Charter Oak Genealogy
Professional genealogist/translator, specializing in lineage society apps.
Charter Oak Genealogy
Charter Oak Genealogy
Professional Genealogists Specializing in Lineage Society Applications, French to English Genealogical Translation, and Connecticut Local History and Genealogy
Charter Oak Genealogy Programs
Charter Oak Genealogy Programs
Are you looking for a genealogy lecture to fit an existing series? Are you hoping to start a new genealogy program? A sample of our programs are listed below, organized by topic. We can also develo…
Does your genealogist have lineage society experience? Why does it matter?
Does your genealogist have lineage society experience? Why does it matter?
When you’re choosing to hire a professional genealogist, it can be hard to tell who to ask. Do you choose the person with a regional specialty? An experienced lineage society specialist? In b…
Stuck on a Connecticut research problem? Here are five places you can go for help. – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
Stuck on a Connecticut research problem? Here are five places you can go for help. – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
FamilySearch: The FamilySearch Wiki hosts how to information on Connecticut genealogy. Connecticut State Library: Genealogists love the Connecticut State Library and for good reason! From resources…
I have ancestors who settled in colonial America. What lineage societies can I join?
I have ancestors who settled in colonial America. What lineage societies can I join?
A lineage society – also called a hereditary society – determines its membership by descent from an ancestor who participated in certain activities. Typically, societies are only open t…
Lineage Society Application FAQs: Can I access the documentation submitted with an ancestor’s application?
Lineage Society Application FAQs: Can I access the documentation submitted with an ancestor’s application?
Having access to the documentation an ancestor submitted with their lineage society application can be helpful in preparing and submitting your application. Sometimes they had access to records tha…
Connecticut Statutes: Resources for Genealogy – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
Connecticut Statutes: Resources for Genealogy – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
Understanding the law that lead to the creation of genealogical records can be crucial in understanding the record. The law can help explain who was named in a record, why, and how. It can explain …
How do I find my Connecticut ancestor’s obituary? – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
How do I find my Connecticut ancestor’s obituary? – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
An obituary can be a valuable resource for genealogical research. Obituaries often list information on major life events, family relationships, and more. How do you find one for your Connecticut an…
4 Common Points of Stress in the Lineage Society Application Process – and How to Avoid Them
4 Common Points of Stress in the Lineage Society Application Process – and How to Avoid Them
No matter what society you’re applying to, there tend to be some common issues that trip people up. Here are four such issues, and the ways to avoid them. Hating the society. Yes, this happen…
Proof Argument and the Lineage Society: It’s (really, really, really) complicated.
Proof Argument and the Lineage Society: It’s (really, really, really) complicated.
Most lineage society applications rely heavily on the use of direct evidence, the statements of birth, death, and marriage date and place and family relationships in original documents. Sometimes, …
Connecticut County Records: What do genealogists need to know? – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
Connecticut County Records: What do genealogists need to know? – Connecticut Roots by Charter Oak Genealogy
Connecticut’s county system was abolished 1 October 1960, meaning that no functions are currently managed by the county within the state. In a 1998 memo, Judy A. Watson listed 9 functions of …
5 Tips for Completing a Mayflower Society application (from a lineage society genealogist)
5 Tips for Completing a Mayflower Society application (from a lineage society genealogist)
Lineage Society Applications FAQs: Can I use my Daughters of the American Revolution paperwork to join the Colonial Dames?
Lineage Society Applications FAQs: Can I use my Daughters of the American Revolution paperwork to join the Colonial Dames?
This is one of the more frequent questions I see as a genealogist specializing in lineage society applications. And the answer? Maybe. Remember that there are three societies that use the nickname …
Historical Societies and Researching Your Connecticut Ancestor
Historical Societies and Researching Your Connecticut Ancestor
One of the more frustrating moments in research is when a genealogist contacts a historical society about governmental records. Connecticut’s historical societies don’t typically hold g…
My Connecticut immigrant ancestor seems to be missing a vital record. What's going on?
My Connecticut immigrant ancestor seems to be missing a vital record. What's going on?
Connecticut began recording births, deaths, and marriages on the state level on 1 July 1897. In theory that means that any birth, death, or marriage on or after that date should be recorded in both…
Lineage Societies and Adoption: It’s complicated.
Lineage Societies and Adoption: It’s complicated.
Five Tips for Making Your Lineage Society Application Easier
Five Tips for Making Your Lineage Society Application Easier
Whether you’re applying in the National Society Colonial Dames of America, the Daughters of the American Revolution, or another lineage society, the membership application process can easily …
Can this source be used for a lineage society application?
