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Appling County, Georgia

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Rhode Island

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Fulton County, Georgia

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	== Fulton County Georgia Courthouse ==		== Fulton County Georgia Courthouse ==

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	Probate Court has marriage and probate records; Clerk Superior;Court has divorce, court and;land records from 1854<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Fulton County, Georgia. Page 155 {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>		Probate Court has marriage and probate records; Clerk Superior;Court has divorce, court and;land records from 1854<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Fulton County, Georgia. Page 155 {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>

Upson County, Georgia

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	Guide to '''Upson County Georgia genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.		Guide to '''Upson County Georgia genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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−	\| building address = Upson County Courthouse ]<br>PO Box 889 <br>Thomaston, GA 30286-0889 <br>Phone: 706.647.7012 [http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/GA_Upson.htm '''Upson County Website'''] }}	+	\| building address = Upson County Courthouse<br>PO Box 889 <br>Thomaston, GA 30286-0889 <br>Phone: 706.647.7012 [http://publicrecords.onlinesearches.com/GA_Upson.htm '''Upson County Website'''] }}

	== County Courthouse ==		== County Courthouse ==

Walton County, Georgia

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−	~~\| building address = [[Image:~~Walton County, Georgia Courthouse.jpg\|~~thumb\|right\|200px]]~~ Walton County; PO Box 585; Monroe, GA 30655-0585;<br> Ph. 770.267.1301<br> '''Walton County Website'''] }}	+	\| building address = Walton County; PO Box 585; Monroe, GA 30655-0585;<br> Ph. 770.267.1301<br> '''Walton County Website'''] }}

	== County Courthouse ==		== County Courthouse ==

−	~~[[Image:Walton County, Georgia Courthouse.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]~~ Walton County; PO Box 585; Monroe, GA 30655-0585;<br> Ph. 770.267.1301<br> Details:	+	Walton County; PO Box 585; Monroe, GA 30655-0585;<br> Ph. 770.267.1301<br> Details:

	*Pro Ct has m & pro rec from 1819;		*Pro Ct has m & pro rec from 1819;

Coös County, New Hampshire

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Coös County, New Hampshire

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	{{NHDC}}<br>Details<br><br>Town or City Clerks have birth, marriage, death and burial records.		{{NHDC}}<br>Details<br><br>Town or City Clerks have birth, marriage, death and burial records.

−	A courthouse fire destroyed the ~~court and~~ probate records that existed before ~~1887~~.<br>The Clerk of the Superior Court has divorce and court records from 1887. <br>The Register of Probate has probate records. <br>The Register of Deeds has land records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Coös County, New Hampshire page 452, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> <br>	+	A courthouse fire destroyed the probate records that existed before 1885.<br>The Clerk of the Superior Court has divorce and court records from 1887. <br>The Register of Probate has probate records from 1885. <br>The Register of Deeds has land records. See notes below under Land Records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Coös County, New Hampshire page 452, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> <br>

	'''Towns Organized Before 1800: '''<br>Bartlett 1790<br>Cambridge 1773<br>Colebrook 1790<br>Columbia 1797<br>Dalton 1784<br>Dummer 1773<br>Jefferson 1796<br>Kilkenny 1774<br>Lancaster 1763<br>Millsfield 1774<br>Northumberland 1779<br>Stratford 1773<br>Stewartstown 1799<br>Success 1773<br>Whitefield 1774		'''Towns Organized Before 1800: '''<br>Bartlett 1790<br>Cambridge 1773<br>Colebrook 1790<br>Columbia 1797<br>Dalton 1784<br>Dummer 1773<br>Jefferson 1796<br>Kilkenny 1774<br>Lancaster 1763<br>Millsfield 1774<br>Northumberland 1779<br>Stratford 1773<br>Stewartstown 1799<br>Success 1773<br>Whitefield 1774
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	==== Record Loss ====		==== Record Loss ====
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		+	The Coos County Courthouse burned on November 5, 1886. Some damaged records were saved, for example some deed volumes were saved. Many damaged deed volumes where transcribed and they are on films available at Family History Centers.You can study the [http://interactive.ancestryinstitution.com/24146/dvm_LocHist009201-00034-0?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestryinstitution.com%2fsearch%2fdb.aspx%3fdbid%3d24146%26path%3d&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnBrowsing#?imageId=dvm_LocHist009201-00002-0 Inventory of the County Records] of New Hampshire, No. 4. Coos, which is online at ancestry.com. This explains which records remain.
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		+	Because many county records were destroyed in 1886, you will want to check town records such as birth, marriage, and death records, and the ''Index to Early Town Records of New Hampshire, Early to 1850''. (See Town Records section.)

