A genealogist must have the patience of Job; the curiosity of a cat; the stubbornness of a mule; the eyesight of an eagle; be blessed with the luck of the Irish and have the ability and stamina of a camel to go long hours without food or drink." (The Herald, Vol. 18, No. 3 & 4; 1995)
Addison County Lookups
Participants in the Addison County, Vermont GenWeb Project have the references listed below available to them and will respond to your e-mailed questions. Your additions and participation are welcomed...and needed. Please remember when you make requests though...that these people are volunteers with lots of other activities and responsibilities pending. Please give ALL the information you have when making a request...including variant spellings on names. The more specific you are in what...or who you're looking for...the better your results will be.
Gazetteers & Business Directories
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Gazetteer and Business Directory of Addison County, Vermont for 1881-82;compiled and published by Hamilton Child; Syracuse, NY; 1882 Alice Wilson
Genealogies
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Eleazer Richardson of Manchester and Bristol, Vermont Max Maxfield
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Hitchcock Genealogy Dave Scherzer
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The Bolster Family of Londonderry and Weston, Vermont; written and published by Marilyn's aunt and uncle, the book begins with the first Bolster in Boston in 1715 and goes up to the birth of her grandfather in Rutland, VT. Some of the well documented lines are Farnsworth, Cox, Rogers, Abbott, Diggins, Read, and of course, Bolster. Marilyn
Histories
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The Mount Independence-Hubbardton 1776 Military Road; Joseph L. and Mabel A. Wheeler; 1968 Kathryn Campbell
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History of Addison County Vermont-With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. H. Smith; 1886 John Burbank
Census
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1790-1860 U.S. Federal Census Index for Addison County, Vermont lookups (heads of household only, some 1790 complete enumerations) plus 1850 U.S. Federal Census (whole families). Please limit request to one surname and list variations of that surname. Carol Merrill
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1880 U.S. Federal Census for Addison County, Vermont Please limit request to one surname and list variations of that surname. Carol Merrill
Miscellaneous
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General Catalogue of Middlebury College; compiled by Duane L. Robinson; pub. by Middlebury College; 1950. It has biographical info on all graduates & non-graduates from 1802-1948 and info on faculty, staff, trustees and honorary degree recipients. Jennifer Pidgeon
War Records
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Roster of Vermont-Men and Women in the Military and Naval Service of the United States and Allies in the World War 1917-1919. The Vermont Roster book has the following information: Name Residence/Place of Birth, Date/Place of Inductment, Organization, Grades, Dates of Overseas Assignment and Discharge Date. The book has 1665 pages. John L. Paquet.
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Revised Roster of Vermont Volunteers in the War of the Rebellion. Adjutant-General's Office, Montpelier, 1892. Please provide name, and town if a fairly common name. Tom Ledoux.
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Roster of Vermonters In Uniformed Service of the United States. During The Second World War, 1941-1945. Please provide name and branch of service, and town if a fairly common name. Tom Ledoux.
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Andersonville Prison Records. Kevin lives in Middle Georgia; about 40 miles from Andersonville Prison. I will research for anyone who feels their ancestors were at Andersonville to find out what info might be in their database. He has found records and grave sites, and has taken photos for people. Kevin requests a small donation to cover his costs as well as his donation to the Museum when he visits there. Kevin Frye.