Can this source be used for a lineage society application?
5 Crucial Dates in 17th Century Colonial Connecticut History That May Impact Your Genealogy
5 Crucial Dates in 17th Century Colonial Connecticut History That May Impact Your Genealogy
5 Tips for Researching a Connecticut Ancestor’s Civil War Service
5 Tips for Researching a Connecticut Ancestor’s Civil War Service
Pay attention to the unit designation. It will tell you where to find the records (and will be needed for ordering copies). Most Connecticut units will be labelled as “CV” or Connecticu…
New England Reference Texts: To Use or Not to Use in an Application?
New England Reference Texts: To Use or Not to Use in an Application?
Veteran’s Death Index
Veteran’s Death Index
Land Records: Key Part of Colonial Connecticut Research
Land Records: Key Part of Colonial Connecticut Research
What does a lineage society application cost?
What does a lineage society application cost?
What is coverture, and why does it matter?
What is coverture, and why does it matter?
Why was this source created?: Knowing the history can help your research
Why was this source created?: Knowing the history can help your research
Running a genealogy group in a Connecticut library? Here are some resources to help.
Running a genealogy group in a Connecticut library? Here are some resources to help.
What’s the militia, and why does it matter?
What’s the militia, and why does it matter?
What does this word being used by my lineage society mean?
What does this word being used by my lineage society mean?
Resources for researching the history of your Connecticut Home
Resources for researching the history of your Connecticut Home
What sources do you need to check to answer a question about an ancestor in colonial Connecticut?
What sources do you need to check to answer a question about an ancestor in colonial Connecticut?
Resources for the Research of New York Loyalists
Resources for the Research of New York Loyalists
Was my Connecticut ancestor a Loyalist?
Was my Connecticut ancestor a Loyalist?
Starting Your Holiday Shopping? Favorite Connecticut Genealogy Database Providers…
Starting Your Holiday Shopping? Favorite Connecticut Genealogy Database Providers…
Why is my lineage society telling me I can’t use the ancestor I want?
Why is my lineage society telling me I can’t use the ancestor I want?
November newsletter
November newsletter
My siblings and I all want to join lineage societies. Are there ways to save time and money?
My siblings and I all want to join lineage societies. Are there ways to save time and money?
Five Myths about Connecticut Vital Records (colonial period)
Five Myths about Connecticut Vital Records (colonial period)
How do I develop historical context for a Connecticut ancestor?
How do I develop historical context for a Connecticut ancestor?
What was Saybrook Colony?
What was Saybrook Colony?
Bounty Land in Maine?
Bounty Land in Maine?
"Linking to the Patriot: The Final Pension Payment Voucher" by Bryna O'Sullivan
"Linking to the Patriot: The Final Pension Payment Voucher" by Bryna O'Sullivan
What is historiography, and how might it impact your Connecticut genealogy research?
What is historiography, and how might it impact your Connecticut genealogy research?
Resources for finding the burial of a veteran ancestor in Connecticut
Resources for finding the burial of a veteran ancestor in Connecticut
Sons of the American Revolution Updates DNA Guidelines
Sons of the American Revolution Updates DNA Guidelines
How do I find a professional genealogist to assist with my Connecticut genealogy research?
How do I find a professional genealogist to assist with my Connecticut genealogy research?
What can I do to make my DAR or SAR application more affordable?
What can I do to make my DAR or SAR application more affordable?
BYU Script Tutorial
BYU Script Tutorial
Preliminary Application or Complete Application?
Preliminary Application or Complete Application?
The Connecticut town boundaries have changed. How do I find my ancestor’s land records?
The Connecticut town boundaries have changed. How do I find my ancestor’s land records?
5 Tips for Completing a Mayflower Society application (from a lineage society genealogist)
5 Tips for Completing a Mayflower Society application (from a lineage society genealogist)
I can’t find a Connecticut birth record. Where do I look next?
I can’t find a Connecticut birth record. Where do I look next?
Resources for researching a French-Canadian family from Connecticut
Resources for researching a French-Canadian family from Connecticut
Resources for researching Polish immigrants to Connecticut
Resources for researching Polish immigrants to Connecticut
Fact or Myth: Connecticut’s Historical Government Records are Held by the Connecticut Historical Society?
Fact or Myth: Connecticut’s Historical Government Records are Held by the Connecticut Historical Society?
We don’t get that many genealogy questions. Should we still expend resources?
