“Connecticut Men in the Revolution” is the shorthand used by many lineage society researchers for a publication authorized by the State of Connecticut in 1889 entitled The Record of Connecticut Men in the Military and Naval Service during the War of the Revolution. A derivative source, it draws from a number of original sources, including:ContinueContinue reading “What’s “Connecticut Men in the Revolution”?”
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Did Connecticut pay the 1780 beef tax?
The simple answer: yes. “And be it further enacted That a tax of two shillings and six pence on the pound be and the same is hereby laid upon the polls and rateable estate of the inhabitants of this State upon the list aforesaid to be paid by the first day of December next inContinueContinue reading “Did Connecticut pay the 1780 beef tax?”
Did my Connecticut ancestor swear allegiance to the Revolutionary cause?
Many Connecticut towns and organizations required a public statement of support for the cause. The statements, issued in the form of an oath, were considered binding. Even better for the Revolutionary cause, they had public relations value. After you’d just sworn in front of the entire town to support the cause, public pressure was likelyContinueContinue reading “Did my Connecticut ancestor swear allegiance to the Revolutionary cause?”
I’m researching a patriot of color in Connecticut. Should I check militia records?
The simple answer: yes. It seems to have been more common for patriots of color to serve on the Continental Line. Due to longer enlistments, the financial benefit of joining the Continental Line was greater. A Continental soldier could have an enlistment bounty in addition to his regular pay. Enslaved soldiers may have been promisedContinueContinue reading “I’m researching a patriot of color in Connecticut. Should I check militia records?”
Ever dreamed of finding a secret stash of your family’s papers?
If your ancestor was a member of a lineage society, that dream may be more real than you’ve imagined. While it’s not the case for every society, many store the applications and supporting documents of members – sometimes back to the society’s founding. Those older documents can be a true goldmine, containing family records thatContinueContinue reading “Ever dreamed of finding a secret stash of your family’s papers?”
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