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==Historical Background== | ==Historical Background== | ||
Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Vermont were the | Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Vermont were the Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, and Roman Catholic churches.<ref>William Chamberlin Hunt and United States Bureau of the Census, ''Religious Bodies: 1906'' (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1910), Vol. 1:365. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Z6ZdiZWeStAC Google Books].</ref> For a list of churches in Vermont, see John Gordon Melton’s ''National Directory of Churches, Synagogues and Other Houses of Worship'' in [[United States Church Records|United States Church Records]]. | ||
==Information Found in the Records== | ==Information Found in the Records== | ||
To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type: | To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type: | ||
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==Finding the Records== | ==Finding the Records== | ||
===Look for online records.=== | ===Look for online records.=== | ||
'''Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local [https://familysearch.org/locations/ family history center] or the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library Family History Library] in Salt Lake City, Utah. | |||
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[http://dunhamwilcox.net/ Dunham-Wilcox-Trott-Kirk] indexes church, cemetery, probate and other early New England, New York and New Jersey records with links to abstracts of the records. | |||
===Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | |||
[[File:Family History Library.jpg|right|thumb|<center>'''Family History Library'''<br>'''Salt Lake City, Utah'''</center>]] | |||
*The [[Family History Library|Family History Library]] (FHL) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States. | |||
===Look for digital copies of church records in the FamilySearch Catalog. === | |||
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*Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | *Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town. | ||
*If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | *If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see [https://beta.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-request-that-a-microfilm-be-digitized '''How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?'''] | ||
*Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https:// | *Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a [https://familysearch.org/locations/ '''Family History Center'''] near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations. | ||
*To find records: | *To find records: | ||
:::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | :::a. Click on the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=340&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Vermont%22 '''records of United States, Vermont''']. | ||
:::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Vermont''' and a list of counties will appear. | :::b. Click on '''Places within United States, Vermont''' and a list of counties will appear. | ||
:::c. Click on your county if it appears. | :::c. Click on your county if it appears. | ||
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===Consult available finding aids.=== | ===Consult available finding aids.=== | ||
'''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | '''These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.''' | ||
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===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ===Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.=== | ||
Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.<br> | Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to '''digitized, online records''' offered by the archives. Some archives provide '''research services''' for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a [https://algensoc.org/main/researchers.html '''researcher.''']<br> | ||
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<span style="color:DarkViolet">'''Here you will find archive information unique to the state. Many more archives are kept by denomination. For denominational archives, go to [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''Searching for Church Records by Denomination.''']]</span> | <span style="color:DarkViolet">'''Here you will find archive information unique to the state. Many more archives are kept by denomination. For denominational archives, go to [[United States Church Records#Searching for Church Records by Denomination|'''Searching for Church Records by Denomination.''']]</span> | ||
====American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library==== | ====American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library==== | ||
[https://acgs.org/research/ '''American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library''']<br> | [https://acgs.org/research/ '''American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library''']<br> | ||
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Manchester, New Hampshire 03103<br> | Manchester, New Hampshire 03103<br> | ||
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Tel: (603) 622-1554<br> | |||
*[https://acgs.org/research/services/ '''Research Services'''] | *[https://acgs.org/research/services/ '''Research Services'''] | ||
*[https://acgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ACGS-Library-Holdings-Parish-Repertoires-and-Vital-Records.pdf '''Library Holdings Parish Repertoires and Vital Records'''] | *[https://acgs.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ACGS-Library-Holdings-Parish-Repertoires-and-Vital-Records.pdf '''Library Holdings Parish Repertoires and Vital Records'''] | ||
=== Baptist === | |||
[https://library.uvm.edu/ | [https://library.uvm.edu/ Howe Library]<br>University of Vermont<br>Burlington, VT 05405-0036<br>Phone: (802) 656-2020<br>Fax: (802) 656-4038 | ||
