The Vermont Research Guide is a comprehensive aid for genealogists and historians in search of the major records repositories, collections, and resources – both print and online for genealogical research in Vermont.

This guide was written by Scott Andrew Bartley, professional genealogist, archivist, reference librarian, and project leader for the “Early Vermont Settlers to 1784 Project” for the New England Historic Genealogical Society. It is a 2025 joint publication of the Genealogical Society of Vermont and the Vermont French-Canadian Genealogical Society.

The Vermont Research Guide can be purchased for $35 ($30 for members), plus $7 for shipping and handling to U.S. addresses.

New England Court Records
Whether you are a novice researcher, or an experienced genealogist or historian, New England Court Records by Diane Rapaport will help you to research court records with confidence!This 488-page book shows you how to locate, read, and utilize court records. It contains clear explanations of legal terms, illustrations from real cases, and step-by-step research examples. Part 1: Understanding the Basics: Provides an overview of the American legal system and the courts of the New England states in particular. Describes various types of court records available and logical places to find them. Part 2: Getting Specific, State by State: Offers court-history time lines and describes which records can be found for every court in each New England state. Part 3: Sampling the Sources: Uses colorful examples Read more

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