Vermont For Further Reading

United States   Vermont    For Further Reading

For more detailed information about research and records in Vermont, see:

Bartley, Scott A., and Alice Eichholz. “Vermont.” In Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, & Town Sources. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992. (FHL book 973 D27rb 1992; computer number 594021. Ancestry is a trademark of Ancestry, Inc.) This source includes a brief introduction to sources and research strategies in Vermont and discusses vital, census, court, land, probate, and town records and where to find them.

Genealogical Research in New England. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing, 1984. (FHL book 974 D27gr; computer number 254124.) This explains the origins of records of genealogical value in each of the New England states and discusses migration in Vermont.

“Genealogical Research in Vermont.” In OnLine: Vermont Historical Society [database on-line]. Montpelier, Vt.: VHS, 24 August 1999 [cited 25 August 1999]. Available at www.state.vt.us/vhs/generes.htm; INTERNET

This site includes addresses of libraries, archives, and societies; telephone numbers; Internet links; and collection descriptions.

Lindberg, Marcia W. Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1993. (FHL book 974 Dg 1993; computer number 741018; 1981 ed. fiche 6051401; computer number 58643.) This research guide contains a map of each state showing the counties and towns and the dates they were established. It also lists the names and addresses of repositories, courthouses, probate district offices, libraries, and historical or genealogical societies. It includes an index and bibliography. A newer edition is available.

Sperry, Kip. New England Genealogical Research: A Guide to Sources. Bowie, Md.: Heritage Books, 1988. (FHL book 974 D27s; computer number 498578.) This book indicates the records available for each state and contains extensive bibliographies of sources.