Canaan, Litchfield County, Connecticut Genealogy

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 Canaan, 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 Canaan:

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

Libraries and Historical Societies
Falls Village - Canaan Historical Society P.O. Box 206 Falls Village, CT 06031.

We are the Historical Society for the Towns of Canaan (Falls Village) and North Canaan (Canaan)

Museum is located at

4 Railroad Street Falls Village, CT 06031

but is currently closed for renovation.

Archival research by appointment with the archivist Elizabeth Clark.

Our phone number is ﻿(860) 824-8226 or (860) 824-5731

Web site http://www.fallsvillage-canaanhistoricalsociety.org/

email fvchs8226@gmail.com

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

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Canaan:

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 Canaan 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