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{{NH Biographies Intro|Sullivan}} | {{NH Biographies Intro|Sullivan}} | ||
There are books or films with biographies, genealogies, and vital records for the towns and cities of Sullivan County. The | There are books or films with biographies, genealogies, and vital records for the towns and cities of Sullivan County. The FamilySearch Library has books or films with genealogical sections for: Acworth, Claremont, Charlestown, Cornish, Goshen, Langdon, Lempster, Newport, Plainfield, Unity, and Washington. Please see the FamilySearch Catalog for the town, and look under the headings Genealogy and History.<br><br> | ||
For Grantham and Sunapee for which the | For Grantham and Sunapee for which the FamilySearch Library does not have a genealogical book, the Library has films with very good vital records (birth, marriage, and death records) . For Croydon, there is a Centennial Celebration history book published in 1867 with some information on leading figures in the community to 1866.<br><br> | ||
A very good place to contact for biographies and family histories in Sullivan County is the [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/ Newport Historical Society], 20 Central St., P. O. Box 413, Newport, NH 03773, tel. 603-863-1294, e-mail, newporths1761@gmail.com. They have a good number of local histories, and a good amount of family history information.<br><br> | A very good place to contact for biographies and family histories in Sullivan County is the [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/ Newport Historical Society], 20 Central St., P. O. Box 413, Newport, NH 03773, tel. 603-863-1294, e-mail, newporths1761@gmail.com. They have a good number of local histories, and a good amount of family history information.<br><br> | ||
Another good place to contact for biographical information is the [http://www.hsccnh.org/ Historical Society of Cheshire County], in Keene, New Hampshire. They have town histories, family histories, biographical manuscripts, photographs, city directories, newspapers, business records, and other biographical information. The [http://www.nhhistory.org/ New Hampshire Historical Society] in Concord, New Hampshire is a good source for similar materials.<br><br> | Another good place to contact for biographical information is the [http://www.hsccnh.org/ Historical Society of Cheshire County], in Keene, New Hampshire. They have town histories, family histories, biographical manuscripts, photographs, city directories, newspapers, business records, and other biographical information. The [http://www.nhhistory.org/ New Hampshire Historical Society] in Concord, New Hampshire is a good source for similar materials.<br><br> | ||
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* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Sullivan+New+Hampshire&qt=results_page WorldCat] | * [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Sullivan+New+Hampshire&qt=results_page WorldCat] | ||
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The 1890 census, except for the list of Civil War veterans or their widows, was destroyed by a fire in Washington, D. C. in 1921. One help for 1890 is the Town and City Atlas of the State of New Hampshire, published in 1892 in Boston by the D. H. Hurd Company. The atlas has maps for almost every city, town, and village in New Hampshire. The maps show the locations of homes, and the map gives the name of the person living in the home. The above web site is from the University of New Hampshire Library. Not all of the website map images have legible home owner names.<br><br> | The 1890 census, except for the list of Civil War veterans or their widows, was destroyed by a fire in Washington, D. C. in 1921. One help for 1890 is the Town and City Atlas of the State of New Hampshire, published in 1892 in Boston by the D. H. Hurd Company. The atlas has maps for almost every city, town, and village in New Hampshire. The maps show the locations of homes, and the map gives the name of the person living in the home. The above web site is from the University of New Hampshire Library. Not all of the website map images have legible home owner names.<br><br> | ||
Note: the 1890 census veterans' schedules for New Hampshire were preserved. They are available at {{RecordSearch|1877095|United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/ familysearch.org] - [[United States Census, 1890 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], and ancestry.com, also on microfilms from the | Note: the 1890 census veterans' schedules for New Hampshire were preserved. They are available at {{RecordSearch|1877095|United States Census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War, 1890}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/ familysearch.org] - [[United States Census, 1890 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]], and ancestry.com, also on microfilms from the FamilySearch Library. You can search for veterans' names or their widows' names.<br><br> | ||
=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||
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''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Court Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
'''From 1827''': The Sullivan County courthouse is located at 24 Main St., Newport, NH 03773. They have some court records from 1827 when the county was organized, to the present, however many of the court records from 1827-1919 have been sent to the [http://sos.nh.gov/arch_rec_mgmt.aspx New Hampshire State Archives and Records Management]. The records can be studied there.<br><br> | '''From 1827''': The Sullivan County courthouse is located at 24 Main St., Newport, NH 03773. They have some court records from 1827 when the county was organized, to the present, however many of the court records from 1827-1919 have been sent to the [http://sos.nh.gov/arch_rec_mgmt.aspx New Hampshire State Archives and Records Management]. The records can be studied there.<br><br> | ||
