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| [[Albany Institute of History and Art]] NY{{·}} [[Allen County Public Library]] (Ft. Wayne IN){{·}} [[American Antiquarian Society]] (Worcester MA){{·}} [[Bennington Museum Research Library]]{{·}} [http://brattleborohistoricalsociety.org/history-center/ Brattleboro Historical Society History Center]{{·}} [http://brookslibraryvt.org/ Brooks Memorial Library]{{·}} [http://www.cchsny.org/ Columbia County Historical Society] (Kinderhook NY){{·}} [http://www.marthacanfieldlibrary.org/russell-collection Martha Canfield Library Russell Collection]{{·}} [[National Archives at Boston]] (Waltham MA){{·}} [[New England Historic Genealogical Society]] (Boston MA){{·}} [https://library.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library]{{·}} [ | | [[Albany Institute of History and Art]] NY{{·}} [[Allen County Public Library]] (Ft. Wayne IN){{·}} [[American Antiquarian Society]] (Worcester MA){{·}} [[Bennington Museum Research Library]]{{·}} [http://brattleborohistoricalsociety.org/history-center/ Brattleboro Historical Society History Center]{{·}} [http://brookslibraryvt.org/ Brooks Memorial Library]{{·}} [http://www.cchsny.org/ Columbia County Historical Society] (Kinderhook NY){{·}} [http://www.marthacanfieldlibrary.org/russell-collection Martha Canfield Library Russell Collection]{{·}} [[National Archives at Boston]] (Waltham MA){{·}} [[New England Historic Genealogical Society]] (Boston MA){{·}} [https://library.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library]{{·}} [https://www.vtgenlib.org/ Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society]{{·}} [[Vermont Historical Society Leahy Library]]{{·}} [http://www.voca58.org/ Vermont Old Cemetery Association]{{·}} [[Vermont State Archives]]{{·}} [http://libraries.vermont.gov/state_library Vermont State Library] | ||
== Online Records of Vermont == | == Online Records of Vermont == | ||
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=== [[National Archives at Boston]] === | === [[National Archives at Boston]] === | ||
Frederick C. Murphy Federal Center<br>380 Trapelo Road<br>Waltham, MA 02452-6399<br>Phone: (781) 663-0130<br>Fax: (781) 663-0154<br> | Frederick C. Murphy Federal Center<br>380 Trapelo Road<br>Waltham, MA 02452-6399<br>Phone: (781) 663-0130<br>Fax: (781) 663-0154<br>Email: [mailto:waltham.archives@nara.gov waltham.archives@nara.gov]<br> Website: [http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston/ National Archives at Boston] | ||
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:This National Archives branch collects Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and '''Vermont''' documents, photos, and maps of 80 federal agencies, War of 1812, fortifications, coastal facilities, World War II research at Harvard and MIT, federal bankruptcy courts, First Circuit Court of Appeals, Navy, Coast Guard, westward expansion, ethnology, genealogy, Revolutionary War, Civil War, captured German records, territorial papers, censuses, passenger arrival records for Boston and New England, and Canadian border crossings.<ref name="DB124">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 124. {{WorldCat|39493985}}. {{ | :This National Archives branch collects Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and '''Vermont''' documents, photos, and maps of 80 federal agencies, War of 1812, fortifications, coastal facilities, World War II research at Harvard and MIT, federal bankruptcy courts, First Circuit Court of Appeals, Navy, Coast Guard, westward expansion, ethnology, genealogy, Revolutionary War, Civil War, captured German records, territorial papers, censuses, passenger arrival records for Boston and New England, and Canadian border crossings.<ref name="DB124">William Dollarhide and Ronald A. Bremer. ''America's Best Genealogy Resource Centers'' (Bountiful, Utah: Heritage Quest, 1998), 124. {{WorldCat|39493985}}. {{FSC|728550|item|disp=FS Library Ref Book 973 J54d}}.</ref><br> | ||
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| [[Image:Vermont Historical Society.jpg|border|thumb|280px|<center>Vermont Historical Society in Barre</center>]] | | [[Image:Vermont Historical Society.jpg|border|thumb|280px|<center>Vermont Historical Society in Barre</center>]] | ||
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=== [[Vermont Historical Society Leahy Library]] === | === [[Vermont Historical Society Leahy Library]] === | ||
Vermont History Center<br>60 Washington Street<br>Barre, Vermont 05641<br>Telephone: 802-479-8500<br> | Vermont History Center<br>60 Washington Street<br>Barre, Vermont 05641<br>Telephone: 802-479-8500<br>Email: [mailto:info@vermonthistory.org info@vermonthistory.org]<br>Website: [http://vermonthistory.org/visit/leahy-library Vermont History Center] | ||
