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East Hartford, CT 06118

Phone: 860.569.0002

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P.O. Box 435
Glastonbury, CT 06033

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Helping Family History Researchers and Genealogists find their CT roots!

โฐ 4 DAYS! Early bird ends Sept 1! Save $8 on you โฐ 4 DAYS! Early bird ends Sept 1!
Save $8 on your seminar ticket nowโ€”then join us October 4 for a day of CT history, experts, and discovery.
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๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight: Middlesex Genealogical Soci ๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight: Middlesex Genealogical Society (MGS)

Serving Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Greenwich & more since 1982

DNA groups, local history programs & one-on-one help

Welcomes all researchersโ€”wherever youโ€™re from!

A friendly resource right here in Fairfield Countyโ€”and a proud genealogy partner of CSG.

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๐Ÿ“š Summer Spotlight: Godfrey Memorial Library in ๐Ÿ“š Summer Spotlight: Godfrey Memorial Library in Middletown, CT

Why we love them:

45,000+ booksโ€”genealogies, directories, military, local & family histories
AGBI with 4 million indexed names
Unique collectionsโ€”family Bibles, cemetery photos, funeral sermons

๐Ÿ”— Link in https://www.godfrey.org/

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๐Ÿ“… 1 week left to grab early bird pricing! Regis ๐Ÿ“… 1 week left to grab early bird pricing!
Register by September 1 for the Family History Day Seminar on Oct 4 in Wallingford, CTโ€”just $55 (rises to $63 on Sept 2).
Link in bio to register!
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โœจ Summer Spotlight: Connecticut Professional Gen โœจ Summer Spotlight: Connecticut Professional Genealogists Council (CPGC)

Professional genealogists, ready to help you break through those tough research walls:

Land, probate, DNA, regional records experts
Ethical, qualified, APG-affiliated
Offer personalized help and coaching

Learn more at their website: https://www.ctprofgen.org/hire-a-professional/
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๐Ÿ“NERGC 2025 โœจ Join us for the Saturday Banque ๐Ÿ“NERGC 2025 โœจ
Join us for the Saturday Banquet hosted by CSG!
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Delicious dinner, great company, and an unforgettable talk by Cari Taplin:
๐ŸŽค โ€œHow Potty Training Helped My Genealogyโ€ ๐Ÿงป๐Ÿงฌ
Yes, you read that rightโ€”and you wonโ€™t want to miss it!

๐Ÿ“… Nov 1, 2025 | โฐ Doors: 5:45PM | ๐ŸดDinner: 6PM
๐Ÿฅ˜ Meal choices: Chicken or Butternut Squash Ravioli
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $62 | Register at NERGC.org
@genealogypants 
Letโ€™s end the conference with laughter, learning, and legacy.
#NERGC2025 #CTGenealogy #CSGSponsors #FamilyHistoryMonth #CariTaplin #GenealogyHumor #ConferenceVibes #ConnecticutSocietyOfGenealogists
๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight Series: Honoring Connecticut ๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight Series: Honoring Connecticutโ€™s Genealogy Partners

This week, weโ€™re highlighting the impactful work of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut (JGSCT) 

In 1989, a group of people with a common interest in researching their family history met at the home of Gert Ogushwitz in Storrs, CT.  That was the start of the Jewish Genealogy Society of Connecticut.

๐Ÿ• Preserve Jewish community history
๐Ÿ“œ Access to the JGSCT library at Temple Sinai
๐Ÿ”ŽAccess to Connecticut Jewish Genealogy expertise
๐Ÿซ Host programs and speakers on Jewish research

๐Ÿ”— Visit their website https://www.jgsct.org/

#CSGSummerSpotlight #JewishHistoryCT #ConnecticutGenealogy #FamilyHistoryMatters #GenealogyCommunity

#CSGSummerSpotlight #JewishGenealogy #JHSGH #CTFamilyHistory #ConnecticutHistory #GenealogyTogether
๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight: CT Genealogy Societies: Fre ๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight: CT Genealogy Societies: French-Canadian Genealogical Society of Connecticut https://www.fcgsc.org/

๐Ÿ“ Based in Tolland, CT
๐Ÿ“š Amazing library 
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Quebec, Acadian & New England roots
๐Ÿค Friendly research support for all experience levels

Have French-Canadian ancestry? This is the place to explore it!

#CSGSummerSpotlight #FCGSC #FrenchCanadianHeritage #ConnecticutGenealogy #GenealogyCommunity #FamilyHistory
๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight on CT Genenalogy Societies: ๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight on CT Genenalogy Societies: Descendants of the Founders of Ancient Windsor (@dfaw_ct)

๐Ÿ“ Honoring Windsorโ€™s earliest settlers 
๐Ÿ“œ Promoting local history & genealogy
๐Ÿ“š Publishing member research
๐Ÿค A strong CT genealogy community partner

Weโ€™re proud to support DFAW and all they do to preserve our stateโ€™s roots!
#CSGSummerSpotlight #DFAW #WindsorCT #ConnecticutGenealogy #GenealogyTogether #FamilyHistory
๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight: Connecticut Ancestry Societ ๐ŸŒž Summer Spotlight: Connecticut Ancestry Society
Weโ€™re proud to support fellow genealogy groups doing amazing work in CT!

