1: Research and Records
2: Archives and Libraries
3: Vital and Census Records
4: Church and Cemetery Records
5: Emigration and Immigration
6: Military Records
7: Probate, Land and Court
8: Maps and Gazetteers
9: Newspapers
10: Websites
11: Search Records
12: Get Help
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Goal 2: Learn about Vermont archives and libraries.
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ALearn about Vermont archives and libraries.
Summary
- Explore statewide and regional collections.
- Explore books and photos that can be helpful in your research.
- Learn about Vermont archives and libraries in this article.
FS—Wiki: Vermont Archives and Libraries - Watch this video to learn about resources available in Vermont archives.
AAC—Hidden Gems in Green Mountain Repositories—4:22 - Explore the Vermont State Archives collection.
- Explore the
Books We Own site for Vermont genealogy publications. Volunteers may be available for lookup services. - Search for free online books on Vermont research on the FamilySearch site.
- Photos: Explore historical photo resources on the Ancestor Hunt site.
- County Histories: Explore county and town histories.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for archives and libraries. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
BLearn about Vermont city directories.
Summary
- Explore city and county directories to find Vermont ancestors.
- Discover the different types of information in directories, such as streets, churches, historical info, etc.
- Learn about Vermont city directories in this FamilySearch Wiki article.
FS—Wiki: Vermont Directories - Sites: Explore Vermont city directories on the Ancestor Hunt site.
- Find out more about city directories in this research guide from Ancestry.
AC—Six Things to Find—3 pgs. - Explore Vermont city directories on the Ancestry site.
- Explore Vermont historical directories by county.
- Explore additional links for Vermont city directories on the LDSGenealogy site.
- * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for city directories. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
- * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.
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Vermont Counties
Name = FamilySearch; A = Ancestry; L = Linkpendium; G = Genealogy Inc; U = USGenWeb; T = GenealogyTrails; F = Facebook
Click here for a printable map of counties.