:VHS is definitely the best research center for early Vermont residents because of their many manuscripts, family histories, periodicals, maps, and family folders.<ref name="DB111">Dollarhide and Bremer, 111.</ref> | :VHS is definitely the best research center for early Vermont residents because of their many manuscripts, family histories, periodicals, maps, and family folders.<ref name="DB111">Dollarhide and Bremer, 111.</ref> | ||
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:*Brigham, Loriman S. ''Guide to the "Miscellaneous File" of Uncatalogued Material in the Vermont Historical Society: With a Supplementary Index to the Guide.'' Montpelier, Vermont: n.p.,1969. {{WorldCat|679814}}; {{ | :*Brigham, Loriman S. ''Guide to the "Miscellaneous File" of Uncatalogued Material in the Vermont Historical Society: With a Supplementary Index to the Guide.'' Montpelier, Vermont: n.p.,1969. {{WorldCat|679814}}; {{FSC|256180|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.3 A3b; film 908069, item 20; fiche 6046847}}. This card index of persons, places, and subjects includes family histories and court, business, and land records. The family histories listed may have genealogies, pictures, military records, financial family papers, and correspondence. | ||
:*Brigham, Loriman S. ''A Calendar of Manuscripts in Certain Boxes at the Vermont Historical Society.'' Montpelier, Vermont: n.p., 1970. {{WorldCat|679715}}; {{ | :*Brigham, Loriman S. ''A Calendar of Manuscripts in Certain Boxes at the Vermont Historical Society.'' Montpelier, Vermont: n.p., 1970. {{WorldCat|679715}}; {{FSC|256212|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.3 A3br; film 908503 item 1}}. This is a continuation of the above guide. | ||
:*Brigham, Loriman S. ''A Calendar of Manuscripts in Document Boxes at the Vermont Historical Society''. Montpelier, Vermont: n.p., 1972. {{WorldCat|865949996}}; {{ | :*Brigham, Loriman S. ''A Calendar of Manuscripts in Document Boxes at the Vermont Historical Society''. Montpelier, Vermont: n.p., 1972. {{WorldCat|865949996}}; {{FSC|256206|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.3 A3bri; film 908503 item 2}} This is a continuation of the above guide.<br><br> | ||
=== [[Vermont State Archives]] === | === [[Vermont State Archives]] === | ||
1078 Route 2, Middlesex<br>Montpelier, Vermont 05633-7701<br>Telephone: 802-828-2308<br> | 1078 Route 2, Middlesex<br>Montpelier, Vermont 05633-7701<br>Telephone: 802-828-2308<br>Email: [mailto:archives@sec.state.vt.us archives@sec.state.vt.us]<br>Website: [https://sos.vermont.gov/vsara/ Vermont State Archives] | ||
:They have original state, county, and town records at all levels of government from all over Vermont.<ref name="DB111" /> This | :They have original state, county, and town records at all levels of government from all over Vermont.<ref name="DB111" /> This includes all birth, marriages, deaths, and divorces prior to 2012. For vital records 2012 to present contact the Vermont Department of Health.<ref>[https://sos.vermont.gov/vsara/explore/people/vital-records/ Vital Records] in ''Vermont Secretary of State'', accessed 14 March 2021.</ref><br><br> | ||
=== Vermont State Library === | === Vermont State Library === | ||
109 State Street<br>Montpelier, VT 05609<br>Telephone: 802-828-3261<br> | 109 State Street<br>Montpelier, VT 05609<br>Telephone: 802-828-3261<br>Email: [http://libraries.vermont.gov/contact_us Contact the Department of Libraries] form<br>Website: [http://dol.state.vt.us/ Vermont Department of Libraries] | ||
:Large collection of books with many periodicals and a great historical reference collection.<ref name="DB111" /><br><br> | :Large collection of books with many periodicals and a great historical reference collection.<ref name="DB111" /><br><br> | ||
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[[Image:Bennington Museum.jpg|thumb|280px|<center>Bennington Museum</center>]] | [[Image:Bennington Museum.jpg|thumb|280px|<center>Bennington Museum</center>]] | ||
=== [[Bennington Museum Research Library]] === | === [[Bennington Museum Research Library]] === | ||
75 Main Street<br>Bennington, Vermont 05201-2885<br>Telephone: 802-447-1571<br> | 75 Main Street<br>Bennington, Vermont 05201-2885<br>Telephone: 802-447-1571<br>Email: [mailto:tresch@benningtonmuseum.org tresch@benningtonmuseum.org]<br>Website: [http://www.benningtonmuseum.org/library.html Bennington Museum Research Library] | ||
:Their collection includes early Connecticut, New York, and Vermont records. It is a great place to find records of families that moved up the Connecticut River and then west.<ref name="DB25" /><br><br> | :Their collection includes early Connecticut, New York, and Vermont records. It is a great place to find records of families that moved up the Connecticut River and then west.<ref name="DB25" /><br><br> | ||
