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Societies often maintain a genealogical file for historical families of the area or for ancestors of society members. Most genealogical societies focus on local and regional records, while others concentrate on the records and migrations of | === Online Resources === | ||
*[https://books.google.com/books?id=z3UOAQAAMAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Vermont: First Year Book 1906], e-book | |||
Societies often maintain a genealogical file for historical families of the area or for ancestors of society members. Most genealogical societies focus on local and regional records, while others concentrate on the records and migrations of cultural groups. | |||
Societies may guide you to useful sources, suggest avenues of research, put you in touch with other genealogists who are interested in the same families, or perform research for you. The resources of the society may help determine immigrant origins. Genealogical and historical societies may publish transcriptions of original records, and many publish quarterly periodicals. | Societies may guide you to useful sources, suggest avenues of research, put you in touch with other genealogists who are interested in the same families, or perform research for you. The resources of the society may help determine immigrant origins. Genealogical and historical societies may publish transcriptions of original records, and many publish quarterly periodicals. | ||
Some genealogical and historical societies hold conferences in which lecturers discuss genealogical research methods, available sources, and other topics. These lectures include information on records or research. Transcripts, audio tapes, and conference class outlines are often available to the public. | Some genealogical and historical societies hold conferences in which lecturers discuss genealogical research methods, available sources, and other topics. These lectures include information on records or research. Transcripts, audio tapes, and conference class outlines are often available to the public. | ||
=== Lineage and Heritage Societies === | === Lineage and Heritage Societies === | ||
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A few national lineage societies have chapters in Vermont: | A few national lineage societies have chapters in Vermont: | ||
[ | [https://www.dar.org/national-society/become-member/chapters-by-state/VT '''Vermont State Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)'''] The DAR preserves historical records and promotes education. The following sources are available for DAR records of Vermont: | ||
*Daughters of the American Revolution (Vermont). ''Vermont Miscellaneous Records''. 20 Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1952. ( | *Daughters of the American Revolution (Vermont). ''Vermont Miscellaneous Records''. 20 Volumes. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1952. (FS Library films {{FSC|383707|title-id|disp=027742–47}}.) These are Vermont records of Bible, church, and cemetery records; 1850 and 1860 census mortality schedule abstracts; town, vital, and family records; deeds; Revolutionary War records; lineage records; school records; some wills; and tax lists. Each volume is individually indexed. | ||
*Hinman, Alice A.. ''Vermont State Conference, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1892–1930''. Rutland, Vermont: Tuttle, 1931. ( | *Hinman, Alice A.. ''Vermont State Conference, Daughters of the American Revolution, 1892–1930''. Rutland, Vermont: Tuttle, 1931. (FS Library book {{FSC|247516|title-id|disp=974.3 C4h}}.) This source contains detailed biographical information on the members and includes genealogical facts. | ||
[[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|Learn more]] about the DAR. | [[Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library|Learn more]] about the DAR. | ||
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'''Society of Colonial Wars (Vermont)''' The following sources are available for this chapter: | '''Society of Colonial Wars (Vermont)''' The following sources are available for this chapter: | ||
*Allen, Charles Edwin, ''The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Vermont''. Burlington, Vermont: Free Press Printing, 1906. ( | *Allen, Charles Edwin, ''The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Vermont''. Burlington, Vermont: Free Press Printing, 1906. (FS Library book {{FSC|249135|title-id|disp=974.3 C4cw}}.) Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books/about/Year_book.html?id=z3UOAQAAMAAJ Google Books]. This book lists the officers, member claims, and member biographies. | ||