We don’t get that many genealogy questions. Should we still expend resources?
Truth or Myth: The older birth certificates were transferred from my ancestor’s Connecticut town to the State Library
Truth or Myth: The older birth certificates were transferred from my ancestor’s Connecticut town to the State Library
The Connecticut Town Hall Transferred the Land Records to the State Library: Truth or Myth?
The Connecticut Town Hall Transferred the Land Records to the State Library: Truth or Myth?
Tips for Using Your Prior Application to Join Another Society
Tips for Using Your Prior Application to Join Another Society
Prepping for America250?: Why your historical organization needs to consider genealogists
Prepping for America250?: Why your historical organization needs to consider genealogists
Struggling to determine an ancestor’s church affiliation? Have you checked the tax records?
Struggling to determine an ancestor’s church affiliation? Have you checked the tax records?
I have Canadian ancestors. Can I still qualify for an American lineage society?
I have Canadian ancestors. Can I still qualify for an American lineage society?
5 Common Connecticut Research Mistakes – and How to Avoid them
5 Common Connecticut Research Mistakes – and How to Avoid them
How do I locate a Connecticut manumission record?
How do I locate a Connecticut manumission record?
How old were those who fought in the American Revolution?
How old were those who fought in the American Revolution?
Connecticut and the Firelands
Connecticut and the Firelands
LibGuides Home: Genealogy Indexes: Barbour Collection
LibGuides Home: Genealogy Indexes: Barbour Collection
Is there an easy way to check my Mayflower line?
Is there an easy way to check my Mayflower line?
Which Connecticut genealogical societies can help me learn more about my ancestors?
Which Connecticut genealogical societies can help me learn more about my ancestors?
LibGuides Home: Professional Genealogists and Genealogical Societies: Genealogical Societies Authorized to do Business in Connecticut
LibGuides Home: Professional Genealogists and Genealogical Societies: Genealogical Societies Authorized to do Business in Connecticut
What if I can’t find a document that names my ancestor’s parents? Can I still join a lineage society?
What if I can’t find a document that names my ancestor’s parents? Can I still join a lineage society?
How do I find the district probate court that holds my Connecticut ancestor’s records?
How do I find the district probate court that holds my Connecticut ancestor’s records?
Boston Passenger Lists
Boston Passenger Lists
New York passenger records
New York passenger records
Connecticut passenger lists
Connecticut passenger lists
Running a genealogy group in a Connecticut library? Here are some resources to help.
Running a genealogy group in a Connecticut library? Here are some resources to help.
Why am I seeing a microfilm icon when researching Connecticut vital records on FamilySearch?
Why am I seeing a microfilm icon when researching Connecticut vital records on FamilySearch?
Connecticut Census Enumerations
Connecticut Census Enumerations
Connecticut Comptroller Records
Connecticut Comptroller Records
America250 prep: Resources on the American Revolution in Connecticut
America250 prep: Resources on the American Revolution in Connecticut
Free Genealogy Resources for Connecticut Residents
Free Genealogy Resources for Connecticut Residents
Research and resources on Connecticut’s patriots of color
Research and resources on Connecticut’s patriots of color
Were Connecticut Revolutionary War units integrated or segregated?
Were Connecticut Revolutionary War units integrated or segregated?
Did Connecticut warn out?
Did Connecticut warn out?
CONTENTdm
CONTENTdm
I’d like to apply to the Mayflower Society – but I have a budget. Is there anything I can do to save money?
I’d like to apply to the Mayflower Society – but I have a budget. Is there anything I can do to save money?
What is the Court of Appeal in Cases of Capture?
What is the Court of Appeal in Cases of Capture?
Can the Connecticut freeman’s oath be considered an oath of allegiance for a Revolutionary War lineage society?
Can the Connecticut freeman’s oath be considered an oath of allegiance for a Revolutionary War lineage society?
County or no county?
County or no county?
Why Connecticut Didn't Go Dutch
Why Connecticut Didn't Go Dutch
History of Saybrook Colony
History of Saybrook Colony
List of Connecticut Cities and Towns
List of Connecticut Cities and Towns
French Republican Calendar Converter
French Republican Calendar Converter
Connecticut Vital Records
Connecticut Vital Records
How reliable are lineage society application databases?
How reliable are lineage society application databases?
Connecticut Colonial Census Enumerations
Connecticut Colonial Census Enumerations
1840 census and Revolutionary War pensions
1840 census and Revolutionary War pensions
Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut
Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut
Adath Israel Collection, Wesleyan University
Adath Israel Collection, Wesleyan University
Arabas v. Ivers
Arabas v. Ivers
What's the Hulks Act?