=== Brattleboro Historical Soc History Center === | === Brattleboro Historical Soc History Center === | ||
[[Image:Municipal Center Brattleboro.jpg|thumb|290px|<center>Brattleboro Municipal Center</center>]]'''Brattleboro Historical Society History Center'''<br>History & Research Room<br>230 Main Street, 3rd floor<br>Brattleboro, VT 05301-6392<br>Telephone: 802-258-4957<br> | [[Image:Municipal Center Brattleboro.jpg|thumb|290px|<center>Brattleboro Municipal Center</center>]]'''Brattleboro Historical Society History Center'''<br>History & Research Room<br>230 Main Street, 3rd floor<br>Brattleboro, VT 05301-6392<br>Telephone: 802-258-4957<br>Email: [mailto:histsoc@sover.net histsoc@sover.net]<br>Website: [http://brattleborohistoricalsociety.org/ Brattleboro Historical Society] | ||
:A good regional library with many genealogies, family folders, books, periodicals, maps, indexes, cemeteries, and obituaries.<ref name="DB111" /><br><br> | :A good regional library with many genealogies, family folders, books, periodicals, maps, indexes, cemeteries, and obituaries.<ref name="DB111" /><br><br> | ||
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=== University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library === | === University of Vermont Bailey/Howe Library === | ||
538 Main Street<br>Burlington, VT 05405-0036<br>Telephone: 802-656-2023<br>Fax: 802-656-4038<br> | 538 Main Street<br>Burlington, VT 05405-0036<br>Telephone: 802-656-2023<br>Fax: 802-656-4038<br>Email: [http://library.uvm.edu/guides/ask/email.php Ask a Librarian] form<br>Website: [https://library.uvm.edu/collections Special Collections Bailey/Howe Library] | ||
:Their holdings include Vermont local histories, oral histories, and Civil War sources.<ref name="DB111" /><br><br> | :Their holdings include Vermont local histories, oral histories, and Civil War sources.<ref name="DB111" /><br><br> | ||
=== Vermont French-Canadian | === Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society === | ||
'''Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society'''<br> | '''Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society'''<br> Vermont Genealogy Library<br>57 River Road, Suite 1027<br> | ||
:Reference books, manuscripts, periodicals and microfiche, published "repertoires" of church record baptisms, marriages, and burials. | Essex Jct., Vermont 05452<br>Phone: 802-871-5647<br>Email: [mailto:mail@vtgenlib.org mail@vtgenlib.org]<br>Website: [https://www.vtgenlib.org/ Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society] | ||
:Reference books, manuscripts, periodicals and microfiche, published "repertoires" of church record baptisms, marriages, and burials. They have a library and research facilities at Dupont Hall at the Fort Ethan Allen complex, Colchester, Vermont.<br><br> | |||
=== Vermont Old Cemetery Association === | === Vermont Old Cemetery Association === | ||
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[[Image:Albany Institute of History and Art.png|border|thumb|280px|<center>Albany Institute of History and Art NY</center>]] | [[Image:Albany Institute of History and Art.png|border|thumb|280px|<center>Albany Institute of History and Art NY</center>]] | ||
=== [[Albany Institute of History and Art]] === | === [[Albany Institute of History and Art]] === | ||
125 Washington Avenue<br>Albany, New York 12210<br>Telephone: 518-463-4478<br> | 125 Washington Avenue<br>Albany, New York 12210<br>Telephone: 518-463-4478<br>Email: [mailto:information@albanyinstitute.org information@albanyinstitute.org] | ||
:This is the best collection of indexes and original records for "old" Albany County, New York, part of which included what is now all of Vermont. During the 1600s many families which started in Connecticut later migrated into '''Vermont''' and upstate New York.<ref name="DB25">Dollarhide and Bremer, 25.</ref><br><br> | :This is the best collection of indexes and original records for "old" Albany County, New York, part of which included what is now all of Vermont. During the 1600s many families which started in Connecticut later migrated into '''Vermont''' and upstate New York.<ref name="DB25">Dollarhide and Bremer, 25.</ref><br><br> | ||
[[Image:Allen County Public Library.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Allen Co Public Lib IN]] | [[Image:Allen County Public Library.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Allen Co Public Lib IN]] | ||
=== [[Allen County Public Library]] === | === [[Allen County Public Library]] === | ||
900 Library Plaza <br> Fort Wayne, IN 46802 <br> Telephone: 260-421-1225 <br> | 900 Library Plaza <br> Fort Wayne, IN 46802 <br> Telephone: 260-421-1225 <br> Email: [mailto:genealogy@acpl.info genealogy@acpl.info]<br>Website: [http://www.genealogycenter.org/ Genealogy Center ACPL] | ||
