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The town of Killingworth is in Connecticut’s Middlesex County ; populated by 5,010 people covering 36.0 sq. miles and is located in south central Connecticut that once included Clinton on the shore of Long Island Sound, within its borders. It is bounded on the north by Durham and Haddam, on the east by Deep River, Westbrook, and Chester, on the south by Clinton and on the west by Madison. It was first settled and named in 1667, although it purchase from the Mohegan Indians was not finalized until two years later. It was incorporated in 1703, and in 1730 a town meeting granted a petition for a Northern Society. The need for a division of the town became clear by the end of the century, but when the separation was made in 1838 it was this newer, Northern Society that retained the town name and records. Today its principal industries are agriculture and steel.  

Town Facts: Area Code - 860; Zip Code - 06419; Located at the intersection State Rt 81 and 80

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Frederic W. Bailey, ed., “Early Connecticut Marriages as found on Ancient Church Records Prior to 1800”, A reprint with additions, corrections, and introduction by Donald Lines Jacobus and with integrated Errata Seven Books in One Volume, Baltimore Genealogical Publishing Company, 1968. Originally published 1896 Will do lookups.   Ralph R. Miller

I have in my possesion a copy of the Killingworth Congregational Church records 1738 to 1850. Will do lookups Frank R Parmelee


 I have the book, “History of the Redfield Family in the United States”, printed 1860, listing the genealogy of that family.  About 200 other surnames are also listed, the vast majority from the Middlesex county area, 1635-1860.  The listings are quite thorough.  Will be glad to do lookups for any interested party. Ray Downing, Las Vegas, NV


Hello. My name is Martha Miller Byrnes. I grew up in Clinton and have many ancestors from 1663-1990 traced. Most via my helpful cousin, Frances Pudeler of Beach Park, Clinton, who compiled an extensive MILLER family history in 1989. Her handwritten volume includes items verified by vital records (VR) and Miller family bibles and a bibliography of sources of local and state histories. I am just starting to re-verify much of her information. She is elderly and I don’t think she has access to email or the internet.
I used to have a set of the KELSEY Kindred genealogy books, but supposedly they were given to the Clinton Historical Society in about 1995 and should be in “The Brick House” in Clinton. I do have my father’s original documentation for charter membership in the Kindred.
Please know I don’t always respond for up to a week; but I will get back to you eventually.

CARTER,CONKLING,DOANE,GRISWOLD,HULL,KELSEY,MILLER,NETTLETON,STANNARD,WOODMANSE

I no longer live in Connecticut—having moved to northern Illinois in 1999. I’m sorry, but I no longer have the same resources previously available.Would be interested in exploring names listed above with others. Please include any dates you have with correspondence. Thank you. HomeByrnes@aol.com

If you have more resources and would like to help others in their research for Killingworth ancestors please e-mail me  

  

 

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20 Apr. 2003  JKnk6@aol.com   Janet.   Looking for info on: CADY line  Groton, CT.  Middlesex Co, CT. Samuel R. CADY b. abt. 1800 Killingworth, CT.  d. 1862 MA.  Lucinda SEARS or SEERS b. abt. 1802 d. 1863 MA. married 1825. 2 known children:  possibly more?  David E.  b. 1827 Hannah W.  b. 1829. Thank You.


 25 March, 2003  tompaine525@yahoo.com    Claudia Day I am trying to learn about John (Jonathon) LeBaron’s mother-in-law and father-in-law. John was born 15 September 1803 in Killingworth to Solomon LeBaron and Zada Hull. John married Jane Holms McCallom who was born about 1808 in Cherry Valley, Otsego, New York according to Newaygo County, Michigan’s biography of early settlers. Is there cemetery information about Solomon and Zada (Hull) LeBaron or Abner and Hannah (Hill) Hull?

25 March, 2002   djchallis@aol.com  Doris Jean Challis
I am looking for the parents of Harvey Tooley.  He married Lucinda Roberts Aug 5, 1832 in Killingworth or Middlesex, CT.  Also looking for the date and place of his death which was between 1860 and 1870.  His wife Lucinda can be found in the 1870 Illinois census living with a daughter’s family, he is not listed. Has anyone heard of an Abraham Tooley, could this be his father?  I would appreciate any help you can give me.  Thank you in advance

2 Sept, 2001 figaro@warwick.net Sandy Marsh.  I am seeking clarification regarding the marriage in Killingworth on 12 Sep 1786 between ELIZABETH POST and REUBEN KELSEY, or REUBEN KELLEY.  I have found sources listing only Kelseys in Killingworth records, and other sources listing only Kelleys.  I would like to find some proof of the correct husband of Elizabeth Post.

