The English Homes of Some Colonial Ancestors essay (2011-34-0) is a nine page typescript essay. The creator of the item is unknown and it is not dated. This genealogical essay contains family information, and deals with the homes of some of the early Connecticut settlers such as Thomas Hooker, John Haynes, and Rev. John Woodbridge.

Phelps Family Genealogy (2010-380-0) is a collection of newspaper clippings, a photograph of an older man, and lined pages with notes of births and deaths. On the inside cover is written "Presented to Lizzie P. Smith from Aunt Elizabeth." This branch of the family was from Colebrook and Winsted.

The Woodruff Collection primarily documents the personal life and professional career of George Catlin Woodruff, who not only practiced law for several decades in Litchfield but also served as Litchfield's postmaster and held elected positions both locally and in the United States Congress.