Godfrey Memorial Library

The Godfrey Library is a unique resource for genealogists and historians. The Godfrey is one of the best kept secrets in Connecticut, said library director James Benn. It is a premier research site for family history research, and perfect for anyone wanting to work on Civil War research during the 150th anniversary. The Godfrey maintains an extensi... ve collection of essential resources to help in genealogical and historical research. Library staff is available to help users locate relatives through city and business directories, vital records, printed census records, state, county, and local histories as well as numerous family histories, family bible records, and service and pension records. The library is free and open to the public. Subscriptions to database resources can be purchased to allow for off-site research. As part of the Sesquicentennial, The Godfrey is offering a Civil War publication at a significant discount. A Noble and Glorious Cause: The Life, Times and Civil War Service of Captain Elijah W. Gibbons, originally published by The Godfrey Memorial Library in 2005 and priced at $35.00 is now available for $15.00 at the library. Follow the war experiences of Captain Gibbons of the Connecticut Volunteer Infantry and his men from Middletown as they respond to the call to arms and until the battle of Fredericksburg. Please call the library to order or stop by to pick up your copy now though April 30th.Read More