7 July, 2001 garyt82148@prodigy.net  Cheri L. Thompson. I am seeking any information on HUDAH BUELL born 1-1-1737/38 and WESTALL SCOVILLE .  They were married in Killingsworth on 7-29-1755.  I am especially interested in any information on their daughter REBECCA SCOVILLE.

22 June , 2001 dcmoral@shawneelink.net Cindy Morrall   I am looking for information on Danforth NETTLETON b.a. 1803 in either CT or NY.  He married Mariah GROVENBERG in Genesee Co. NY about 1833.  He was supposedly orphaned when young and bound out to his uncle.  Who are Danforth’s parents and who is the uncle who took him when his parents were killed.  Danforth named one of his children Dency.  Abel and Barbara (PARMALEE) NETTLETON had a Daniel and a Dency.  Is this Daniel the Danforth I am looking for?

30 April , 2001, labenm@mt-mansfield.com, Maureen Labenski:  I’m trying to identify the parents of my great, great, great grandfather, ABRAM STEVENS, who was born in Killingworth, Connecticut in 1757.   He married Lucy Collins; they had 8 children, all born in Vermont, and he died in Essex Junction, Vermont on March 7, 1826.  He was a Green Mountain Boy fighting in the Revolutionary War with Ethan and Ira Allen.

16 Apr 2001, cjtooley@mpinet.net, Howard Chester Tooley.  I am looking for any information on William Tooley and his parents or siblings. He married Margaret Miria Sears. William was born 1804 in Killingworth,Ct. and I think his father was also William. Any information would be very helpful. Thank you.

5 March 2001 mcmahon@odyssey.net I am trying to locate the parents of Martin Whitman ( 1773) Martin married Polly/Molly Ward from Killingworth Conn. in 1794/1795.  His gravestone indicates that he was born in 1773 but there is conflicting information posted on the web that states he was born in Killingworth in 1759.  He and Polly and their children resided in Freetown NY in 1818-1836 and then Elbridge/ Jordan NY until his death in 1841. Any info. would be appreciated. 

2Feb 2001 shannonranta@qwest.net, Shannon Ranta.  I am searching for any information on Concurrence Hayden.  She was married to Stephan Kelsey on January 24, 1704 and gave birth to Benjman Kelsey on January 20, 1710 in Killingworth, Ct.  I am also looking for Hannah Disborough who was married to John Kelsey in 1668 in Killingworth, Ct. I would appreciate any info on these women and their families. 

23 January 2001  susiemiller@mris.com  David Hay Miller. I am looking for the parents of Nancy HULL (ca. 1790 - 1878) and  a record of her marriage to Jesse WRIGHT (1786 - 1878). Jesse and Nancy were married about 1807 around the time that the WRIGHTs moved from Durham to Killingworth.  Nancy may have been born in Killingworth, Durham or, possibly, Woodbridge CT (as stated on her death certificate).  Jesse WRIGHT was born in Durham CT to Asher WRIGHT and Beulah STRONG.  Jesse and Nancy were married about 1807 around the time that the WRIGHTs moved from Durham to Killingworth.  Asher and Jesse WRIGHT and their families were members of Union Episcopal Church (now Emmanuel Church) and built a sawmill in the northern part of Killingworth.

14 January 2001  WileE13@aol.com   Brenda Baird Magee JONES- Jonathan ( b. abt. 1725 ) & wife Deborah ( LNU ) had 9 children : William ( b. 21 July 1751 ); Jonathan ( b. 14 July 1753 ); Deborah ( b. 18 Dec 1755 ) ; Reuben ( b. 29 Aug 1757 ) ; Phineas ( b. 20 Jan 1760 ) ; Prudence ( b. 30 March 1762 ) ; Charity ( b. 21May 1764 ) ; Mary ( b. 21 March 1768 ) ; and Asa ( b. 13 Aug 1770 ). All of the children were born in Killingworth , Middlesex Co, CT.The family removed to Litchfield , Litchfield Co, CT for a brief period were daughter Mary married Sheldon GIBBS in 1787/8. From Litchfield, the family again removed to Rutland County , VT where Jonathan ( the elder ) died in 1803.  Nothing is known of his wife’s ( Deborah ) death date or location.  Anyone with information on their marriage date & location , Jonathan & Deborah’s pedigree, or any of their children’s descendant’s lines please contact me .  I will be happy to exchange histories with you.