'''1827-1905''': The | '''1827-1905''': The FamilySearch Library has microfilms of Sullivan County court records from 1827 to 1905. See the[https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=52&disp=Court+records%20%20&columns=*,0,0 Library Catalog] for the various court records and their microfilm numbers. There is an index at the beginning of each volume.<br><br> | ||
The Sullivan County Superior Court office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., and is closed for 12;30 - 1:00 p.m. The phone number is 603-863-3450. The Circuit District Court handles cases also. Contact the Superior Court office for assistance with the Distict Court records.<br><br> | The Sullivan County Superior Court office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., and is closed for 12;30 - 1:00 p.m. The phone number is 603-863-3450. The Circuit District Court handles cases also. Contact the Superior Court office for assistance with the Distict Court records.<br><br> | ||
'''Before 1827''': For the court records before 1827, please go to the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cheshire_County,_New_Hampshire wiki article on Cheshire County], New Hampshire.<br><br> | '''Before 1827''': For the court records before 1827, please go to the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cheshire_County,_New_Hampshire wiki article on Cheshire County], New Hampshire.<br><br> | ||
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{{NH Genealogies Intro|Sullivan}} | {{NH Genealogies Intro|Sullivan}} | ||
For Sullivan County there are many excellent town histories. Many have a genealogical section.The | For Sullivan County there are many excellent town histories. Many have a genealogical section.The FamilySearch Library has history books or films with genealogical sections for: Acworth, Claremont, Charlestown, Cornish, Goshen, Langdon, Lempster, Newport, Plainfield, Unity, and Washington. In the Family History [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=localityrelated&columns=*%2C0%2C0&subject=183659&subject_disp=New+Hampshire%2C+Sullivan Library Catalog], go to the town, then look for the heading Genealogy or History. Many of the books are on microfilm or available online.<br> | ||
Many other historical societies and libraries will very likely also have these books.<br><br> | Many other historical societies and libraries will very likely also have these books.<br><br> | ||
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*'''1827-1900''': To search Sullivan County land records for 1827-1900 you can go to the internet site [http://www.nhdeeds.com/sullivan/SuHome.html Sullivan County Registry of Deeds]. For detailed instructions go to [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/ Newport Historical Society]. Look for the [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/index.php?n=sullivan_cnty_deed_search instructions] on searching the deeds. | *'''1827-1900''': To search Sullivan County land records for 1827-1900 you can go to the internet site [http://www.nhdeeds.com/sullivan/SuHome.html Sullivan County Registry of Deeds]. For detailed instructions go to [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/ Newport Historical Society]. Look for the [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/index.php?n=sullivan_cnty_deed_search instructions] on searching the deeds. | ||
*'''1827-1902''' {{FSC|428963|title-id|disp=Probate records, 1827-1902}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | *'''1827-1902''' {{FSC|428963|title-id|disp=Probate records, 1827-1902}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | ||
*'''1827-1850''': The | *'''1827-1850''': The FamilySearch Library has microfilms of the grantor, and, grantee indexes for 1827-1850 and films of the deed volumes for 1827-1850. See the [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=428984&disp=Deeds+and+general+index%2C+1827-1850++ Library Catalog] for the film numbers. | ||
*'''1852-1947''' {{FSC|1183982|title-id|disp=Probate, 1852-1947}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | *'''1852-1947''' {{FSC|1183982|title-id|disp=Probate, 1852-1947}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | ||
*'''1852-1947''' {{FSC|1183982|title-id|disp=Wills, 1852-1947}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | *'''1852-1947''' {{FSC|1183982|title-id|disp=Wills, 1852-1947}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | ||
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{{NH Histories Intro|Sullivan}} | {{NH Histories Intro|Sullivan}} | ||
'''Early-1885''': The | '''Early-1885''': The FamilySearch Library of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has many local history books about Sullivan County and the towns in the county. Several of the books can be read online through familysearch.org. For example, the ''[http://archive.org/details/historyofcheshir00hurd History of Cheshire and Sullivan Counties, New Hampshire]'', by D. Hamilton Hurd, published in 1886 (FS Library book 974.2 H2h, film 962,933). This has histories of each town from early settlement to about 1885. You can search for names or keywords. There is also a [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/geekfree/uploaded/pdfs/Microsoft_Word_-_IndextoHurdFinalWeb.pdf separate index] on the internet.<br><br> | ||
