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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont Genealogy|Genealogy]]'' | ||
Many genealogies of the earliest immigrants and settlers of the colonial states have been published. Most of the published town and county histories in [[Vermont|Vermont]] also contain genealogies. Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. You must usually search these in person. | Many genealogies of the earliest immigrants and settlers of the colonial states have been published. Most of the published town and county histories in [[Vermont|Vermont]] also contain genealogies. Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. You must usually search these in person. | ||
A nationwide index important to Vermont research is the ''American Genealogical Biographical Index'' (AGBI). | |||
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*[https://dcms.lds.org/view/action/ieViewer.do?from_proxy=true&dps_pid=IE106631&dps_dvs=1341354074127~428&dps_pid=IE106631&change_lng=en FamilySearch.org] (Free). ''American Genealogical Biographical Index'' | |||
*[http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($). ''American Genealogical Biographical Index''. | |||
'''Books, Films, Fiche''' | |||
*''American Genealogical-Biographical Index.'' Volumes 1–198+. (Middletown, Connecticut: Godfrey Memorial Library, 1952– ). This is a continuing series. An earlier edition of 48 volumes was published as The American Genealogical Index, 1942–1951. The expanded edition consists of 198+ volumes indexing over 12 million brief citations (name, date, and source) to over 1,150 manuscripts, periodicals, or books. Family History Library book {{FHL|973 D22am|disp=973 D22am}}; on 31 Family History Library films beginning with {{FHL|973 D22am|disp=1698167}}. <br> | |||
''Key Title Index to the American Genealogical Biographical Index: Register of Family History Library Call Numbers.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990. | :To help interpret citations and locate the original sources, use the colored pages in some volumes, or | ||
::*''Key Title Index to the American Genealogical Biographical Index: Register of Family History Library Call Numbers.'' (Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1990). This shows which sources are at the Family History Library and gives their call numbers. Family History Library {{FHL|973 D22am|disp=book 973 D22am index; film 1698167 item 4; fiche 6088377}}. | |||
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*Ancestry.com. ''American Genealogical Biographical Index'' CD-ROM. | |||
=== Statewide and Regional Collections === | === Statewide and Regional Collections === | ||
Heppman, John A. ''A Bibliography for Vermont Genealogy''. Vermont Genealogy 3 (1998): 17–27, 79–89, 128–36, and 4 (1999): 17–30, [plus one or two more installments]. | *Heppman, John A. ''A Bibliography for Vermont Genealogy''. Vermont Genealogy 3 (1998): 17–27, 79–89, 128–36, and 4 (1999): 17–30, [plus one or two more installments]. Family History Library book {{FHL|1391189|title-id|disp=974.3 D25v v.3–4}}.<br> | ||
The Family History Library has many collections of genealogies and family histories. Those dealing mostly with Vermont families can be found in the following sources: | The Family History Library has many collections of genealogies and family histories. Those dealing mostly with Vermont families can be found in the following sources: | ||
''Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont''. Two Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Pub., 1903. (Family History Library {{FHL|254324|title-id|disp=book 974.3 D3cg; film 496892, item 2; fiche 6046680}}.) This source contains the genealogies and achievements of some of the leading men of Vermont and includes an index. | *''Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont''. Two Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Pub., 1903. (Family History Library {{FHL|254324|title-id|disp=book 974.3 D3cg; film 496892, item 2; fiche 6046680}}.) This source contains the genealogies and achievements of some of the leading men of Vermont and includes an index. | ||
Cutter, William Richard. ''New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial''. Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Pub., 1913. (Family History Library {{FHL|974 D2c|disp=book 974 D2c 1913; films 164686–89.)}} These volumes relate the achievements of the citizens of Vermont. They contain biographical information on the head of a family and genealogical data on the family members. These are complete with names, places and dates of events. Each volume is indexed. | *Cutter, William Richard. ''New England Families, Genealogical and Memorial''. Four Volumes. New York, NY: Lewis Historical Pub., 1913. (Family History Library {{FHL|974 D2c|disp=book 974 D2c 1913; films 164686–89.)}} These volumes relate the achievements of the citizens of Vermont. They contain biographical information on the head of a family and genealogical data on the family members. These are complete with names, places and dates of events. Each volume is indexed. | ||
Greenlaw, William Prescott. ''The Greenlaw Index of the New England Historic Genealogical Society''. Two Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall, 1979. (Family History Library book {{FHL|159544|title-id|disp=Q 974 D22g.)}} This is an index to many local histories and genealogies published between 1900 and about 1940. It is arranged by family name and carries each family through three or more generations. | *Greenlaw, William Prescott. ''The Greenlaw Index of the New England Historic Genealogical Society''. Two Volumes. Boston, Massachusetts: G. K. Hall, 1979. (Family History Library book {{FHL|159544|title-id|disp=Q 974 D22g.)}} This is an index to many local histories and genealogies published between 1900 and about 1940. It is arranged by family name and carries each family through three or more generations. | ||
