Another type of genealogy record that provides tremendous value is criminal records. Some of our ancestors unfortunately got in trouble with the law. And records were kept from arrests through court cases to prison documents. Now, more and more of these records are being digitized or transcribed and are being made available online.
Types of Records
- Criminal court proceedings
- Police reports
- Prison and jail admission registers
- Arrest records
- Mug books
- Pardon and discharge information
- Hospital record books
- Workhouse records
Types of Information
- Name
- Age
- Birth date
- Height
- Weight
- Complexion
- Eye color
- Hair color
- Nationality
- Occupation
- Education
- Habits (alcohol use)
- Relations (parents living)
- Date incarcerated
- Court where charged
- Recommitments
- How and when discharged
Below are links to Free Online Criminal Record Collections for the states in the region.
(Updated October 2023)
New England States Criminal Records
- Free Online Connecticut Criminal Records
- Free Online Maine Criminal Records
- Free Online Massachusetts Criminal Records
- Free Online New Hampshire Criminal Records
- Free Online Rhode Island Criminal Records
- Free Online Vermont Criminal Records
Good Luck and Happy Hunting!
