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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/family-history-library/welcome-to-the-family-history-library Family History 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. Family History Library book {{FHL|499785|title-id|disp=974.3 H2be}}. | *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. Family History Library book {{FHL|499785|title-id|disp=974.3 H2be}}. | ||
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