--- | [http://www.abhsarchives.org/ American Baptist Historical Society]<br>1106 South Goodman Street<br>Rochester, NY 14620<br>Phone: (716) 473-1740 | ||
For a history of the Baptist church, see: | |||
*Crocker, Henry. ''History of the Baptists in Vermont''. Bellows Falls, Vermont: P. H. Gobie Press, 1913. Digital version: [https://dcms.lds.org/view/action/ieViewer.do?from_proxy=true&dps_pid=IE543420&dps_dvs=1336587318054~70&dps_pid=IE543420&change_lng=en FamilySearch]. Paper or film versions: (Family History Library {{FHL|77323|title-id|disp=film 1033832 item 2; fiche 6051223}}.) Other libraries with this book ([http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-of-the-baptists-in-vermont/oclc/3401565&referer=brief_results WorldCat]). This book includes an index. | |||
=== Congregational === | |||
[http://www.14beacon.org/ Congregational Library]<br>14 Beacon Street<br>Boston, MA 02108<br>Phone: (617) 523-0470<br>Fax: (617) 523-0470 | |||
For a history of the Congregational churches in Vermont from 1762 to 1914, see: | |||
*Comstock, John Moore. ''The Congregational Churches of Vermont and Their Ministry, 1762–1914, Historical and Statistical.'' St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Caledonian, 1915. Digital version: [http://archive.org/stream/congregationalch00coms#page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive]. Book and filmed versions:(Family History Library {{FHL|257822|title-id|disp=FHL book 974.3 K2cc; film 874201 Item 3, and fiche 6046853}}.)] This book includes historical information and is arranged by town. | |||
=== Episcopal === | |||
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[[Image:Vermont churches.png|thumb|right|500px|Vermont churches.png]] [https://diovermont.org/ | [[Image:Vermont churches.png|thumb|right|500px|Vermont churches.png]] [https://diovermont.org/ Episcopal Diocesan Center]<br>5 Rock Point Road<br>Burlington, VT 05401-2735<br>Phone: (802) 863-3431<br>Fax: (802) 860-1562 | ||
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For further information, see: | |||
*Historical Records Survey (Vermont). ''Inventory of Church Archives of Vermont, No.1, Diocese of Vermont, Protestant Episcopal''. Montpelier, Vermont: The Survey, 1940. (Family History Library {{FHL|302920|title-id|disp=book 974.3 K23h; fiche 6006639}}.) This book also includes a historical sketch of each parish or mission. | |||
=== Methodist === | |||
[http://www.greenmtn.edu/ Green Mountain College Library]<br>One College Circle<br>Poultney, Vt 05764<br>Phone: (802) 287-8225<br>Fax: (802) 287-8222 (Attention Library) | |||
=== Roman Catholic === | |||
Roman Catholic genealogical records are kept in each individual parish. For general information, or for the location and addresses of parishes, contact: | |||
=== | [http://www.vermontcatholic.org/ Diocese of Burlington]<br>351 North Avenue<br>Burlington, VT 05401<br>Phone: (802) 658-6110<br>Fax: (802) 658-0436 | ||
The diocese includes the counties of: [[Addison County, Vermont Genealogy|Addison]], [[Bennington County, Vermont Genealogy|Bennington]], [[Caledonia County, Vermont Genealogy|Caledonia]], [[Chittenden County, Vermont Genealogy|Chittenden]], [[Essex County, Vermont Genealogy|Essex]], [[Franklin County, Vermont Genealogy|Franklin]], [[Grand Isle County, Vermont Genealogy|Grand Isle]], [[Lamoille County, Vermont Genealogy|Lamoille]], [[Orange County, Vermont Genealogy|Orange]], [[Orleans County, Vermont Genealogy|Orleans]], [[Rutland County, Vermont Genealogy|Rutland]], [[Washington County, Vermont Genealogy|Washington]], [[Windham County, Vermont Genealogy|Windham]] and [[Windsor County, Vermont Genealogy|Windsor]] | |||
[http://www.eveques.qc.ca/ Assemblee des Eveques du Quebec]<br>1225 St. Joseph Boulevard East<br>Montreal, Quebec<br>Canada H2J 1L7<br>Phone: (514) 274-4323 | |||
====Quakers==== | |||
*[https://neym.org/sites/default/files/2019-05/GuideToRecordsRSOF_1997.pdf '''Guide to the Records of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in New England'''] | |||
=== Universalist and Unitarian === | |||
*MacDonald, Edith Fox. ''Rebellion in the Mountains: The Story of Universalism and Unitarianism in Vermont''. Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Vermont District of the Unitarian Universalist Association, 1979. (Family History Library book {{FHL|441233|title-id|disp=974.3 K2m}}; film {{FHL|18158|title-id|disp=0974420}}.) This book relates the history of these religions and their coming together. It shows societies in each county and lists the names, dates, and locations of the ministers’ churches, including the names of the laymen who were involved. It includes an index. | |||
== References == | === References === | ||
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Historical Background[edit | edit source]
Before 1900 the largest religious groups in Vermont were the Baptist, Congregational, Episcopal, Methodist, and Roman Catholic churches.[1] For a list of churches in Vermont, see John Gordon Melton’s National Directory of Churches, Synagogues and Other Houses of Worship in United States Church Records.
Information Found in the Records[edit | edit source]
To effectively use church records, become familiar with their content. Click on these links to learn about a specific record type:
Finding the Records[edit | edit source]
Look for online records.[edit | edit source]
Ancestry.com, FindMyPast.com, and MyHeritage.com can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Online databases are incomplete. This can lead to two common errors:
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Dunham-Wilcox-Trott-Kirk indexes church, cemetery, probate and other early New England, New York and New Jersey records with links to abstracts of the records.
Look for digital copies of church records listed in the FamilySearch Catalog.[edit | edit source]
- The Family History Library (FHL) has a substantial collection of original church records and transcripts on microfilm for churches in the United States.
- Online church records can be listed in the FamilySearch Catalog under the state, county, or town.
