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● 710 Verified Essex, Connecticut Filings Indexed (1897–2001)
🏛️ 710 INDEXED FILINGS • ESSEX, CONNECTICUT Jurisdiction: 09-007 Index Span: 1897–2001 • Verified 10/24/2026

Essex, Connecticut (Middlesex County) Marriage Records Directory

Municipal Marriage Records roll for Essex, CT (Middlesex County) with 710 indexed entries (1897–2001) recorded with the Essex Town / County Vital Records Clerk.

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Essex, Connecticut Marriage Records (1897–2001)

710 filings • Custodian: Essex Town / County Vital Records Clerk

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Registrant / Subject Co-Party / Holder Date Division Locality File # Dossier
Alfred Benton Elsie H•••• 10/27/1921 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1921-533••••
Alfred Benton Elsie H•••• 10/27/1921 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1921-434••••
George Carter Geraldine T•••• 09/16/1920 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1920-488••••
Richard Endrich Mary U•••• 11/24/1920 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1920-581••••
Carlton Brewster Carrie H•••• 10/23/1920 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1920-882••••
Dorsey Belden Blanche G•••• 10/09/1920 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1920-327••••
James Campbell Anna O•••• 10/22/1919 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1919-915••••
John Behan Elsie U•••• 10/02/1919 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1919-998••••
Reginald Blair Hazel R•••• 04/21/1917 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1917-106••••
Alfred Battle Kathryn K•••• 09/16/1917 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1917-398••••
Ernest Bailey Maude S•••• 12/01/1917 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1917-884••••
Edward Arnold Leora J•••• 06/15/1916 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1916-282••••
John Alexander Jr Irene B•••• 02/16/1916 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1916-744••••
Sanford Brainard Alma C•••• 03/25/1915 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1915-263••••
John Mitchell Katharine M•••• 04/08/1915 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1915-659••••
Edward Brown Martha S•••• 06/28/1914 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1914-481••••
Louis Brooks Ruth U•••• 06/02/1914 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1914-961••••
Henry Brockway Jr Edith G•••• 11/21/1914 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1914-357••••
Walter Bliss Unknown D•••• 11/28/1914 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1914-377••••
Samuel Bella Loucetta U•••• 03/27/1914 Marriage Records Essex, CT, CT #CT-MR-1914-709••••
Page 33 • 20 of 710 Essex, Connecticut filings (1914–1921, median 1917).

Essex, Connecticut Archival Digest & Recorded Citations

Municipality Rank #124 of 250 in Connecticut • 0.14% of 523,571 CT filings • County: Middlesex County (09-007)

Roll Median Year: 1917 (1914–1921)
Marriage Records
710 filings (79.2%)
0.2% of 353,574 CT marriage records
Liens & Unclaimed Assets
186 filings (20.7%)
0.11% of 168,792 CT liens & unclaimed assets
People Lookup
1 filings (0.1%)
0.09% of 1,155 CT people lookup
Representative Indexed Citations on This Essex, Connecticut Roll:
  • • Alfred Benton — Elsie H•••• (Marriage Records, 10/27/1921, #CT-MR-1921-533••••, Essex, CT)
  • • Alfred Benton — Elsie H•••• (Marriage Records, 10/27/1921, #CT-MR-1921-434••••, Essex, CT)
  • • George Carter — Geraldine T•••• (Marriage Records, 09/16/1920, #CT-MR-1920-488••••, Essex, CT)
  • • Richard Endrich — Mary U•••• (Marriage Records, 11/24/1920, #CT-MR-1920-581••••, Essex, CT)
  • • Carlton Brewster — Carrie H•••• (Marriage Records, 10/23/1920, #CT-MR-1920-882••••, Essex, CT)
  • • Dorsey Belden — Blanche G•••• (Marriage Records, 10/09/1920, #CT-MR-1920-327••••, Essex, CT)
  • • James Campbell — Anna O•••• (Marriage Records, 10/22/1919, #CT-MR-1919-915••••, Essex, CT)
  • • John Behan — Elsie U•••• (Marriage Records, 10/02/1919, #CT-MR-1919-998••••, Essex, CT)

Essex, Connecticut Filings by Era (1897–2001)

Peak registration volume occurred in the 1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (284 filings, 40% of local holdings).

