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== | ==Online Resources == | ||
*[http://www.learnwebskills.com/family/countyhistories3.htm#vt County and Town Histories], includes biographies | |||
*Vermont Historical Society. [http://www.vermonthistory.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=166%20/%3E%3C/head%3E%3Cbody%3E%3Cscript%20language= Vermont History Journal]. Has many articles online from the past issues of the magazine. | |||
== Brief History == | == Brief History == | ||
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*'''1861–1865:''' More than 35,000 Vermonters served in the Union Army during the Civil War. | *'''1861–1865:''' More than 35,000 Vermonters served in the Union Army during the Civil War. | ||
*'''Late 1800s:''' French Canadians and Europeans settled mostly in cities to work in factories. Burlington grew rapidly because of lumber. The granite industry boomed in Barre. The textile industry declined, and many mills were moved to the South. | *'''Late 1800s:''' French Canadians and Europeans settled mostly in cities to work in factories. Burlington grew rapidly because of lumber. The granite industry boomed in Barre. The textile industry declined, and many mills were moved to the South. | ||
*'''1898:''' Over | *'''1898:''' Over 280,500 U.S. men were involved in the [http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/1898/ Spanish-American War] which was fought mainly in Cuba and the Philippines. | ||
*'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service. | *'''1917–1918:''' More than 26 million men from the United States ages 18 through 45 registered with the Selective Service. Over 4.7 million American men and women served during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_I World War I]. | ||
*'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities. | *'''1930's:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Depression The Great Depression] closed many factories and mills. Many small farms were abandoned, and many families moved to cities. | ||
*'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II]. | *'''1940–1945:''' Over 50.6 million men ages 18 to 65 registered with the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Training_and_Service_Act_of_1940 Selective Service]. Over 16.3 million American men and women served in the armed forces during [http://www.worldwar-2.net/ World War II]. | ||
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== Local Histories == | == Local Histories == | ||
Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [ | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. Published histories of towns, counties, and states usually contain accounts of families. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You can also find lists of pioneers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating your ancestor. A local history may also suggest other records to search. Local histories are extensively collected by the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library], public and university libraries, and state and local historical societies. The United States Research "[[United States History|History]]" page cites nationwide bibliographies of local histories which include histories of Vermont. | ||
*Brown, Elizabeth Crockett. ''Historical Sketches of Vermont Communities''. N.p., 1991. This source contains historical information about each town. There are brief sketches arranged by counties and towns. | *Brown, Elizabeth Crockett. ''Historical Sketches of Vermont Communities''. N.p., 1991. This source contains historical information about each town. There are brief sketches arranged by counties and towns. FS Library book {{FSC|499785|title-id|disp=974.3 H2be}}. | ||
*''Vermont, a Bibliography of Its History. Bibliographies of New England History'', v.4. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1981. This book includes state, county, and local histories and an index of authors, editors, compilers, subjects, and places. | *''Vermont, a Bibliography of Its History. Bibliographies of New England History'', v.4. Boston, Massachusetts: G.K. Hall, 1981. This book includes state, county, and local histories and an index of authors, editors, compilers, subjects, and places. FS Library book {{FSC|54265|title-id|disp=974.3 H23v}}. | ||
*Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{ | *Filby, P. William. ''A Bibliography of American County Histories''. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1985. {{FSC|299450|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23bi}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/12356760&referer=brief_results Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. | ||
*Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{ | *Kaminkow, Marion J. ''United States Local Histories in the Library of Congress''. 5 vols. Baltimore: Magna Charta Book, 1975-76. {{FSC|252458|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 A3ka}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=United+States+Local+Histories+in+the+Library+of+Congress&qt=results_page Other libraries with book (Worldcat)] | ||
== State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | == State Histories Useful to Genealogists == | ||
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Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any valid history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of Vermont are: | Good genealogists strive to understand the life and times of their ancestors. In this sense, any valid history is useful. But certain kinds of state, county, and local histories, especially older histories published between 1845 and 1945, often include biographical sketches of prominent individuals. The sketches usually tend toward the laudatory, but may include some genealogical details. If these histories are indexed or alphabetical, check for an ancestor's name. Some examples for the State of Vermont are: | ||
*Carpenter, W. H. ''The History of Vermont from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time.'' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott, Grambo, 1853. This history discusses Indian wars, settlements, the problems with Canada, and frustrations caused by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York meddling. | *Carpenter, W. H. ''The History of Vermont from Its Earliest Settlement to the Present Time.'' Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Lippincott, Grambo, 1853. This history discusses Indian wars, settlements, the problems with Canada, and frustrations caused by Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York meddling. FS Library film {{FSC|377363|title-id|disp=1065107}}. | ||
*Crockett, Walter H. ''Vermont, the Green Mountain State''. 5 vols. New York, New York: Century History, 1921. This is an all-encompassing history including the Indians, French and English settlements, the New Hampshire grants, and the resistance to New York. It includes indexes. | *Crockett, Walter H. ''Vermont, the Green Mountain State''. 5 vols. New York, New York: Century History, 1921. This is an all-encompassing history including the Indians, French and English settlements, the New Hampshire grants, and the resistance to New York. It includes indexes. FS Library book 974.3 H2c; film {{FSC|166409|title-id|disp=1000619}}. | ||
== United States History == | == United States History == | ||
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The following are only a few of the many history sources that are available: | The following are only a few of the many history sources that are available: | ||
*Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{ | *Schlesinger, Jr., Arthur M. ''The Almanac of American History.'' Greenwich, Conn.: Bison Books, 1983. This provides brief historical essays and chronological descriptions of thousands of key events in United States history. {{FSC|531408|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2alm}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9392978&referer=brief_results Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. | ||
*''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. {{ | *''Dictionary of American History, Revised ed., 8 vols''. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1976. This includes historical sketches on various topics in U.S. history, such as wars, people, laws, and organizations. {{FSC|76529|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2ad}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2507380&referer=brief_results Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. A snippet view is available at [http://books.google.com/books?id=Lz9WC9EyF08C&q=9780684138565&dq=9780684138565&ei=F4GxSbisHpDMlQSW3Z36BQ&pgis=1 Google books]. | ||
*''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{ | *''Webster's Guide to American History: A Chronological, Geographical, and Biographical Survey and Compendium''. Springfield, Mass.: G and C Merriam, 1971. This includes a history, some maps, tables, and other historical information. {{FSC|280192|item|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H2v}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History&qt=owc_search Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. Limited view at [http://books.google.com/books?id=MVU6DS6Re8gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Webster%27s+Guide+to+American+History:+A+Chronological,+Geographical,+and+Biographical+Survey+and+Compendium%27&ei=Vn-xSeS6FJDUlQSby81v#PPP13,M1 Google Books]. | ||
*American Historical Association. ''Writings on American History''. Washington, District of Columbia | *American Historical Association. ''Writings on American History''. Washington, District of Columbia : American Historical Association, 1906-1960. [http://www.google.com/search?q=%22writings+on+american+history%22&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1&safe=active Google Books]. {{FSC|244514|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 973 H23w}}. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=%22Writings+on+American+History%22&qt=results_page Other libraries with book (Worldcat)]. | ||
== Other Resources == | == Other Resources == | ||
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::VERMONT, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ::VERMONT, BIBLIOGRAPHY | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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