	One record source that would be helpful, but was destroyed, is the 1890 census. There was a fire in Washington, D. C. in 1921 which badly damaged the records. None of the New Hampshire population records remain. The 1890 census veterans' lists were kept in a different building and were saved. They are available on microfilms and at www.ancestry.com. You can search for veterans' or widows' names.<br>		One record source that would be helpful, but was destroyed, is the 1890 census. There was a fire in Washington, D. C. in 1921 which badly damaged the records. None of the New Hampshire population records remain. The 1890 census veterans' lists were kept in a different building and were saved. They are available on microfilms and at www.ancestry.com. You can search for veterans' or widows' names.<br>
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	An interesting help for 1890 is the Town and City Atlas of the State of New Hampshire, (FHL book 974.2 E3 Folio) published in 1892 in Boston by the D. H. Hurd Company. This atlas has maps for almost every city, town, and village in New Hampshire. The maps show the locations of homes, and the map gives the name of the person living in the home. The above internet site is from the University of New Hampshire Library. On the internet it is difficult to read the small type with the names. Many large libraries, including the Family History Library have copies of this atlas where you would be able to read the names better.		An interesting help for 1890 is the Town and City Atlas of the State of New Hampshire, (FHL book 974.2 E3 Folio) published in 1892 in Boston by the D. H. Hurd Company. This atlas has maps for almost every city, town, and village in New Hampshire. The maps show the locations of homes, and the map gives the name of the person living in the home. The above internet site is from the University of New Hampshire Library. On the internet it is difficult to read the small type with the names. Many large libraries, including the Family History Library have copies of this atlas where you would be able to read the names better.

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	=== Places / Localities ===		=== Places / Localities ===
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	Many town tax records have been preserved by town clerks and town tax officials. Town tax records were generally taken each year. The Family History Library has many town records on microfilms. For film numbers of the town records see the Family History Library Catalog under New Hampshire - Grafton County - [name of town] - Town Records.		Many town tax records have been preserved by town clerks and town tax officials. Town tax records were generally taken each year. The Family History Library has many town records on microfilms. For film numbers of the town records see the Family History Library Catalog under New Hampshire - Grafton County - [name of town] - Town Records.

−	There is an index to the town records (which include many tax records) from the early settlement of the town to about 1850. This is the ''Index to Early Town Records of New Hampshire, Early to 1850'' [FHL films 14942-15052]. The index cards list volume and page numbers for the town records, many of which are on Family History Library microfilms. When you see M. R. on a card this indicates there is a marriage record. When you see F. R., this indicates there is a record of family members.	+	There is an index to the town records (which include many tax records) from the early settlement of the town to about 1850. This is the ''Index to Early Town Records of New Hampshire, Early to 1850'' [FHL films 14942-15052]. The index cards list volume and page numbers for the town records, many of which are on Family History Library microfilms. When you see M. R. on a card this indicates there is a marriage record. When you see F. R., this indicates there is a record of family members.
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		+	==== Town Records ====
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		+	Town records are an important source of family history information from the 1600s to about the 1940s. The early New Hampshire town records to about 1850 have an every-name index on Family History Library microfilms, ''Index to Early Town Records of New Hampshire, Early to 1850''. The film numbers are given above in the Taxation section. Many town records are still in the town offices and many have been microfilmed.
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		+	To see what types of information might be found in town records please see the New Hamsphire wiki article, and look at the Town Records section.