07 January 2001 Jonathan Webb Deiss I am seeking information of this individual : Lydia Parmale; born 24 October 1776 Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut; married David Webb 3 January 1798 Rome, New York; died 1 March 1845 Ridgefield Township, Huron County, Ohio. Any help would be appreciated.

5 January 2001 bconrad@epix.net Barb Conrad RUTTY - I would like to correspond with others who are
researching theKillingworth RUTTY family. Thank you.

13 Oct 2000 Gail Blankenau Looking for info on Irwin BARDSLEY or BEARDSLEY. He appears in the 1860 Killingworth census index. (I don’t have easy access to this census.) I suspect he’s a relative to my 2nd great-grandmother. THANKS.

23 Sept 2000 Dan Bowen, dbowen@rmci.net  Looking for information as to date and place of death for John Franklin b. in Killingworth August 13, 1719 and his wife Huldah Arnold who he married in Killingworth in 1737.  Their sons and at least one daughter show up in Woodbury  marrying Woodbury residents and one would assume that their parents moved there as well, but I know of no records proving such.  I would appreciate help.  Possibly their fate is recorded in a Connectucut local history.

25 Aug 2000 Hi my name is Sam I am researching Nehemiah Parmelee Jr.  born Oct. 5 1741 in Killingworth CT married Martha Turner, Sybil Parmelee and Elizabeth Nettleton—I am looking for any info that would link him to the American Revolution. I know his brother Rosewell served. I have info that he was a private? or possible corporal but do not know for sure  any help would be welcome. Great thanks!  sschaedler@orange.k12.oh.us  or surftheworld69@aol.com

24 July 2000  Marilyn Broxson   w_m_broxson@hotmail.com   Looking for parents of Henry Pierson born in Ct. 1752-1762  Parents were B and E. Pierson and had sister Hannah.  Married Hannah Browne  Appreciate the help.

9 Apr 2000   April Allen   I am searching for info on Job Judd Bn, 21 Aug 1755 CT, married Mary Andres Bn 4 Jan 1757 CT Theyhad at least one child Pruey (Pruie) Judd Bn. 2 Oct 1798 Pruey married Charles Hull Bn. 19 Dec 1790 Killingworth, Middlesex, CT Charles Parents George Hull and Jemima Wellman any information on any of the parties would be greatly appriciated.

24 Jan 2000, GeneaJan@att.net Jan (Wilson) Ramos I’m looking for information about Lois STEVENS, daughter of Asa baptized 11Feb 1781 at Killingworth, CT.  Did this members of the Asa STEVENS family move to upstate New York, Vermont, or over the border to Quebec? John Wilson, Jr. married a Lois Stevens about 1805.  This marriage would’ve taken place in LaColle, Quebec region or Clinton Co., NY although no recordhas been found.  John Wilson, Jr. was 10 yrs old when his family moved to that area from Coventry, Tolland Co., CT.  Later census records indicate his wife Lois was b. abt 1783 in CT.  Her surname was derived from family lorepassed down on several branches & the names given to a child & a grandchild.Lois Stevens of Killingworth as noted above is the only plausible individual I’ve come across to date.  Others by this name born in CT in the correct time frame have been ruled out.  Any information about any Asa STEVENS family members will be greatly appreciated.

Dec.26, 1999 Barbara Benjamin Metsack. Charles T. Benjamin m. Clarrissa Stevens in NY.  His will named a Benevolent Stevens as an overseer of their three young children.  Benevolent is mentioned in the history of Dryden, NY.  Have no info on Benevolent.  Is he the Benevolent mentioned as being born in Killingworth, CT abt 1781.  I would appreciate any info on Clarrissa. Is this her father or uncle?  Thanks for any help.

5 November 1998,  Tom Smith  I’m Looking for any information about Augustine WILLIAMS, b about 1643, possibly in Stonington, CT.  He married Hannah NORTON about 1678, probably in Stonington.  He died about 1692 probably in Killingworth, CT.  I am especially interested in finding out who Augustine’s parents were.  Augustine & Hannah had the following children:

Thomas Williams, b. 1678 in Stonington, CT; died Sept. 17, 1722; m. Experience Hayden Sept. 28, 1704. Hannah Williams, born Jan. 10, 1679/80 in Killingworth, CT; m. John Rose, Jr Dec. 09, 1702 in Branford, CT. Daniel Williams, born Sept. 09, 1683 in Killingworth, CT; married Lydia Abel June 19, 1711 in Lebanon, CT. Bethiah Williams, born May 05, 1686 in Killingworth, CT; married William Clarke Jan. 05, 1709/10 in Killingworth, CT.Matthew Williams, born Oct. 20, 1688 in Killingworth, CT; married (1) Mary WrightMay 07, 1717 in Killingworth, CT; married (2) Mehitable Scranton Abt. 1727 in Hebron, CT

Any help would be welcome...I’ve hit a brick wall with this one. Thanks,  Tom Smith in CT

4 November 1998 Chuck Arnold In 1815 a group of people left Killingworth for Bergen, Genesee Cty., NY. One of the  families was that of Linus Beecher (aka Lines Beecher), his wife and at least one child, his daughter Irene (my g-g-g-grandmother).  I would like to find his parents and other ancestors and/or siblings. Any help would be much appreciated.