:Allen County Public Library is the second-largest genealogy collection in the United States<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_County_Public_Library Allen County Public Library] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 April 2010).</ref> and the largest genealogy collection in a public library. Its holdings include more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items on microfilm and microfiche.<ref name="ACPLGC">[http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/ Genealogy Center] in ''Allen County Public Library'' (accessed 28 April 2010).</ref> It has a premier genealogical periodical collection, local histories, genealogies, databases, military, censuses, directories, passenger lists, ethnic sources, and Canadians. They have a great '''Vermont''' collection.<ref>[http://www.genealogycenter.org/docs/default-source/resources/aboutusbrochure.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Genealogy Center Collections] in ''Genealogy Center'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref> <br><br> | :Allen County Public Library is the second-largest genealogy collection in the United States<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_County_Public_Library Allen County Public Library] in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 28 April 2010).</ref> and the largest genealogy collection in a public library. Its holdings include more than 350,000 printed volumes and 513,000 items on microfilm and microfiche.<ref name="ACPLGC">[http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/ Genealogy Center] in ''Allen County Public Library'' (accessed 28 April 2010).</ref> It has a premier genealogical periodical collection, local histories, genealogies, databases, military, censuses, directories, passenger lists, ethnic sources, and Canadians. They have a great '''Vermont''' collection.<ref>[http://www.genealogycenter.org/docs/default-source/resources/aboutusbrochure.pdf?sfvrsn=2 Genealogy Center Collections] in ''Genealogy Center'' (accessed 27 February 2015).</ref> <br><br> | ||
=== [[American Antiquarian Society]] === | === [[American Antiquarian Society]] === | ||
[[Image:WorcesterMA AntiquarianSociety 2.jpg|thumb|280px|<center>American Antiquarian Society Worcester MA</center>]]185 Salisbury Street<br>Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-1634<br>Telephone: 508-755-5221<br>Fax: 508-753-3311<br> | [[Image:WorcesterMA AntiquarianSociety 2.jpg|thumb|280px|<center>American Antiquarian Society Worcester MA</center>]]185 Salisbury Street<br>Worcester, Massachusetts 01609-1634<br>Telephone: 508-755-5221<br>Fax: 508-753-3311<br>Email: [mailto:Library@americanantiquarian.org Library@americanantiquarian.org]<br>Website: [http://www.americanantiquarian.org/ American Antiquarian Society] | ||
:They have many '''Vermont''' vital records, newspapers, and town histories. The AAS is best known for their U.S. newspaper collection of over 18,000 bound volumes 1704-1820, history, genealogy, Bibles, maps, biography, directories, Native Americans, women, canals, railroads, photos, and manuscripts.<ref name="DB59">Dollarhide and Bremer, 59.</ref><br><br> | :They have many '''Vermont''' vital records, newspapers, and town histories. The AAS is best known for their U.S. newspaper collection of over 18,000 bound volumes 1704-1820, history, genealogy, Bibles, maps, biography, directories, Native Americans, women, canals, railroads, photos, and manuscripts.<ref name="DB59">Dollarhide and Bremer, 59.</ref><br><br> | ||
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[[Image:NEHGS Newbury Street.jpg|thumb|215px|<center>NEHGS 101 Newbury St in Boston</center>]] | [[Image:NEHGS Newbury Street.jpg|thumb|215px|<center>NEHGS 101 Newbury St in Boston</center>]] | ||
=== [[New England Historic Genealogical Society]] === | === [[New England Historic Genealogical Society]] === | ||
'''NEHGS'''<br>101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, Massachusetts 02116-3007<br>Telephone: | '''NEHGS'''<br>101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, Massachusetts 02116-3007<br>Telephone: 617-536-5740; Library 617-226-1231<br>Fax: 617-536-7307<br>Email: [mailto:info@nehgs.org info@nehgs.org]<br>Website: [https://www.americanancestors.org/index.aspx AmericanAncestors.org] | ||
