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In 1999 I began the task of
transcribing abstracts of the marriage and death notices from the VERMONT
CHRONICLE. The CHRONICLE was published weekly in
When I first began this project I was
transcribing all the information into a database, but that was time consuming.
Many requested copies of the original documents, but due to the fragile nature
of the documents (I was working with original newspapers) I could not offer
photocopies. Those requests prompted me to find a better way to get the
information out, in an acceptable format. I purchased a digital camera and
photographed the notices in the newspapers so I could offer digitized copies
(click here to see a sample)of
the original newspaper notices, rather than the abstracts that I was providing.
I will still be posting the indexes as in the past indexes
of names and will still need the same information to send you the
copies (see the order form linked to each index page).
Years
online: 1826 to 1882
Search
all index pages by typing in your surname here:
The
search will provide links to all index pages that list your surname. If there
are many unusual spellings to your surname you may wish to check the
alphabetical listings just to be sure you don't miss any variations. Click here to view the alphabetical listings.
Ordering instructions are attached as links on each index page.
Now, as for the indexes... Explanation
of events: marriage and death events are the obvious meaning, the notation of
father, mother, brother, sister, husband, wife, pastor (someone who has
performed a marriage), executor, etc, indicates that there was another primary
person associated with this event (ie: husband may
indicate the death of a wife; father the death or marriage of his child; and
pastor the person who performed a marriage ceremony for a couple). The place
listed is the place of the actual event, not necessarily to location of the
person named.
Specific dates, parents names, etc are
not usually given, but sometimes are (to see examples of how often they occured in early papers click here).
Also sometimes noted are interesting facts, such as the deceased being a
revolutionary war soldier or professor at a certain college. (or that he was bludgeoned to death by a hatchet, or other
grisly details!)
Although specific dates are not
generally found in the notices, it is my hope that at least this will give you
a lead as to where to look next - you'll at least have a town and approximate
timeframe to research.
I have copied names and places as
found in the notices. You will notice several different spellings for the
same communities (i.e.: Weathersfield and
I have added
Goshen Original
Proprietor's Index
Copies
of the page the records are on are available for sale - follow the order links
at the tops and bottoms of each index page.
Who to Contact for More Information:
Send
your orders via mail to:
Sylvia R Manning
139 Paint Works Road
Brandon, VT 05733
Any general questions can be directed
to me via e-mail at:
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