Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut Genealogy

Brief History
The land which today comprises Milford, Orange and West Haven, Connecticut was "purchased" on February 1, 1639 from Ansantawae, chief of the local Paugussets (an Algonquian tribe) by English settlers affiliated with the contemporary New Haven Colony. Originally, the area was known as "Wepawaug", after the small river which runs through the town, and which has given its name to several streets in both Milford and Orange.

Church Records
At its founding, Congregationalism was the dominant religion in Connecticut and was even the state religion until 1818. Other common Christian denominations include the Methodist, Episcopal, Roman Catholic, and Baptist churches. To see the churches in Milford, visit. FamilySearch Places Many Connecticut churches have deposited their records at the Connecticut State Library. The following are church records available online for the town of Milford:

Land Records
In Connecticut, most land records are kept at the town level. The following are online land records for the town of Milford:

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of Milford:

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. Milford Probate District covers Town of Milford. Constituted 22 May 1832 from New Haven. The following are online probate records for the town of Milford:

Principal Communities of Milford

 * Milford Center
 * Devon
 * Rivercliff
 * Morningside
 * Walnut Beach
 * Wildermere Beach
 * Woodmont Borough

Other minor communities and geographic features are: Anchor Beach, Bayview, Bayview Heights, Burwells Beach, Cedar Beach, Ettadore Park, Far View Beach, Forest Heights, Fort Trumbull, Great River, Gulf Beach, Laurel Beach, Lexington Green, Merwin's Beach, Merwin's Point, Milford Lawns, Milford Point, Myrtle Beach, Naugatuck Gardens, Point Lookout, Pond Point Beach, Silver Beach, South of the Green, Wheelers Farms.

Town Records
In Connecticut, most records are kept at the town level and generally began being kept at the founding of the town. These records may include the following: The following are Milford town records available online:

Town Clerk
The town clerk is responsible for these records, and so most originals can be found at the town clerk's office.

Births

 * 1639-1941 — index

Deaths

 * 1640-1955 — index