	==== Vital Records ====		==== Vital Records ====

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania

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	== Huntingdon County Pennsylvania Genealogy Resources ==		== Huntingdon County Pennsylvania Genealogy Resources ==

Coös County, New Hampshire

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	==== Land ====		==== Land ====

−	Deeds records for Coös County are at the courthouse. Microfilms of deed records are available through the Family History Centers. Deeds for the period 1803-1885 were damaged in a fire, however those that were readable were transcribed (see Ancestry's ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources'', 3rd edition, 2004, page 436). The following are the Family History Library Catalog titles for deeds ~~and a~~ land ownership map:	+	Deeds records for Coös County are at the courthouse. Microfilms of deed records are available through the Family History Centers. Deeds for the period 1803-1885 were damaged in a fire, however those that were readable were transcribed (see Ancestry's ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources'', 3rd edition, 2004, page 436). The following are the Family History Library Catalog titles for deeds, including the transcriptions of the burned records. Also see the 1861 land ownership map:

	*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F284086 Coös County land records, 1772-1902; indexes to land records, 1772-1900]		*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F284086 Coös County land records, 1772-1902; indexes to land records, 1772-1900]
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	The following naturalization records can be found on the Family History Library Catalog:		The following naturalization records can be found on the Family History Library Catalog:

−	''Naturalization Records, 1888-1900; Index to Natruralizations, 1886-1930''. These are on two Family History Library films. These films contain petitions for naturalization. ~~It is possible that some naturalization records might also be included with the Coös County court records. See the Court Records section above.~~	+	''Naturalization Records, 1888-1900; Index to Natruralizations, 1886-1930''. These are on two Family History Library films. These films contain petitions for naturalization.

	==== Newspapers ====		==== Newspapers ====
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	==== Probate ====		==== Probate ====

−	The probate records for 1803 to 1885 were badly damaged in a fire (see Ancestry's ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources'', 3rd edition, 2004, page 436).~~ ~~	+	The probate records for 1803 to 1885 were badly damaged in a fire (see Ancestry's ''Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources'', 3rd edition, 2004, page 436). For background on existing records see the ''Inventory of the County Archives of New Hampshire, No. 4. Coos County''. This is available online at ancestry.com. See the Archives section above which has a link to that record at ancestry.com. That inventory states that some probate information is included in deeds involving property.

	Coös County probate records are at the courthouse. Many probate records are available on Family History Library films, such as the index for 1885-1992, and the probate packets for 1885-1931:		Coös County probate records are at the courthouse. Many probate records are available on Family History Library films, such as the index for 1885-1992, and the probate packets for 1885-1931:
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	==== Taxation ====		==== Taxation ====

−	Many town tax records have been preserved by town clerks and town tax officials. Town tax records were generally taken each year. The Family History Library has many town records on microfilms. For film numbers see the Family History Library Catalog under New Hampshire - Grafton County - [name of town] - Town Records.	+	Many town tax records have been preserved by town clerks and town tax officials. Town tax records were generally taken each year. The Family History Library has many town records on microfilms. For film numbers of the town records see the Family History Library Catalog under New Hampshire - Grafton County - [name of town] - Town Records.

−	There is an index to the town records (which include many tax records) from the early settlement of the town to about 1850. This is the ''Index to Early Town Records of New Hampshire, Early to 1850'' [FHL films 14942-15052]. The index cards list volume and page numbers for the town records, many of which are on Family History Library microfilms. ~~The records are listed in the catalog in the manner mentioned in the paragraph above~~.	+	There is an index to the town records (which include many tax records) from the early settlement of the town to about 1850. This is the ''Index to Early Town Records of New Hampshire, Early to 1850'' [FHL films 14942-15052]. The index cards list volume and page numbers for the town records, many of which are on Family History Library microfilms. When you see M. R. on a card this indicates there is a marriage record. When you see F. R., this indicates there is a record of family members.