What's the Hulks Act?
MAGIC Historical Map Collection - Connecticut Towns
MAGIC Historical Map Collection - Connecticut Towns
Historic Buildings of CT
Historic Buildings of CT
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Panoramic Map Collection
Panoramic Map Collection
1934 aerial photos
1934 aerial photos
How do I document a new Revolutionary War ancestor?
How do I document a new Revolutionary War ancestor?
Connecticut Architectural Surveys
Connecticut Architectural Surveys
WPA Architectural Survey
WPA Architectural Survey
Historic American Buildings Survey
Historic American Buildings Survey
Connecticut Genealogy Resources
Connecticut Genealogy Resources
Registration for land records program
Registration for land records program
Do I need to have documents translated for my lineage society application?
Do I need to have documents translated for my lineage society application?
List of Connecticut Towns
List of Connecticut Towns
Can I use my family's genealogy for a lineage society application?
Can I use my family's genealogy for a lineage society application?
French speaking Switzerland
French speaking Switzerland
French in Belgium
French in Belgium
Where can I find my family Bible?
Where can I find my family Bible?
French colony in Illinois
French colony in Illinois
History of Luxembourg
History of Luxembourg
American Revolution Collection
American Revolution Collection
Alsatian Dialect
Alsatian Dialect
LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE AU QUÉBEC
LA LANGUE FRANÇAISE AU QUÉBEC
Dictionnaire du Moyen Français
Dictionnaire du Moyen Français
Colored Troop Enlistments from Connecticut during the Civil War
Colored Troop Enlistments from Connecticut during the Civil War
Revolutionary War Pension Application Index
Revolutionary War Pension Application Index
I joined DAR or SAR. I now want to join a colonial society. How do I find a qualifying ancestor?
I joined DAR or SAR. I now want to join a colonial society. How do I find a qualifying ancestor?
Veteran's Death Index
Veteran's Death Index
March newsletter
March newsletter
Why is it so challenging to document a female patriot?
Why is it so challenging to document a female patriot?
Veteran's Bonus Records
Veteran's Bonus Records
Service records : Connecticut men and women in the armed forces of the United States during World War, 1917-1920.
Service records : Connecticut men and women in the armed forces of the United States during World War, 1917-1920.
How do I find a Connecticut privateer's commission?
How do I find a Connecticut privateer's commission?
Remembering World War One
Remembering World War One
1917 military census
1917 military census
1917 Nurses Census
1917 Nurses Census
Decree of 20 September 1792
Decree of 20 September 1792
Marriage Dispensation
Marriage Dispensation
Translating French Records: Catholic Burial Records
Translating French Records: Catholic Burial Records
FamilySearch Reading French-Canadian Burial Records
FamilySearch Reading French-Canadian Burial Records
Panoramic Map Collection
Panoramic Map Collection
American Canadian Genealogical Society Parish Record models
American Canadian Genealogical Society Parish Record models
FamilySearch baptismal record guide
FamilySearch baptismal record guide
What's a privateer?
What's a privateer?
Archives de la Manche glossary
Archives de la Manche glossary
Généalogistes de France Glossary
Généalogistes de France Glossary
Hale Collection
Hale Collection
Occupations in New-France and Canada
Occupations in New-France and Canada
VIEUX METIERS
VIEUX METIERS
Les Métiers des nos Ancêtres
Les Métiers des nos Ancêtres
French Translation Resources
French Translation Resources
A French Genealogy Glossary
A French Genealogy Glossary
Direct line? Collateral line?
Direct line? Collateral line?
Connecticut Courant Index
Connecticut Courant Index
The Oldest Newspaper in Continous Publication
The Oldest Newspaper in Continous Publication
Larousse Dictionary
Larousse Dictionary
Newspapers digitized on Chronicling America
Newspapers digitized on Chronicling America
Search for Connecticut Newspapers
Search for Connecticut Newspapers
Can I use Ancestry ThruLines as proof?
Can I use Ancestry ThruLines as proof?
