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*The FamilySearch library has extensive collections of these local histories. Many are digitized. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] under your locality for the topics "Biography" and "History". | *The FamilySearch library has extensive collections of these local histories. Many are digitized. Search the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog'''] under your locality for the topics "Biography" and "History". | ||
The [http://www.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont at Burlington] and the [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society] have the largest and most representative collections of biographical materials. The | The [http://www.uvm.edu/ University of Vermont at Burlington] and the [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ Vermont Historical Society] have the largest and most representative collections of biographical materials. The FamilySearch Library collection includes biographies of civil and military leaders and pioneers. | ||
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*''Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont.'' 2 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Publishing, 1903). These volumes are about leading Vermont citizens. Birth dates and places for several generations may be included. This source is indexed by surname. | *''Genealogical and Family History of the State of Vermont.'' 2 vols. (New York, New York: Lewis Publishing, 1903). These volumes are about leading Vermont citizens. Birth dates and places for several generations may be included. This source is indexed by surname. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|254324|title-id|disp=book 974.3 D3cg; films 496892, item 2 and 496893; fiche 6046680}}. <br> | ||
*''Vermont Historical Gazetteer: A Magazine Embracing a History of Each Town, Civil, Ecclesiastical, Biographical and Military''. 6 vols. in 9. (Burlington, Vermont: A. M. Hemenway, 1868–1923). This book includes all towns in the state, except towns in Windsor County. Each volume contains local histories and biographical notes. Volume 6 is a comprehensive index. | *''Vermont Historical Gazetteer: A Magazine Embracing a History of Each Town, Civil, Ecclesiastical, Biographical and Military''. 6 vols. in 9. (Burlington, Vermont: A. M. Hemenway, 1868–1923). This book includes all towns in the state, except towns in Windsor County. Each volume contains local histories and biographical notes. Volume 6 is a comprehensive index. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|974.3 H2v|disp=book 974.3 H2v; films 1000620–21}}. Digital versions are available online for {{FSC|225679|title-id|disp=volumes 3 and 4}}. Volumes 1, 3, 4, and 5, also a comprehensive index to volumes 1-5, and a subject index, are available online through [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~vtwindha/vhgix/index.htm rootsweb.com].<br> | ||
*Kent, Dorman B.E. ''Vermonters''. (Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Historical Society, 1937). This book includes an index and is arranged alphabetically by town of birth. It is a list of prominent Vermont-born business, political, military, and ecclesiastical leaders and their occupations. It is arranged chronologically by birth year under each town. | *Kent, Dorman B.E. ''Vermonters''. (Montpelier, Vermont: Vermont Historical Society, 1937). This book includes an index and is arranged alphabetically by town of birth. It is a list of prominent Vermont-born business, political, military, and ecclesiastical leaders and their occupations. It is arranged chronologically by birth year under each town. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|252605|title-id|disp=book 974.3 D3k; film 1000630, item 4}}.<br> | ||
*Ullery, Jacob G. ''Men of Vermont.'' (Brattleboro, Vermont: Transcript Pub., 1894). Each alphabetical biography relates political and military facts, residences, and family information. | *Ullery, Jacob G. ''Men of Vermont.'' (Brattleboro, Vermont: Transcript Pub., 1894). Each alphabetical biography relates political and military facts, residences, and family information. FamilySearch Library {{FSC|252660|title-id|disp=book 974.3 D3u; film 1000623, item 3}}. <br> | ||
*Dodge, Prentiss Cutler. ''Encyclopedia, Vermont Biography''. (Burlington, Vermont: Ullery Publishing, 1912). This book contains information about founders and politicians and includes governors, senators, and judges with some genealogical information. It also includes an index. FS Library book {{FSC|252711|title-id|disp=974.3 D3d}}.<br> | *Dodge, Prentiss Cutler. ''Encyclopedia, Vermont Biography''. (Burlington, Vermont: Ullery Publishing, 1912). This book contains information about founders and politicians and includes governors, senators, and judges with some genealogical information. It also includes an index. FS Library book {{FSC|252711|title-id|disp=974.3 D3d}}.<br> | ||
See [[United States Biographies|United States Biography]] for information on nationwide biographical collections. See also [[Vermont History|Vermont History]] and [[Vermont Genealogy|Vermont Genealogy]] for additional sources. To find biographies and published family histories on specific surnames in the FamilySearch Catalog, use a Last Name Search. For a common name, use the Keywords Search and type the last name plus 'Vermont'. The | See [[United States Biographies|United States Biography]] for information on nationwide biographical collections. See also [[Vermont History|Vermont History]] and [[Vermont Genealogy|Vermont Genealogy]] for additional sources. To find biographies and published family histories on specific surnames in the FamilySearch Catalog, use a Last Name Search. For a common name, use the Keywords Search and type the last name plus 'Vermont'. The FamilySearch Library has many collected biographies and local county histories with biographical sketches of residents. These can be found in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a Place Search under: VERMONT- BIOGRAPHY<br>VERMONT, [COUNTY] - BIOGRAPHY<br>VERMONT, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - BIOGRAPHY | ||
[[Category:Vermont, United States|Biography]][[Category:United States Biography]] | [[Category:Vermont, United States|Biography]][[Category:United States Biography]] | ||
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