'''1766-1878''': The book ''History of the Town of Cornish, New Hampshire'' is available online, and ''The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from 1766 to 1878, with a Genealogical Register'' can be seen online.<br><br> | '''1766-1878''': The book ''History of the Town of Cornish, New Hampshire'' is available online, and ''The History of Newport, New Hampshire, from 1766 to 1878, with a Genealogical Register'' can be seen online.<br><br> | ||
The [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/ Newport Historical Society] and other town historical societies are good places to contact for local history for Sullivan County. See the Internet site of the [http://network.nhhistory.org/Participating-Organizations.aspx New Hampshire History Network] for contact information for historical societies.<br><br> | The [http://www.newportnhhistory.org/ Newport Historical Society] and other town historical societies are good places to contact for local history for Sullivan County. See the Internet site of the [http://network.nhhistory.org/Participating-Organizations.aspx New Hampshire History Network] for contact information for historical societies.<br><br> | ||
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''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
Probate records for Sullivan County began in 1827 when the county was created from Cheshire County. See the address for the courthouse in the County Courthouse section above.<br><br> | Probate records for Sullivan County began in 1827 when the county was created from Cheshire County. See the address for the courthouse in the County Courthouse section above.<br><br> | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has films of Sullivan County probate records. The follow records can be viewed at the library: | ||
'''1827-1864''': [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=428963&disp=Probate+records%2C+1827-1902%3B+genera++ probate index] for wills 1827-1864 | '''1827-1864''': [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=428963&disp=Probate+records%2C+1827-1902%3B+genera++ probate index] for wills 1827-1864 | ||
'''1856-1914, 1858-1922, to 1947''': [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1183982&disp=Probate%2C+wills+and+indexes+1852-1947++ probate index] for wills 1856-1914, and admistrations abt. 1858 to 1922, some other records to 1947.<br><br> | '''1856-1914, 1858-1922, to 1947''': [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlefilmnotes&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=1183982&disp=Probate%2C+wills+and+indexes+1852-1947++ probate index] for wills 1856-1914, and admistrations abt. 1858 to 1922, some other records to 1947.<br><br> | ||
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''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br> | ''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br> | ||
Many town tax records have been preserved by town clerks and town tax officials. Town tax records were generally taken each year. The | Many town tax records have been preserved by town clerks and town tax officials. Town tax records were generally taken each year. The FamilySearch Library has many town records on microfilms. For film numbers see the FamilySearch Catalog under New Hampshire - Sullivan County - [name of town] - Town Records.<br><br> | ||
=== Town Records === | === Town Records === | ||
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Fortunately, most of the New Hampshire birth records to 1900, and marriage and death records to 1947, are on the internet at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org] where you can view a digital image of the actual record. (See the births, marriages, and deaths headings below.) | Fortunately, most of the New Hampshire birth records to 1900, and marriage and death records to 1947, are on the internet at [https://www.familysearch.org FamilySearch.org] where you can view a digital image of the actual record. (See the births, marriages, and deaths headings below.) | ||
Certified copies of of birth, death, and marriage records are available from the [http://sos.nh.gov/arch_rec_mgmt.aspx State Division of Archives and Records management] or from the local city and town clerk where the event took place. Original records are kept by the city or town clerk and copies are sent to the state. The | Certified copies of of birth, death, and marriage records are available from the [http://sos.nh.gov/arch_rec_mgmt.aspx State Division of Archives and Records management] or from the local city and town clerk where the event took place. Original records are kept by the city or town clerk and copies are sent to the state. The FamilySearch Library has films of Sullivan County town and city birth records to about 1900, and marriage, and death records often to the 1940s. These are listed in the Library Catalog under New Hampshire, Sullivan County, (name of town or city) - Vital Records.<br><br> | ||
In 1905, when the state created the Bureau of Vital Records and Health, printed cards were distributed to the local clerks and earlier vital records were transcribed onto the cards and submitted to the state.<br><br> | In 1905, when the state created the Bureau of Vital Records and Health, printed cards were distributed to the local clerks and earlier vital records were transcribed onto the cards and submitted to the state.<br><br> | ||
* '''1656-1938''' {{RecordSearch|2366595|New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index, 1656-1938}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1656-1938''' {{RecordSearch|2366595|New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index, 1656-1938}} at FamilySearch — [[New Hampshire, Vital and Town Records Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | ||
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