- If you find a record that has not yet been digitized, see How do I request that a microfilm be digitized?
- Some records might have viewing restrictions, and can only be viewed at a Family History Center near you, and/or by members of supporting organizations.
- To find records:
- a. Click on the records of United States, Vermont.
- b. Click on Places within United States, Vermont and a list of counties will appear.
- c. Click on your county if it appears.
- d. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
- e. Click on Places within United States, Vermont [COUNTY] and a list of towns will appear.
- f. Click on your town if it appears, or the location which you believe was the parish which served your town or village.
- g. Click on the "Church records" topic. Click on the blue links to specific record titles.
- h. Some combination of these icons will appear at the far right of the listing for the record.
. The magnifying glass indicates that the record is indexed. Clicking on the magnifying glass will take you to the index. Clicking on the camera will take you to an online digital copy of the records.
Consult available finding aids.[edit | edit source]
These aids generally provide lists of records that are known to exist and information on their location.
Correspond with or visit the actual churches.[edit | edit source]
Some records are still held in the local churches. Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available.
- Make an appointment to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you.
- To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday.
- Ask for small searches at a time, such as one birth record or a specific marriage. Never ask for "everything on a family or surname".
- A donation ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate.
- If the church has a website, you may be able to e-mail a message.
- See the Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy for help with composing letters.
- Each denomination page offers an online address directory of local churches for that denomination.
Check the church records collections in archives and libraries.[edit | edit source]
Some church records have been deposited for preservation in government archives or in libraries. Watch for links to digitized, online records offered by the archives. Some archives provide research services for a fee. For others, if you cannot visit in person, you might hire a researcher.
Here you will find archive information unique to the state. Many more archives are kept by denomination. For denominational archives, go to Searching for Church Records by Denomination.
American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library[edit | edit source]
American-Canadian Genealogical Society Library
1 Sundial Avenue, Suite 317N
Manchester, New Hampshire 03103
Tel: (603) 622-1554
Baptist[edit | edit source]
Howe Library
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT 05405-0036
Phone: (802) 656-2020
Fax: (802) 656-4038
American Baptist Historical Society
1106 South Goodman Street
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (716) 473-1740
For a history of the Baptist church, see:
- Crocker, Henry. History of the Baptists in Vermont. Bellows Falls, Vermont: P. H. Gobie Press, 1913. Digital version: FamilySearch. Paper or film versions: (Family History Library film 1033832 item 2; fiche 6051223.) Other libraries with this book (WorldCat). This book includes an index.
Congregational[edit | edit source]
Congregational Library
14 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 523-0470
Fax: (617) 523-0470
For a history of the Congregational churches in Vermont from 1762 to 1914, see:
- Comstock, John Moore. The Congregational Churches of Vermont and Their Ministry, 1762–1914, Historical and Statistical. St. Johnsbury, Vermont: Caledonian, 1915. Digital version: Internet Archive. Book and filmed versions:(Family History Library FHL book 974.3 K2cc; film 874201 Item 3, and fiche 6046853.)] This book includes historical information and is arranged by town.
Episcopal[edit | edit source]
Episcopal Diocesan Center
5 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05401-2735
Phone: (802) 863-3431
Fax: (802) 860-1562
5 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05401-2735
Phone: (802) 863-3431
Fax: (802) 860-1562
For further information, see:
- Historical Records Survey (Vermont). Inventory of Church Archives of Vermont, No.1, Diocese of Vermont, Protestant Episcopal. Montpelier, Vermont: The Survey, 1940. (Family History Library book 974.3 K23h; fiche 6006639.) This book also includes a historical sketch of each parish or mission.
Methodist[edit | edit source]
Green Mountain College Library
One College Circle
Poultney, Vt 05764
Phone: (802) 287-8225
Fax: (802) 287-8222 (Attention Library)
Roman Catholic[edit | edit source]
Roman Catholic genealogical records are kept in each individual parish. For general information, or for the location and addresses of parishes, contact:
Diocese of Burlington
351 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 658-6110
Fax: (802) 658-0436
The diocese includes the counties of: Addison, Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor
Assemblee des Eveques du Quebec
1225 St. Joseph Boulevard East
Montreal, Quebec
Canada H2J 1L7
Phone: (514) 274-4323
Quakers[edit | edit source]
Universalist and Unitarian[edit | edit source]
- MacDonald, Edith Fox. Rebellion in the Mountains: The Story of Universalism and Unitarianism in Vermont. Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Vermont District of the Unitarian Universalist Association, 1979. (Family History Library book 974.3 K2m; film 0974420.) This book relates the history of these religions and their coming together. It shows societies in each county and lists the names, dates, and locations of the ministers’ churches, including the names of the laymen who were involved. It includes an index.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ William Chamberlin Hunt and United States Bureau of the Census, Religious Bodies: 1906 (Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1910), Vol. 1:365. Digital version at Google Books.
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