The Green Mountain State: Vermont Research
Vermont was the last settled frontier of New England, remaining mostly untamed while the southern part of the region became well established. Looking for cheap land, many New England families migrated to Vermont. Some stayed, and some moved on to New York and points west. This course will help you locate the records your Green Mountain ancestors left behind. We’ll take a look at the timeline of Vermont’s formation, various forms of Vermont vital records, and walk through town, land, tax, and court records. We’ll also highlight a place to find hidden gems – manuscript collections.
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Introduction
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New England's Independent Stepchild
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Where Did Those Index Cards Come From?
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Early Vermont Vital Records: Before 1857
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Vital Records: After 1857
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More Town Records: Town Meeting Minutes
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Even More Town Records: The Poor
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Still More Town Records: Kids and Cows
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They Paid the Tax Man
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Land Records: Walk Where They Walked
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Probate Court Records
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Criminal and Civil Court Records
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Hidden Gems in Green Mountain Repositories
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Final Remarks About Vermont