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''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont Societies|Societies]]'' | ''[[United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Vermont Societies|Societies]]'' | ||
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 ethic groups or minorities. | 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 ethic groups or minorities. | ||
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*Society of Colonial Wars (Vermont). ''Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont: Officers, Committees and Members''. Three Volumes. Burlington, Vermont: Free Press Printing, 1909–1922. (Family History Library book {{FHL|974.3 C4cwc|disp=974.3 C4cwc}}; film {{FHL|253403|title-id|disp=1673335}}, items5–6.) This contains biographical and genealogical information of members. | *Society of Colonial Wars (Vermont). ''Society of Colonial Wars in Vermont: Officers, Committees and Members''. Three Volumes. Burlington, Vermont: Free Press Printing, 1909–1922. (Family History Library book {{FHL|974.3 C4cwc|disp=974.3 C4cwc}}; film {{FHL|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'''] | [http://www.vtssar.org/ '''Vermont Society of Sons of the American Revolution'''] This society's newsletter, ''The Vermont Patriot'', is available on their website. | ||
This society's newsletter, ''The Vermont Patriot'', is available on their website. | |||
=== Genealogical and Historical Societies === | === Genealogical and Historical Societies === | ||
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Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members. | Genealogical and historical societies can provide historical information about families in the area or ancestors of society members. | ||
[http://www.genealogyvermont.org/ '''Genealogical Society of Vermont''']<br>P.O. Box 14<br>Randolph, Vermont 05060-0014 | |||
Founded in 1971, GSV is dedicated to assisting genealogists with Vermont research. They publish a quarterly journal, ''Vermont Genealogy,'' which contains genealogies, source records, and book reviews. | |||
''' | [http://www.vermonthistory.org/ '''Vermont Historical Society''']<br>60 Washington Street<br>Barre, VT 05641<br>Telephone: 802-479-8500 | ||
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://www.vermonthistory.org/index.php/local-history/local-societies-directory.html 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. | |||
''' | [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 | ||
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.]] | |||
[http://vt-fcgs.org/ '''Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society''']<br>PO Box 65128<br>Burlington, Vermont 05406-5128 | |||
'' | Founded in 1996, they publish ''Links'', a semiannual journal. They have a library and research facilities at Dupont Hall at the Fort Ethan Allen complex, Colchester, Vermont. | ||
=== Family Associations and Surname Societies === | === Family Associations and Surname Societies === | ||
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Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. | Clubs or occupational or fraternal organizations may have existed in the area where your ancestor lived. Those societies may have kept records of members or applications that may be of genealogical or biographical value. Though many of the old records have been lost, some have been donated to local, regional, or state archives and libraries. | ||
Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. In many small communities, the elderly are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community. | Public librarians and county clerks may be aware of other local organizations or individuals you can contact for information and services. In many small communities, the elderly are a wonderful resource for history and memories. Some maintain scrapbooks of obituaries and events in the community.<br> | ||
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