The Catholic Transcript
The Catholic Transcript
Word Reference
Word Reference
Lexilogos Dictionary
Lexilogos Dictionary
Ancestors Portal
Ancestors Portal
Feast of St. Sebastian Exhibit
Feast of St. Sebastian Exhibit
Revolutionary War tax records
Revolutionary War tax records
Public Records of the State of Connecticut
Public Records of the State of Connecticut
Arabus v. Ivers
Arabus v. Ivers
The Feast of St. Martin
The Feast of St. Martin
Genealogy of Aaron Carter
Genealogy of Aaron Carter
1740 marriage
1740 marriage
Gradual Emanicipation Act
Gradual Emanicipation Act
Gradual Emancipation Act
Gradual Emancipation Act
Mayflower Descendants Search
Mayflower Descendants Search
Patriot to Passenger Project
Patriot to Passenger Project
Middletown CT Historic Structure Rehabilitation Tax Abatement
Middletown CT Historic Structure Rehabilitation Tax Abatement
Can I document additional Mayflower ancestors?
Can I document additional Mayflower ancestors?
5 Sources to Avoid Using for Mayflower Society Applications
5 Sources to Avoid Using for Mayflower Society Applications
Huguenot Refugees
Huguenot Refugees
Check your Mayflower Line
Check your Mayflower Line
Accent aigu
Accent aigu
Isaac Allerton
Isaac Allerton
Witch Trial Pardons
Witch Trial Pardons
Samuel Wyllys Papers
Samuel Wyllys Papers
Introduction to Online Resources Registration
Introduction to Online Resources Registration
Connecticut Town Meeting Records
Connecticut Town Meeting Records
Connecticut Oaths of Allegiance
Connecticut Oaths of Allegiance
Connecticut Supply Taxes
Connecticut Supply Taxes
Intro to FamilySearch Program Registration
Intro to FamilySearch Program Registration
Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut
Public Records of the Colony of Connecticut
Connecticut Archives
Connecticut Archives
Connecticut Men in the Revolution
Connecticut Men in the Revolution
1934 Arial Photos
1934 Arial Photos
Seigneurial System
Seigneurial System
History of the Eastern Townships
History of the Eastern Townships
Ordering Notarial Records
Ordering Notarial Records
Notarial Records on BANQ's website
Notarial Records on BANQ's website
Quebec, Canada, Notarial Records, 1637-1935
Quebec, Canada, Notarial Records, 1637-1935
The Notaries of French Canada
The Notaries of French Canada
Historic preservationists call for state oversight of Connecticut’s neglected cemeteries
Historic preservationists call for state oversight of Connecticut’s neglected cemeteries
History of Connecticut town boundaries
History of Connecticut town boundaries
What French Records are online?
What French Records are online?
Bounty land, Connecticut, and the American Revolution
Bounty land, Connecticut, and the American Revolution
Sources of Revolutionary War Service for Women from Connecticut
Sources of Revolutionary War Service for Women from Connecticut
Register for "Beyond the Gravestone"
Register for "Beyond the Gravestone"
French Canadian and Native Families
French Canadian and Native Families
4 common reasons your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying
4 common reasons your ancestor is no longer considered qualifying
Facebook
Facebook
Instagram
Instagram
Email
Email
View on mobile
Explore other Linktrees
Be Fat Be Happy
@befatbehappy
Hunter Vought
@huntervought
BNC Map
@bncmap
Lolife
@lolife.wav
Keiko Lynn
@keikolynn
Newt
@newton
Chelsea Handler
@chelseahandler
Charli Andrea
@charliandrea
Penfolds (Alcohol)
@penfoldsofficial
Mythical Kitchen
@mythicalkitchen
previous
next
Discover more
See all
@Brittlmcgraw.art
@rhs.bible.study3
@ipicasaverde
@economicslsr
@EstherIsLearning
@Sanperstudy
@swisse_hk
@tvd_sara
@Coloreconfeitaria
@daisy_sportcoaching
@Dutchezzplanzz
@denestointeriors
@cornercollectionTestprofile
@amandinegrn.santeintegrative
@freemethodistchurch
@kagaya0292
@nura_tainah
@ProspectMototsports
@laura.vohira
@novaniightmare
@yosephstefanus
@wordofmachine
@milandesign1
@formsartstudio
@bryancasella
@GainesvilleBuilder
@SLUAALSA
@theoliverknoxville
@Gold_Streetwear_1
@synthcollective
@olga.cherednichenko
@Tekxlinks
@sosialisasibcperak
@makingmoneyeazyy
@wealthadvocategroup
@BeautifulUglyScottishTour
@amongthestarsboutique
@M6isnik
@Bombersreef
@ritifc
@mountainstrongfitness
@blocopurosuco
@gethiredwithalex
@ayushi.writes
@mumsinbiz_australia