:Best overall collection for New England (and '''Vermont''') vital records and probates, and excellent collection for Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. The manuscript collection for members-only has diaries, letters, account books, business papers, church and town records, sermons, maps, wills, deeds, unpublished town and family genealogies, photos, and papers of the region's best genealogists since 1850.<ref name="Wik">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Historic_Genealogical_Society New England Historic Genealogical Society] in ''Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 30 August 2010).</ref> <ref>[http://www.americanancestors.org/education/learning-resources/read/using-the-nehgs-library/ Using the NEHGS Library] in ''American Ancestors" (accessed 21 September 2015).</ref> <ref name="DB55759">Dollarhide and Bremer, 5, 57, and 59.</ref><br><br> | :Best overall collection for New England (and '''Vermont''') vital records and probates, and excellent collection for Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and Europe. The manuscript collection for members-only has diaries, letters, account books, business papers, church and town records, sermons, maps, wills, deeds, unpublished town and family genealogies, photos, and papers of the region's best genealogists since 1850.<ref name="Wik">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England_Historic_Genealogical_Society New England Historic Genealogical Society] in ''Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia'' (accessed 30 August 2010).</ref> <ref>[http://www.americanancestors.org/education/learning-resources/read/using-the-nehgs-library/ Using the NEHGS Library] in ''American Ancestors" (accessed 21 September 2015).</ref> <ref name="DB55759">Dollarhide and Bremer, 5, 57, and 59.</ref><br><br> | ||
== | == FamilySearch Centers == | ||
Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [ | Some of the above collections are partially duplicated at the [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] and its branch '''[https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ FamilySearch Centers]''' around the world. Most centers can help you by: | ||
*Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | *Giving you limited, personal, one-on-one research suggestions (but they do not do research for you) | ||
*Providing access to genealogical records through the premium online Internet '''[[ | *Providing access to genealogical records through the premium online Internet '''[[FamilySearch Center Portal|FamilySearch Center Portal]]''' for free. | ||
*Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | *Offering free how-to classes (varies by location) | ||
*Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | *Fostering contact between genealogical enthusiasts | ||
There are several [[:Category:Vermont | There are several [[:Category:Vermont FamilySearch Centers|centers located in Vermont]], ''for example:'' | ||
::[[Newport Vermont | ::[[Newport Vermont FamilySearch Center]]<br>283 James St.<br>Morris Township, NJ<br>Telephone: 973-539-5362. | ||
:::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | :::Each center is staffed by volunteers and has varying hours and services. Telephone in advance to verify their hours. | ||
To locate one of these 4,500 centers in your own neighborhood, see [ | To locate one of these 4,500 centers in your own neighborhood, see [https://www.familysearch.org/centers/locations/ Find a FamilySearch Center].<br><br> | ||
== For Further Reading == | == For Further Reading == | ||
*''A Guide to Vermont’s Repositories.'' Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont State Archives, 1986. {{ | *''A Guide to Vermont’s Repositories.'' Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont State Archives, 1986. {{FSC|491531|item|disp=FS Catalog book 974.3 A3g}} {{WorldCat|13729364|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}} This guide gives addresses, phone numbers, brief descriptions of holdings, years covered, hours, copying facilities, and whether they accept mail-in requests. It includes an index. | ||
*''Basic Sources for Vermont Historical Research.'' Montpelier, Vermont: Secretary of State, 1981? ( | *''Basic Sources for Vermont Historical Research.'' Montpelier, Vermont: Secretary of State, 1981? (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|173697|title-id|disp=974.3 A1}} no.44.) {{WorldCat|9685125|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat}} This guide provides names of officers, addresses, telephone numbers, hours, and brief descriptions of collections and services at six repositories in Vermont. | ||
*Leclerc, Michael J., editor. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research''. Boston, Massachusetts | *Leclerc, Michael J., editor. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research''. Boston, Massachusetts : New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2012. {{FSC|1967587|disp=FS Catalog book 974 D27g 2012}} {{WorldCat|779626228|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}<br><br> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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