I need to find local histories
Whether the area is a state, county, city or town, or the organization is social, military, religious, etc. local histories can often provide useful genealogical information.
- History of Newbury, Vermont, from the discovery of the Coös country to present time. With genealogical records of many families byCall Number: Baker-Berry F 59 .N4 W4This is a good example of one of the many New England town histories that are available in Baker/Berry Library. They include much genealogical or biographical information.
- A history of the Fifth regiment, New Hampshire volunteers, in the American civil war, 1861-1865 byCall Number: Library Depository H834 C437hAn example of one of numerous military regimental histories available in Baker/Berry Library. Many contain an alphabetical roster of soldiers.
- History of Windham County, Connecticut byCall Number: Library Depository H846C W723ℓ v. 1 - 2New England county histories are in abundance in Baker/Berry's general collection. Most contain detailed biographical information and often portraits of distinguished citizens.
- The Victoria history of the counties of England byCall Number: Baker-Berry Oversize Z 2023 .P8Most volumes of this impressive set (over 100 volumes to date) are published under the guidance of the University of London's Institute of Historical Research. Traces the history of each manor in each parish to include a vast amount of genealogical information. All volumes are listed in the Library's catalog under the specific county name.
There is a list of volumes in the set of the Victoria History of the Counties of England and "Contents of volumes": pages 30-235.
Acknowledgement
(Text and resources taken from the print edition of: Jaccaud, Robert D, comp. Passages to Family History: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the Dartmouth College Library. Rev. ed. Hanover: Dartmouth College Library, 1994).