	==== Vital Records ====		==== Vital Records ====

Centre County, Pennsylvania

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	The [http://www.centrecountyhistory.org/ Centre County Historical Society] has some published local area church records in their collection. For collection details, see the [http://centrecountyhistory.org/pastperfect/index.htm "CCHS Collections and Research"] page.		The [http://www.centrecountyhistory.org/ Centre County Historical Society] has some published local area church records in their collection. For collection details, see the [http://centrecountyhistory.org/pastperfect/index.htm "CCHS Collections and Research"] page.
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Coös County, New Hampshire

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I added information on the Stratford book.

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	==== Archives ====		==== Archives ====

−	*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=New+Hampshire,+Coos&author_givenName=&author_surname=&uri=http%3A//catalog-search-api%3A8080/www-catalogapi-webservice/search%3Fquery%3Dsubject_id%3A386861%26count%3D50&subjectId=386861 New Hampshire, Coos - Archives and libraries - inventories, registers, catalogs]. The book, ''Inventory of the County Archives of New Hampshire, no. 4. Coös County''  (FHL book 974.21 A3, film 1,415,263 item 3) was prepared by the New Hampshire Historical Records Survey in 1940. It contains a listing of the various records in the courthouse, and years for which they were available in 1940. ~~Most~~ of ~~those~~ records ~~should still be available today. Many~~ are available on Family History Library films.	+	*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/search/library_catalog#searchType=catalog&filtered=true&fed=false&collectionId=&catSearchType=place&searchCriteria=&placeName=New+Hampshire,+Coos&author_givenName=&author_surname=&uri=http%3A//catalog-search-api%3A8080/www-catalogapi-webservice/search%3Fquery%3Dsubject_id%3A386861%26count%3D50&subjectId=386861 New Hampshire, Coos - Archives and libraries - inventories, registers, catalogs]. The book, ''Inventory of the County Archives of New Hampshire, no. 4. Coös County''  (FHL book 974.21 A3, film 1,415,263 item 3) was prepared by the New Hampshire Historical Records Survey in 1940. It contains a listing of the various records in the courthouse, and years for which they were available in 1940. You can view this valuable [http://interactive.ancestryinstitution.com/24146/dvm_LocHist009201-00034-0?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestryinstitution.com%2fsearch%2fdb.aspx%3fdbid%3d24146%26path%3d&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnBrowsing#?imageId=dvm_LocHist009201-00002-0 inventory online at ancestry.com].  Some of the records are available on Family History Library films.

	==== Cemeteries ====		==== Cemeteries ====

−	The [http://www.findagrave.com findagrave.com] organization provides a way for you to request that a volunteer will take a photograph of a gravestone. Often a volunteer will respond and will e-mail you the photo and add it to the web site.	+	The [http://www.findagrave.com findagrave.com] organization provides a way for you to request that a volunteer will take a photograph of a gravestone. Often a volunteer will respond and will e-mail you the photo and add it to the web site. See also that [http://billiongraves.com/ billiongraves.com] internet site for photos and information about ancestors' gravestones.

	The [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nhoga/ New Hampshire Old Graveyard Association] has the most complete list of cemeteries.		The [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nhoga/ New Hampshire Old Graveyard Association] has the most complete list of cemeteries.
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	*In the 1810 Federal Census there were 3,991 residents. By 1870 there were nearly 15,000.		*In the 1810 Federal Census there were 3,991 residents. By 1870 there were nearly 15,000.

−	Censuses for 1790 through 1940, except for the 1890 population schedules, are available on several internet sites~~. Many censuses are indexed on~~ familysearch.org. ~~Many are~~ available at ~~ancestry~~.com at~~ ~~Family History Centers.	+	Censuses for 1790 through 1940, except for the 1890 population schedules, are available on several internet sites, such as familysearch.org and ancestry.com. (Ancestry.com is available free at Family History Centers.) You can also search most censuses at heritagequest.com at Family History Centers.

