burred there. Any help please Texas is along was off Would love to visit your state Thank you Connie in Texas

Hello listers, On a recent genealogy research trip, found what appears to be an ancestor in the CT 6th Inf, Co H on a list of Union Civil War soldiers. Does anyone have any information on this unit? Thanks Joanne Gregory

Hi, Is anyone researching the above name, and specifically, George J. Aylwin - 1878-1953? He m. Edith M. Patterson and they are buried in Hamden Plains Cemetery. Thanks, hopefully, for your response. June

Could anyone help me with the name or names of Catholic churches in Southington Township, Hartford County in 1860? If they still exist, does anyone have current addresses? Thank you Maureen

Does anyone out there have any experience researching church records through the diocese of Hartford? Is it difficult, whom do I contact, will they do it by mail , what is the cost (or is it by donation)? I'd be interested in hearing any one else's experience as I have a great grandfather whom I believe was baptized in the diocese and while I have his parents' names and his date of birth, I'm clueless as to town, parish, etc. Thank you, Maureen

I hope I'm not out-of-line asking a brief history question? My 9th g-grandparents, John Ferguson and Sarah Hunt, bought land in Stratford in 1660. Why were people moving to Stratford during this period? From where did most of them migrate? Thank you, Bob San Jose, CA

Anyone tracing any of the families below? 1860 Connecticut Index Kellam, Albert H New Haven 151 Waterbury 756-1164 Hall, Maria 46 CT, Sarah D 12 CT, Kellam, Albert H 25 Grocery Store $--2500 NH Kellum, Maria New Haven 545 4th Ward New Haven --Kellum, Maria 22 Ireland servant w/ Edward Mitchell & family Kellam, Charles Hartford 771 Enfield --Kellam, Charles 42 CT $4000-1000 Farmer, Auphe 46 CT, Sarah M 21 CT, Chas A 19 NY Kellam, Edward Windham 844 Woodstock 1251-515 Kellam, Edward 31 Farmer $3200-800 CT, Hannah A 30 CT, Charles A 8 CT, Julia E 5 CT, Bidwell, Frederick 12 CT Kellam, Edwin D Hartford 771 Enfield --Kellun, Edwin D 35 Farmer $5000-1000 CT, Margaret P 34 NY, Annabella 9 CT, Isabella 6 CT, Elizabeth 4 CT Kellam, Elam P Tolland 628 Sowers 872-881 Fuller Jr, Solomon 43 Farmer $5000-5000 CT, Mary K 47 CT, Edward S 7 CT, Charles S 5 CT, Kellam, Elam P 59 Farm Laborer $--3000 Kellam, Henry Hartford 770 Enfield --Kellam, Henry 71 CT, Abigail 72 CT Kellam, Henry New Haven 551 4th Ward New Haven 458-586 Kellam, Henry 39 Carriage Maker $9000-15000 CT, Charlotte 35 CT, Charlotte H 11 CT, Alice B 9 CT, Kirkam, Sophia 19 Seamstress England, Monnary, Cath 18 Ireland servant Kellam, James Hartford 189 Glastonbury 72-74 Kellam, James 61 Farmer $4000-1000 CT, Caroline 61 CT, Jane M 18 CT, Sarah C 25 CT, Jennett 16 CT, Dalton, Edward 7 CT, Morrick, R E 33 CT, Adelina 30 CT Kellam, James L Hartford 185 Glastonbury 39-41 Kellam, James L 36 Tool Maker $1500-300 CT, Abby A 34 CT, Maynard, Egbert 14 CT, Christopher 11 CT, Mary 8 CT, Andrew 78 CT