2000 – Present (21st Century Filings) (Essex, Connecticut) 28 (4%)
1975 – 1999 (Late 20th Century) (Essex, Connecticut) 284 (40%)
1950 – 1974 (Mid-Century Index) (Essex, Connecticut) 193 (27%)
Pre-1950 (Historical & Genealogical Roll) (Essex, Connecticut) 205 (29%)
Essex, Connecticut Clerical & Statutory Guide

Official Custodians, Recording Offices & Fees in Essex, Connecticut

Statute: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-51a (Vital & Marriage Registries) & § 7-34a (Town Clerk Land Records) • FIPS 09-007

Essex, Connecticut Recording Custodian & Clerk Directory

Essex Town / County Vital Records Clerk
📍 245 deKoven Drive & 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
🕒 Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET (Walk-in Counter & Mail Requests; closed State Holidays) • Turnaround: Same-day at Town Clerk counter; 2–4 weeks by mail from CT DPH State Vital Records
💵 Certified Copy Fee: $20.00 per certified marriage certificate (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-73)
📍 245 deKoven Drive & 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457
📞 (860) 638-4910
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Essex, Connecticut Statutory & Judicial Reference

Public Records Law:
Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq.)
Vital & Recording Statute:
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-51a (Vital & Marriage Registries) & § 7-34a (Town Clerk Land Records)
Jurisdiction Roll Coverage:
710 Filings (1897–2001)
Parent County / FIPS:
Middlesex County (09-007)
Judicial Venue:
Connecticut Judicial Branch Superior Court (Family & Civil Division)
💍 Marriage Licenses & Certificates
1897 to Present • Essex Town Clerk Vital Records Counter
⚖️ Divorce & Family Court Decrees
Statewide Superior Court Archive • Middlesex County Judicial District Superior Court Clerk
👶 Birth Certificates
1897 to Present • Essex Town Clerk & CT DPH Vital Records
⚰️ Death Certificates
1897 to Present • Essex Registrar of Vital Statistics

Essex, Connecticut (Middlesex County) Marriage Records Directory — Key Archival Questions

How many marriage records are recorded in Essex, CT?

The Essex, Connecticut marriage records roll holds 710 verified entries (1897–2001), accounting for 0.14% of statewide filings. Commonly indexed Essex surnames in this division include Brown (15), Anderson (13), Carlson (12), Adams (11), Arnold (9), Brooks (9).

Where do I request a certified marriage record copy or verification in Essex, CT?

Requests in Essex (Middlesex County) are handled by the Essex Town / County Vital Records Clerk (245 deKoven Drive & 1 Court Street, Middletown, CT 06457; counter hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET (Walk-in Counter & Mail Requests; closed State Holidays); fee: $20.00 per certified marriage certificate (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-73)). Government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or Passport); full names of both spouses and exact ceremony/filing date.

What are examples of indexed marriage records in Essex, Connecticut?

Representative Essex filings on this roll include Alfred Benton — Elsie H•••• (Marriage Records, 10/27/1921, #CT-MR-1921-533••••, Essex, CT); Alfred Benton — Elsie H•••• (Marriage Records, 10/27/1921, #CT-MR-1921-434••••, Essex, CT). Nearby peer municipal registries in CT include Clinton (1,448), East Hampton (1,439), Cromwell (1,276), Westbrook (1,047), East Haddam (996), Killingworth (958).

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Indexed Municipalities & Town Clerks in Essex, Connecticut (14)

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RecordsRegister Archival Index (2026). "Essex, Connecticut (Middlesex County) Marriage Records Directory (710 Filings, 09-007)." https://recordsregister.com/records/connecticut/essex/marriage-records

Essex, Connecticut archival index compiled under Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-200 et seq.); non-FCRA public registry (15 U.S.C. § 1681).