New London County Archives – Connecticut Genealogy

Progress of the Colony

In 1698, Connecticut’s General Assembly established a two-house Legislature, requiring concurrence for law enactment. The colony faced military expenses due to the war with France, issuing paper money for a Canadian expedition. By 1713, Connecticut had 17,000 residents, 38 towns, and a growing economy based on trade with New York, Boston, and the West Indies. The colony actively participated in the French and Indian Wars, significantly contributing to military efforts. Post-war, Connecticut saw rapid growth and eventually ceded lands to the U.S. while retaining some for local indemnity and education funds, laying the groundwork for future prosperity.

Preston Connecticut Marriages 1720-1799

These records were extracted from the books at Congregational Church Parishes throughout the state of Connecticut, from the years 1630 to 1800. Compiled by, Frederic W. Bailey “Early Connecticut Marriages as Found on Ancient Church Records prior to 1800”. The town of Griswold was incorporated October, 1815, from land that was taken from Preston. The Congregational Church in Griswold was organized November 20, 1720 as the Second Church in Preston. Rev. Hezekiah Lord pastor from 1720 to 1761. 1720 Nicholas Williams & Lydia Leonard, Dec. 5, 1720 1721 Jonathan Geer & Elizebeth Herrick, June 15, 1721 Daniel Brown & Mary … Read more

Births in the Town of New London, Ct before 1730

Upper State Street, New London, Connecticut Postcard

ADAMS Lydia, dau of Eliphalet and Lydia, b Feb 1720/1 Mary, dau of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 15 Mar 1713/14 Pygan, son of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 27 Mar 1712 Samuel, son of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 11 Aug 1717 William, son of Eliphalet and Lydia, b 7 Oct 1710 ALLYN Elizabeth, dau of John and Elizabeth, b 24 Dec 1669 Robert, son of John and Elizabeth, b Sep 1671 APPLETON Ann, dau of Joshua and Jane, b 28 Jul 1721 Benjamin, son of Joshua and Jane, b 18 Jul 1723 Daniel, son of Joshua and Jane, b 10 mar … Read more