	The 1890 census, except for the list of Civil War veterans or their widows, was destroyed by a fire in Washington, D. C. in 1921. An interesting help for 1890 is the Town and City Atlas of the State of New Hampshire, published in 1892 in Boston by the D. H. Hurd Company. The atlas has maps for almost every city, town, and village in New Hampshire. The maps show the locations of homes, and the map gives the name of the person living in the home. The above web site is from the University of New Hampshire Library.		The 1890 census, except for the list of Civil War veterans or their widows, was destroyed by a fire in Washington, D. C. in 1921. An interesting help for 1890 is the Town and City Atlas of the State of New Hampshire, published in 1892 in Boston by the D. H. Hurd Company. The atlas has maps for almost every city, town, and village in New Hampshire. The maps show the locations of homes, and the map gives the name of the person living in the home. The above web site is from the University of New Hampshire Library.

−	Note: the 1890 census veterans' schedules for New Hampshire were preserved. ~~They~~ list Civil War veterans or their widows, and are available at ancestry.com.	+	Note: the 1890 census veterans' schedules for New Hampshire were preserved. The schedules list Civil War veterans or their widows, and are available at ancestry.com.

	==== Church ====		==== Church ====
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	==== Court ====		==== Court ====

−	The court records are at the courthouse. There are films of court records available through the Family History Centers of the Family History Library. Following is a link to a collection of films that ~~inclues~~ indexes for the records for 1901-1920:	+	The court records are at the courthouse. There are films of court records available through the Family History Centers of the Family History Library. Following is a link to a collection of court record films available from the Family History Library that includes indexes for the records for 1901-1920:

	*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F285921 Coös County Court judgements, 1886-1916]		*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F285921 Coös County Court judgements, 1886-1916]
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	City and town directories are available for many towns in New Hampshire. Contact the local historical society to see if they have them for the years you need.		City and town directories are available for many towns in New Hampshire. Contact the local historical society to see if they have them for the years you need.

−	The Family History Library has some city directories also. You can order Family History Library film  2,310,391 item, 2 for ''North Country (New Hampshire) Directories''. This has city and town directories for several Coös County towns, for 1928-1930. Click on the link ~~below~~ to see a list of the towns.	+	The Family History Library has some city directories also. You can order Family History Library film  2,310,391 item, 2 for ''North Country (New Hampshire) Directories''. This has city and town directories for several Coös County towns, for 1928-1930. [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1132596 Click on the link] to see a list of the towns.

−	*<a href="https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/show?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcatalog-search-api%3A8080%2Fwww-catalogapi-webservice%2Fitem%2F1132596">North country (New Hampshire) directories<

−	Some city directories are also available at www.ancestry.com. Do a search in their card catalog for city directories.  Ancestry appears to be gathering city directories for the time period 1821-1989.	+
		+	Some city directories are also available at www.ancestry.com. Do a search in their card catalog for city directories.  Ancestry appears to be gathering city directories for the time period 1821-1989.

	==== Gazetteers ====		==== Gazetteers ====

−	To learn about New Hampshire gazetteers, go to the gazetteer section in the New Hampshire article in this wiki. That section mentions New Hampshire gazetteers published in 1823, 1849, and 1874 ~~are listed~~. Those gazetteers can be ordered on microfilms from the Family History Library. Check at your Family History Center to see if they already have the microfilm you are interested in.	+	To learn about New Hampshire gazetteers, go to the gazetteer section in the New Hampshire article in this wiki. That section mentions New Hampshire gazetteers published in 1823, 1849, and 1874. Those gazetteers can be ordered on microfilms from the Family History Library. Check at your Family History Center to see if they already have the microfilm you are interested in.

	==== Genealogy - How to get started? ====		==== Genealogy - How to get started? ====

−	1. Check ~~new.~~familysearch.org and see if your ancestor's information is listed there.	+	1. Check familysearch.org and go to the Family Tree and see if your ancestor's information is listed there.