10 October 1998  Bill Jones. I am looking for information about James Bayley and his wife, Mary, who left Salem village after 1680, and may have married Mary Lamb in Killingworth after the death of his first wife.

12 July 1998 Marlea Crimmins. Would like to find the parents of MIRIAM CARTER who married Robert Isbell at Killingworth 1698 and also of MARY GRAVES who married Garner Isbell 1778 at Killingworth. Appreciate any help I can get. Also would like to know the name of the parents of  Mary Jones who married Nathan Graves 1750 at Killingworth,Conn. He was born 1732 at Saybrook. Thanks.

28 May 1998 Jennifer Carr I am researching CARR...one lead I’d like more info on is George Gilbert CARR b 29 Feb 1840 Waymart Pa.. Married 24 Dec 1865 in Killingworth, CT Mabel Rosella BARNUM...am interested in any children/family history.

17 Apr 1998  Roland L. Tooley I am looking for the exact birth date for William Tooley and his parents. He was born between 1800-1804 in Killingworth. He married Margaret Seares or Sayres. Thank you very much.

12 Apr 1998  Christi Lee SIMMONS BUMGARDNER GARRETT Looking for information on William WELLMAN b abt 1629 d Aug 9, 1671, in Killingworth, CT.  He was married to Elizabeth SPENCER b 1633 Newe Towne, MA, d in Killingworth, CT.  One known child, Martha WELLMAN b abt 1653.

8 Apr 1998   Louise P Treat STEVENS  Israel  Stevens born in Killingworth CT. Need date of birth for him & wife  Sally ( KELSEY) STEVENS. Have a date when they were baptized & their children but no date for births. Children of Isreal & Sally (KELSEY)  STEVENS  1. Benevolent  STEVENS born Killingworth CT need a date of birth for him also  2. Solomon STEVEVNS born KIllingworth CT need a date of birth  for him also  3. Sally STEVENS born Killingorth CT? need her birthdate also  4. Lydia STEVENS born Killingworth CT? need her date of birth also.  Is there a  record on Israel STEVENS (1st) I have information that he married a Leda  or Lydia & would be the father to Israel STEVENS the (2nd) Thank you. any  information I would be greatful for.

3 Apr, 1998 Michael A. Hunter Waddington, NY  Searching for parents of Mary Bartlett, of Killingworth. Mary married John Dowd/Doud. Mormon records state she is the daughter of George Bartlett and Mary Cruttenden. Early Guilford Ct. Records stated George Bartlett and his wife Mary Cruttenden had a daughter Mary, born February 1, 1655 though she married Nathaniel Stone and said to live near Mary Bartlett who married John Doud.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Michael

3 Mar 1998 Jan RobinsonAmarillo, Tx. Looking for any information concerning a DANIEL GRISWOLD b. Jan. 17, 1756 to Daniel B. and Mary Bushnell Griswold, in Killingworth, Ct. I am trying to establish who he married, when and what children he may have had. I know of one child, a Daniel GRISWOLD III who was born in 1780 in Newy York and died Oct. 3, 1831 in Victory, Cayuga Co., New York. Surely he had brothers and sisters. Also anyone with knowledge of children which Daniel Griswold III may have had. I know he and his wife Judea had at least one son, Eli, b. 1809 in Cayuga Co., New York. Other children may have been Chauncey, Jonathan M. and Rosannah, all born early 1800s. Any connection will be greatly appreciated.

28 Feb 1998 Donald S. Woolston I am seeking information on the marriage and the children of Samuel Tibbals, b.1821, the son of Seth Tibbals and Sally Gillum. Thank you.

20 Feb 1998 Nancy Gardner Seeking information concerning Abram Stevens b. abt 1757 in Killingworth, CT. Any information appreciated.

19 January 1998 Marie E. Hoffman FRENCH/BRONSON: Daniel T. French, b CT, possibly Killingworth, 28 June 1792 married Anna Bronson/Brunson, b., probably CT, 7 June 1797; marriage probably in CT before 14 May 1823 which is the birth date of my ancestor, Ulissa/Eulissa French Curtis wife of William Curtis. Any help would be appreciated.

