On Thursday, October 8 at 1:00pm., The Society of Middletown
First Settlers Descendants presents “Beyond the Barbour Collection: Finding your Elusive Ancestor in
Connecticut Governmental Records”, a talk by Mel Smith from the Connecticut
State Library, at the Russell Library's Hubbard Room.
The Connecticut State Library's History and Genealogy Unit is
well known for its extensive collection of historical and family research
materials including several state-wide Connecticut Genealogical Indexes. These indexes include the noted Barbour
Collection of Connecticut Vital Records which contains important information on
thousands of your Connecticut ancestors. However, not all births, marriages or
deaths were recorded in town or church records, while other records have been
lost over time. Sometimes you need to go beyond the Barbour Collection to find
evidence of your ancestor. Sometimes you need to turn to other resources. lease join reference librarian Mel Smith who
will help you navigate Connecticut governmental records for a clue in finding
your elusive Connecticut ancestor! Drop-in, no registration.
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