	2. Check familysearch.org and see if your family's vital records of births, marriages, and deaths are listed.		2. Check familysearch.org and see if your family's vital records of births, marriages, and deaths are listed.
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	5. If you know the town where they lived, look for a town history with a genealogical section. See the section below for how to find out if there is a town history.		5. If you know the town where they lived, look for a town history with a genealogical section. See the section below for how to find out if there is a town history.

−	6. Read the wiki articles on ~~Cheshire~~ County, and on New Hampshire, for ideas of sources. Study the Records Selection Table in the New Hampshire article. This can help you think of new sources to try.	+	6. Read the wiki articles on Coos County, and on New Hampshire, for ideas of sources. Study the Records Selection Table in the New Hampshire article. This can help you think of new sources to try.

−	7. Enter your ancestor's information on ~~new.~~familysearch.org., genforum.com, or ancestry.com. You can also share your quest with the local historical society, genealogical socieety, or town library and ask for help. Send them a family group form and a pedigree chart.	+	7. Enter your ancestor's information on the familysearch.org Family Tree, genforum.com, or ancestry.com. You can also share your quest with the local historical society, genealogical socieety, or town library and ask for help. Send them a family group form and a pedigree chart related to your present search..

	==== Genealogy - Town Histories often have Genealogical Sections ====		==== Genealogy - Town Histories often have Genealogical Sections ====

−	Following is the name of the one Coös County ~~town for which the Family History Library has a~~ town history book with a genealogy section: ~~Stratford~~.&~~nbsp;This book is listed in the Family~~ History ~~Library Catalog under~~ the town, ~~and then~~ History, or, ~~Genealogy~~. ~~Otrher major libraries may also~~ have ~~genealogical books~~.	+	Following is the name of the one Coös County town history book with a genealogy section:
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		+	''[https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&titleno=285912&disp=History+of+the+town+of+Stratford%2C+New+%20%20&columns=*,0,0 History of the Town of Stratford, New Hampshire, 1773-1925]'', by Jeanette R. Thompson. (FHL book 974.21/S1 H2t; FHL film 1321380 item 11.)
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		+	Contact the local historical society in the town where your ancestors lived. Ask if they have a town history or collection, with family history information.
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	==== Land ====		==== Land ====

Snyder County, Pennsylvania

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	*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Union County, Pennsylvania\|Union]] County 2 March 1855. <ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092 ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>		*'''Parent Counties''': Formed from [[Union County, Pennsylvania\|Union]] County 2 March 1855. <ref name="HBG">[http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50140092 ''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed.''] (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), [FHL book 973 D27e 2002].</ref>
	*'''County Seat:''' Middleburg<br>		*'''County Seat:''' Middleburg<br>
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	*'''Neighboring Counties''': {{PAGENAME}} '''residents''' may also have records in <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Adams County, Pennsylvania" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County,_Pennsylvania (accessed 17 July 2012).</ref>[[Union County, Pennsylvania\|Union]] (north){{•}}[[Perry County, Pennsylvania\|Perry]] (south){{•}} [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania\|Juniata]] (southwest) {{•}}[[Mifflin County, Pennsylvania\|Mifflin]] (west) {{•}} [[Northumberland County, Pennsylvania\|Northumberland]] (east)		*'''Neighboring Counties''': {{PAGENAME}} '''residents''' may also have records in <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Adams County, Pennsylvania" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams_County,_Pennsylvania (accessed 17 July 2012).</ref>[[Union County, Pennsylvania\|Union]] (north){{•}}[[Perry County, Pennsylvania\|Perry]] (south){{•}} [[Juniata County, Pennsylvania\|Juniata]] (southwest) {{•}}[[Mifflin County, Pennsylvania\|Mifflin]] (west) {{•}} [[Northumberland County, Pennsylvania\|Northumberland]] (east)

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	==== Church Records ====		==== Church Records ====

−	{{PAChurch2}} <br> [[Image:Snyder county pennsylvania churches.png\|thumb\|right\|400px]] <br>	+	{{PAChurch2}} <br> [[Image:Snyder county pennsylvania churches.png\|thumb\|right\|400px\|Snyder county pennsylvania churches.png]] <br>