''English Origins of New England Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register.'' First Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Second Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing. (First series Family History Library {{FHL|974 D2e|disp=book 974 D2e; fiche 6047919–21}}.) (Second series Family History Library {{FHL|164748|title-id|disp=book 974 D2en; fiche 6047922–24}}.) These family genealogies are taken from the original multi-volume work of the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. The information is complete for several generations in each family. All sources are cited, and each volume has a detailed index. | *''English Origins of New England Families: From the New England Historical and Genealogical Register.'' First Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Second Series, Three Volumes, 1985. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing. (First series Family History Library {{FHL|974 D2e|disp=book 974 D2e; fiche 6047919–21}}.) (Second series Family History Library {{FHL|164748|title-id|disp=book 974 D2en; fiche 6047922–24}}.) These family genealogies are taken from the original multi-volume work of the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. The information is complete for several generations in each family. All sources are cited, and each volume has a detailed index. | ||
''Vermont Families in 1791''. Special Publication / Genealogical Society of Vermont, v.1. Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1992. (Family History Library book {{FHL|553797|title-id|disp=974.3 D2v}}.) This is an ongoing series of alphabetical lists of the pioneer families of Vermont. Each family shows several generations with detailed information, including dates and places of events. Sources are cited for all information and an index is included. Volume 2 (1997) is not yet available at the Family History Library. For a combined index of both volumes, see the author’s Internet site: | *''Vermont Families in 1791''. Special Publication / Genealogical Society of Vermont, v.1. Camden, Maine: Picton Press, 1992. (Family History Library book {{FHL|553797|title-id|disp=974.3 D2v}}.) This is an ongoing series of alphabetical lists of the pioneer families of Vermont. Each family shows several generations with detailed information, including dates and places of events. Sources are cited for all information and an index is included. Volume 2 (1997) is not yet available at the Family History Library. For a combined index of both volumes, see the author’s Internet site: | ||
Bartley, Scott Andrew. ''Name Index''. In Scott Andrew Bartley [database on-line]. Boston, Massachusetts: S.A. Bartley, 3 July 1999 [cited 13 September 1999]. Available at [http://www.yourgenealogist.com/names_index.htm www.yourgenealogist.com/names_index.htm] . This also indexes the state copy of the Baltimore and Springfield 1850 federal census schedules which lists each person’s town of birth. | Bartley, Scott Andrew. ''Name Index''. In Scott Andrew Bartley [database on-line]. Boston, Massachusetts: S.A. Bartley, 3 July 1999 [cited 13 September 1999]. Available at [http://www.yourgenealogist.com/names_index.htm www.yourgenealogist.com/names_index.htm] . This also indexes the state copy of the Baltimore and Springfield 1850 federal census schedules which lists each person’s town of birth. | ||
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Daughters of the American Revolution (Vermont). ''Genealogical Collection''. Washington DC: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (Family History Library films {{FHL|3390|title-id|disp=850109–22}}.) Transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. Arranged by county and town. Many volumes are indexed. The records are also available at the [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society] and the New England Historic Genealogical Society at [http://www.americanancestors.org/ http://www.americanancestors.org/.] | Daughters of the American Revolution (Vermont). ''Genealogical Collection''. Washington DC: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (Family History Library films {{FHL|3390|title-id|disp=850109–22}}.) Transcripts of Bible, cemetery, church, marriage, death, obituary, and will records. Arranged by county and town. Many volumes are indexed. The records are also available at the [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society] and the New England Historic Genealogical Society at [http://www.americanancestors.org/ http://www.americanancestors.org/.] | ||
=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | === Writing and Sharing Your Family History === | ||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | *It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information. | ||
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:*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | :*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]] | ||
More information about the resources for genealogical records in Vermont can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under: | |||
VERMONT- GENEALOGY | VERMONT- GENEALOGY | ||
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[[Category:Vermont|Genealogy]] | [[Category:Vermont|Genealogy]] | ||
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