Images of citizenship papers; required of every head of household wishing to move from one town to another. The towns of Connecticut were responsible for the welfare of its inhabitants. If an individual became ill or destitute, the town was financially responsible for the person. Typically, the town would guarantee to pay for any unforeseen expenses for a period of one year if one of its citizens moved to another town. These certificates are part of the Eva Butler Manuscript Collection. Note that transcribed names are spelled exactly as they appear on the certificate.
Citizenship Papers – Transcribed Names
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1 Zachariah Mainard
3 William Ingraham
5 Timothy Linch
7 Thomas Halsey
9 Stephen Miner
11 Simeon Miner
13 Sanford Stoddard
14 Samuel Hill
16 Samuel Hall
18 Rufus Hill
20 Reubin Clark
22 Peter Simon
24 Nathaniel Newberry
26 Mary Simon
28 Luke Giant
30 John Chaplain
32 Jedidiah Derby
34 Israel Hewitt
36 Holiday Ingram
38 Freelove Meech
40 Frances Clark
42 Eunice Brown
44 Daniel Button
46 Christopher Williams
48 Charles Noyes
50 Aron Clark
52 Ann Davis
54 Abigail Thomas