*Society of Colonial Wars. ''General Register of the Society of Colonial Wars: Constitution, Officers, Members 1903-1906''. Boston | *Society of Colonial Wars. ''General Register of the Society of Colonial Wars: Constitution, Officers, Members 1903-1906''. Boston : General Council, Society of Colonial wars, 1906. Digital version at [http://books.google.com/books?id=_7IpAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA128&lpg=PA128&dq=vermont+society+of+colonial+wars&source=bl&ots=ocp5x0o6vn&sig=tOHXbkuDvzTugwdIaULsxPLu-HI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=vzHjT9nXEebK2AXugvnkCw&ved=0CFUQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=vermont%20society%20of%20colonial%20wars&f=false Google Books]. | ||
*Society of Colonial Wars (Vermont). ''Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont: Officers, Committees and Members''. Three Volumes. Burlington, Vermont: Free Press Printing, 1909–1922. ( | *Society of Colonial Wars (Vermont). ''Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont: Officers, Committees and Members''. Three Volumes. Burlington, Vermont: Free Press Printing, 1909–1922. (FS Library book {{FSC|974.3 C4cwc|disp=974.3 C4cwc}}; film {{FSC|253403|title-id|disp=1673335}}, items5–6.) This contains biographical and genealogical information of members. | ||
[http://www.vtssar.org/ '''Vermont Society of Sons of the American Revolution'''] This society's newsletter, ''The Vermont Patriot'', is available on their website. | [http://www.vtssar.org/ '''Vermont Society of Sons of the American Revolution'''] This society's newsletter, ''The Vermont Patriot'', is available on their website. | ||
=== Genealogical and Historical Societies === | === Genealogical and Historical Societies === | ||
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The largest historical society in the state, VHS collects family histories, published vital records, cemetery inscriptions, town histories, and military and biographical information. Their holdings include a large manuscript collection, letters, diaries, and account books. | The largest historical society in the state, VHS collects family histories, published vital records, cemetery inscriptions, town histories, and military and biographical information. Their holdings include a large manuscript collection, letters, diaries, and account books. | ||
VHS offers an online list of [http:// | VHS offers an online list of [http://vermonthistory.org/community/league-of-local-societies-and-museums-directory local historical societies], which often have records related to family history. This list provides addresses, phone numbers, collection description, contact information, hours, and admission fees. To learn more about the resources at VHS, see [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Vermont_Historical_Society Vermont Historical Society]. | ||
[http://www.americanancestors.org/ '''New England Historic Genealogical Society Library''']<br>99–101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3007<br>Telephone: 617-226-1231 | [http://www.americanancestors.org/ '''New England Historic Genealogical Society Library''']<br>99–101 Newbury Street<br>Boston, MA 02116-3007<br>Telephone: 617-226-1231 | ||
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Founded in 1845, it is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of materials relating to family and local history. There is a large section of both books and microfilm devoted entirely to Vermont records. [[New England Historic Genealogical Society|Learn more.]] | Founded in 1845, it is dedicated to the collection, preservation, and publication of materials relating to family and local history. There is a large section of both books and microfilm devoted entirely to Vermont records. [[New England Historic Genealogical Society|Learn more.]] | ||
[ | [https://www.vtgenlib.org/ '''The Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society''']<br> Vermont Genealogy Library<br>57 River Road, Suite 1027<br> | ||
Essex Jct., VT 05452<br>Phone: 802-871-5647<br>Email: [mailto:mail@vtgenlib.org mail@vtgenlib.org]<br> | |||
Research Vermont, French-Canadian, Scottish, English, Irish, or German ancestry. Publication: ''Links''. Maintaining both a physical and a digital library with expert genealogist volunteers, operating out of the headquarters in Essex Jct., Vermont. | |||
=== Family Associations and Surname Societies === | === Family Associations and Surname Societies === | ||
Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See [[United States Societies]] for a directory and more information about these societies. | Family associations and surname societies have been organized to gather information about ancestors or descendants of specific individuals or families. See [[United States Societies]] for a directory and more information about these societies. | ||
=== Clubs or Other Organizations === | === Clubs or Other Organizations === | ||
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[[Category:Vermont|Societies]] | [[Category:Vermont, United States|Societies]] | ||