Derby, New Haven County, Connecticut Genealogy

Brief History
Derby was settled in 1642 as an Indian trading post under the name Paugasset. It was named after Derby, England in 1675.

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 Derby, 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 Derby:

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

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

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. Derby Probate District covers Towns of Derby and Ansonia. Constituted 4 July 1858 from New Haven. The following are online probate records for the town of Derby:

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 Derby 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