๐Ÿ“ The oldest genealogical society in Connecticut. 
 ๐Ÿ‘€Focused on Southwestern CT
๐Ÿ“š Quarterly journal
๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Preserves and Protects Local records & resources
๐ŸŽค Offers Genealogy events & programs

Check them out at @ctancestrysociety or visit their site!
#CSGSummerSpotlight #CTGenealogySocieties #ConnecticutAncestry #FamilyHistoryCommunity #GenealogyGoals
We are giving our office and library staff some mu We are giving our office and library staff some much deserved summer time off beginning tomorrow, August 14th. The office & library will re-open, Monday, August 25 at 1:00 PM. #CSG #genealogyresearch #familyhistory
๐Ÿ• Researching Jewish ancestors in Connecticut? ๐Ÿ• Researching Jewish ancestors in Connecticut?

Check out the New Haven Jewish Cemetery Database โ€” a searchable listing of burials from 20+ Jewish cemeteries in the area.

๐Ÿ’ป Find:
๐Ÿ“ Names & dates
๐Ÿชฆ Cemetery locations
๐ŸŒฟ Hebrew names when available

๐Ÿ”— Explore this FREE tool 
https://newhaventorahcenter.org/cemetery.asp
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๐Ÿชฆ Have you visited Internment.net to search for ๐Ÿชฆ Have you visited Internment.net to search for CT cemetery records?

Cemetery records can help you:
๐Ÿ“ Find ancestors
๐Ÿ“œ Learn birth + death dates
๐Ÿ‘ช Discover family groupings

๐Ÿ’ป Visit Interment.net for FREE Connecticut cemetery transcriptions from every county!
๐Ÿ”— Link in bio to our website and visit our resources page

#CSGSummerSpotlight #ConnecticutCemeteries #GenealogyResearch #FindAGrave #HeadstoneClues
๐Ÿ“ Want access to CT town clerk records? Under ๐Ÿ“ Want access to CT town clerk records?

Under CT law (Section 7-51), you need to be a member of a recognized genealogy society to view certain CT vital records. 

โœ… CSG is one of those societies!

๐Ÿ”— Join today โ†’ Link in bio
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๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Military record search rabbit hole = Fold3 ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Military record search rabbit hole = Fold3 
๐Ÿ“œ Service + pension files
๐Ÿ“ฌ Draft cards
๐Ÿ“– Revolutionary War, Civil War and more

Access it free at the CSG Library, 175 Maple Street, East Hartford, CT

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๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Kick off Family History Month in October w ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Kick off Family History Month in October with us!

Join the CSG Family History Day Seminar
๐Ÿ“ October 4, 2025 โ€“ Wallingford, CT
๐ŸŽค Theme: CT250 โ€“ The People Who Made Connecticut

Celebrate 250 years of stories, research & connection.
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ in partnership with #America250

๐Ÿ”— Link in bio to register!
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๐Ÿ“ Genealogy tips
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๐Ÿ“ CT history highlights
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๐ŸŽค Weโ€™re heading to NERGC 2025! October 29 - N ๐ŸŽค Weโ€™re heading to NERGC 2025!
October 29 - Nov 1 Manchester, NH
Join CSG Board Member Casey Zahn on Saturday, Nov. 1 as she presents:

๐Ÿ“ โ€œFrom CT to Where?! Finding Familyโ€
Learn how to trace ancestors who left Connecticut using:
๐Ÿงญ Land + court records
๐Ÿงฌ DNA tools
๐Ÿ‘ฅ FAN club strategies

๐Ÿ”— Details at NERGC.org
CSG is proud to be a participating society!
#NERGC2025 #CSGSpeaker #CaseyZahn #GenealogyConference #ConnecticutFamilyHistory
๐ŸŒฟ Join the CSG Board! Love genealogy? Want to ๐ŸŒฟ Join the CSG Board!

Love genealogy? Want to make a difference?
The Connecticut Society of Genealogists is looking for new Board Members!

โœ… Help shape events & education
โœ… Support fellow researchers
โœ… Be part of a passionate genealogy community

Weโ€™re looking for YOUR ideas and energy! ๐Ÿ’ก
๐Ÿ”— Learn more: Link in bio
#CSGBoard #GenealogyLeadership #ConnecticutGenealogy #JoinUs #CSGCommunity
๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden Gem Alert! Have you seen all the Conn ๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden Gem Alert!

Have you seen all the Connecticut records on FamilySearch?

๐Ÿ“œ Vital & town records
๐Ÿชฆ Cemeteries & church rolls
โš–๏ธ Probate & court files
๐Ÿ“– Histories & land records
๐Ÿ“ And itโ€™s FREE!

๐Ÿ’ก Visit from home โ€” or get full access at our CSG Library, a FamilySearch Affiliate!

#CSGSummerSpotlight #FamilySearch #GenealogyResearch #ConnecticutHistory #HiddenGemTools
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๐Ÿšจ LAST DAY for Early Registration Pricing! ๐Ÿšจ
Todayโ€™s your final chance to register for the Family History Day Seminar at just $55 before prices rise tomorrow!

Take advantage of the discount and lock in your access to a full day of presentations, exhibits, and more on October 4.
๐Ÿ”— Register now: csginc.org/family-history-day-seminar

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๐Ÿšจ LAST DAY for Early Registration Pricing! ๐Ÿšจ
Todayโ€™s your final chance to register for the Family History Day Seminar at just $55 before prices rise tomorrow!

Take advantage of the discount and lock in your access to a full day of presentations, exhibits, and more on October 4.
๐Ÿ”— Register now: https://csginc.org/family-history-day-seminar

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