History of Addison County, Vermont, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers
History of Addison County, Vermont, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers

Author: H. P. Smith

Publisher:

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 873

ISBN-13: 9780788426599

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The history of Addison County begins with the original inhabitants, the Indians, through the occupations by the French and English until Vermont's admission into the Union and to the United States. Early chapters cover the topography and geology of the county, early explorations, advancing settlements, civil divisions and the county's involvement in the Revolution and the War of the Rebellion. Other chapters cover civil, legal, and medical societies, as well as the press, freemasonry, sheep husbandry and live stock. Further chapters are devoted to histories of each town within the county. These include Middlebury, Addison, Bridport, Bristol, Cornwall, Ferrisburgh, Goshen, Granville, Hancock, Leicester, Lincoln, Monkton, New Haven, Orwell, Panton, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Starksboro, Vergennes, Waltham, Weybridge, and Whiting. The final chapter and appendix present the biographies of prominent citizens and pioneers. A subject, place and fullname index, plus a list of biographies, provides easy access to information. CD2659HB - $19.95

Vermont Quarterly Gazetteer
Vermont Quarterly Gazetteer

Author: Abby Maria Hemenway

Publisher: Dennis Jay Hall

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 1928837255

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If your ancestors came from Vermont, chances are they had their roots in Addison County. This is primary source material and fantastic reading. Included is part one of the life of Abby Maria Hemenway in the new introduction by Dennis Jay Hall.