Jan 12,1998 Andrew/Dorothy Hall Seeking the ancestry of Deborah HULL. She was the wife of Timothy HALL,who was born Mar 17, 1750/51 in Guilford , CT and died Mar 25, 1804 in Durham, CT. They were married Mar 25, 1770, in Durham, CT. She may be connected to Killingworth Hull’s.

Nov 21, 1997  Ralph R. Miller  “Eliakim Stevens (b 1768? Killington, CT, d. 1837 Otsego Co., NY), Wife Ann Root (b.1776 “Connecticut”, d.1841 Otsego Co., NY), father unk first name Stevens “served through the revolutionary war”. Any information on Eliakim, wife Ann, father and mother, and siblings”

Oct 22, 1997  Ursula Bowler Elnathan SMITH, m/18 Feb 1730 in Killingworth to Mehitable BUELL.  Had daugter Rachel SMITH b/12 Nov 1734 in Killingworth.  Need ancestory and information on Elnathan SMITH.

Sept. 24, 1997   Margaret G. Fish, Barrington, NH 03825 Am seeking info on a LUCRETIA HANDY, probably dau. of  RUFUS HANDY who m. MARY (Molly) WARD 16Aug.1767 in Guilford. He surfaces in 1783 as a Loyalist in Shelburne, Nova Scotia. She is in Ct. records as being allowed to leave Killingworth with children during the Revolutionary War, and resurfaces in Oromecto, Sunbury Co., New Brunswick, after the war. Lucretia Handy is married to Capt. Peter Clinch, founder of St. George, New Brunswick, in 1791 and they have 9-10 children. Both are buried in St. Marks Church cemetery in St. George, dying a day apart in July, 1816, with tombstone giving her age as 44. Seeking her birth date, place of birth, parents, siblings,  etc....ANYTHING.

Sept 11, 1997 Mary Tanin Sarah LEWIS born 1717 Killingworth, died 15 August 1800 Killingworth. Married Joseph KELSEY 1 May 1740, Killingworth.  Would like to know who her parents were and any other information on her family.  Thank you.

Nov 27, 1996 Harry Walden I am trying to trace Benjamin TURNER, b. 1695, m. in Killingworth, 31 Mar 1720, Martha CHAPMAN, dau. of Samuel and Margaret (GRISWOLD) CHAPMAN, b. 2 Apr 1700, Old Saybrook. Benjamin, d. 25 Nov 1776, Martha, d. 31 Aug 1751. They are both buried in Union Cemetery in Killingworth. Need Parents of Benjamin TURNER.

Jan 25,1997 Fran Peltier Seeking info on children of James PARMLEY (Parmelee), b. 19 Nov 1757 in Killingworth and Lydia Robbins DONELSON, b. 7 Sep 1770, d. 19 Feb 1860. Their youngest daughter Emily PARMELY, b. 11 Aug 1814 in South Bristol, Ontario Co., NY. James moved to NY after Revolutionary War..date unknown. James is a descendant of John PARMELEE who settled in Guilford in 1639.

Mar 6 1997 Frank Parmelee Nehemiah Parmelee b 1741 married three times 1/ Sybil Parmelee 2/ Martha Turner 3/Elizabeth Nettleton. Who were the parents of the wives?

Mar 16,1997 Harry Walden BARBER, William of Killingworth, b. abt 1640; d. 28 Mar 1707,Killingworth; m. in Killingworth, Ruth PARKER, b. 25 Jun 1643, Saybrook,Ct. Children: Ruth, b. 1664, m. Daniel CLARK; Elizabeth, b. 25 Apr 1666,m. John TURNER and Daniel BARRETT; George, b. 24 Aug 1668; Deborah, b.Mar 1657/1658, m. Abraham CHALKER; Martha, b. 1675, m. George LEE;Hannah, b. 1675, m. Samuel NETTLETON; Abigale, b. 1680, m. Edward RUTTYand William, b. 10 Feb 1686/1687, m. Martha NETTLETON. Who were the parents of William BARBER? When did William marry Ruth PARKER? When didRuth (PARKER) BARBER die? Thank you.

Apr 19, 1997 Wm. Forrest Crain I am trying to trace Samuel CRAIN (CRANE), b. ~1787 in CT. I believe he may be the son of a Samuel CRANE listed in the 1790 censes from Killingworth. Any info about the son Samuel or the Samuel CRANE listed in the 1790 censes would be helpful.

  

 Middlesex County Genealogy

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