Informal genealogy research sessions with Wayne Blanchard meet at the Library on Thursdays from 10:30 – 12:30. For more information contact the Library at 802.643.4270, email programming@rockinghamlibrary.org,
Ancestry Library Edition contains many useful tools for genealogical research including:
| Immigration | Vital Records |
| Census | Family Histories |
| Court Records | Directories |
| Photos | Military Records |
Quick Tips for using Ancestry Library Edition
To find specific content:
Click the All Databases link on the homepage, then search the Ancestry Card Catalog by title and keyword, or Filter Titles by collection, location, dates, and languages.
To find records in a specific state or country:
Click the Search tab at the top of the screen to browse by location, by name, or by using an interactive map.
To get all relevant names:
Use wildcards to cover all possible alternative forms and spellings. Put ? or * at the middle of end of names where you expect variations. Example – type Wil* Sm?th
To see new content:
(added every week) Click the List Recent link on the homepage.
To get more tips:
Click the Help Link at the top right corner of any screen.
American Ancestors
Please note that subscription materials are available only in the Library.
Family Search
Discover your family’s story through historical records. With billions of records, you can piece together your ancestors’ history and bring their stories to life. (Please note: you will need to create a free account)
Find a Grave
Search for ancestors in virtual memorials created by volunteers who submit images and information to the website.
First Burying Groundhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2549415/first-burying-groundRockingham Meeting House Cemetery https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2165889/rockingham-meeting-house-cemeteryOliver Lovell Family Cemeteryhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2488890/oliver-lovell-family-cemeteryParker Hill Cemeteryhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/286438/parker-hill-cemeteryWilliams River Cemetery – Bartonsvillehttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2507092/williams-river-cemeteryWright Cemetery – Bartonsvillehttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2507132/wright-cemeteryCambridgeport Cemeteryhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2185237/cambridgeport-cemeterySaxtons River Cemeteryhttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/481053/saxtons-river-cemeteryOak Hill Cemetery – Bellows Fallshttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/104161/oak-hill-cemeteryImmanuel Cemetery – Bellows Fallshttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/641554/immanuel-cemeteryRestland Cemetery – Bellows Fallshttps://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2218898/restland-cemetery
Vermont state Archives & Records Administration https://sos.vermont.gov/vsara/explore/newspapers/Through the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration’s (VSARA) partnership with Newspapers.com, a subsidiary of Ancestry.com, early Vermont newspapers in the state archives that are no longer subject to copyright restrictions are available online for free to Vermont residents through the MyVermont.gov state portal.
Many issues of the Bellows Falls Times from 1856 to 1956 are available. Once you have created an account, go to the following link: https://vsara.newspapers.com/paper/bellows-falls-times/6633/
MyVermont.gov accounts are free and can be created by visiting https://secure.vermont.gov/myvermont. Once logged in, the link to online newspapers appears to Vermont residents.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/Search America’s historic newspaper pages from 1770-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.
Windham County Genealogy Interest Group
Windham County (Vt.) Genealogy Interest Group is an informal organization whose members are dedicated to genealogy education, research and best practices. We meet every other month on Zoom with the support of our member libraries: the Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, and the Rockingham Public Library, Bellows Falls.
To receive emails of future meetings, send an email to windhamcountygig@gmail.com.
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