Explore early Connecticut probate records and trace legeacies from Hartford District, 1635–1700.
This nonfiction work compiles wills, inventories, and court papers from the Hartford area’s colonial beginnings, offering a detailed digest of how estates were handled and recorded. The edition explains how to read abbreviations, contractions, and the sequence of probate proceedings, helping readers understand historical documents with clarity.
- Transcriptions of wills and inventories drawn from original papers
- Notes on court records, administrations, and distributions
- Explanations of common abbreviations and editorial choices
- An index-like guide to names and places for genealogical research
Ideal for researchers, genealogists, and anyone curious about Connecticut’s colonial legal and estate procedures.