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