In a message dated 10/24/1999 11:30:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, GenConnecticut-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << On the topic of New Haven research, does anyone know where I might find the will of my ancestor who died in Guilford in 1646? I'm planning my research trip for next May. Thanks, Judy Drake >> If you are coming to Connecticut - The Connecticut State Library & Archives is a good place to do research, as is the Connecticut Historical Society, both in the city of Hartford. The town of Guilford was established in 1643. Connecticut has distinct probate "districts" - not divided by town or county. A Probate District was not established for Guilford until 1719. All earlier [ie: 1646] probate records for Guilford will be found in either the New Haven or New London Probate District. There is a central index for Connecticut Probate Estate Packets up to 1880 - available at the CT State Library [CSL] and/or the LDS Family History Center on microfilm. Copies of the estate packets are also available on microfilm at either of the above repositories [CSL or LDS]. Dianne Bordeaux Lenti, Professional Genealogist Specializing in Ethnic Immigrant Research Late 18th-20th Century Connecticut Records & New England Naturalizations