	The [http://snydercountyhistoricalsociety.org/library Snyder County Historical Society] has various records for churches throughout the Snyder County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. The society will do research for a fee. For more details see their website.		The [http://snydercountyhistoricalsociety.org/library Snyder County Historical Society] has various records for churches throughout the Snyder County area. However, the society has not put the records on-line and to view the records one must go to the society. The society will do research for a fee. For more details see their website.
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−	The Reformed congregation met as early as 1780. In 1802 they met in a union church with the Lutherans until 1855 when they built their own church.<ref name="hunger" />	+	The Reformed congregation met as early as 1780. In 1802 they met in a union church with the Lutherans until 1855 when they built their own church.<ref name="hunger" />

	'''Botschaft Lutheran and Reformed Church, Chapman Township'''		'''Botschaft Lutheran and Reformed Church, Chapman Township'''

−	:*'''1792-1876''' - Botschaft Lutheran and Reformed Church, Chapman Township, Baptism Index 1792-1876 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free. Batch {{IGI\|C504691}}.<ref name="vr1"/>	+	:*'''1792-1876''' - Botschaft Lutheran and Reformed Church, Chapman Township, Baptism Index 1792-1876 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free. Batch {{IGI\|C504691}}.<ref name="vr1" />

	==== Court Records ====		==== Court Records ====
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	===== Birth =====		===== Birth =====

−	:*'''1852-1854''' – Pennsylvania Births [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2349 Ancestry.com] – $ Index with images.	+	:*'''1852-1854''' – Pennsylvania Births [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2349 Ancestry.com] – $ Index with images.
	:*'''1942-1962''' - Snyder County Birth Index 1942-1962 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free. Batch {{IGI\|C544532}}.<ref name="vr1">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/4/49/Igipennsylvaniapppppp.pdf.</ref>		:*'''1942-1962''' - Snyder County Birth Index 1942-1962 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free. Batch {{IGI\|C544532}}.<ref name="vr1">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/4/49/Igipennsylvaniapppppp.pdf.</ref>

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	===== Death =====		===== Death =====

−	:*'''1852-1854''' – Pennsylvania Deaths [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2487 Ancestry.com] – $ Index with images.	+	:*'''1852-1854''' – Pennsylvania Deaths [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2487 Ancestry.com] – $ Index with images.
	:*'''1893-1905''' - Snyder County Death Index 1893-1905 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free. Batch {{IGI\|B544533}}.<ref name="vr1">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/4/49/Igipennsylvaniapppppp.pdf.</ref>		:*'''1893-1905''' - Snyder County Death Index 1893-1905 in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/igi International Genealogical Index] at FamilySearch - free. Batch {{IGI\|B544533}}.<ref name="vr1">Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/images/4/49/Igipennsylvaniapppppp.pdf.</ref>

	{{PA death}}		{{PA death}}

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	==== Yearbooks ====		==== Yearbooks ====
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	{{Pennsylvania\|Pennsylvania}}		{{Pennsylvania\|Pennsylvania}}
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Coös County, New Hampshire

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	{{NHDC}}<br>Details<br><br>Town or City Clerks have birth, marriage, death and burial records.		{{NHDC}}<br>Details<br><br>Town or City Clerks have birth, marriage, death and burial records.

−	A courthouse fire destroyed the court and probate records before 1887.<br>The Clerk of the Superior Court has divorce and court records from 1887. <br>The Register of Probate has probate records. <br>The Register of Deeds has land records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Coös County, New Hampshire page 452, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> <br>	+	A courthouse fire destroyed the court and probate records that existed before 1887.<br>The Clerk of the Superior Court has divorce and court records from 1887. <br>The Register of Probate has probate records. <br>The Register of Deeds has land records.<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Coös County, New Hampshire page 452, {{WorldCat\|50140092\|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL\|1049485\|item\|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref> <br>

	'''Towns Organized Before 1800: '''<br>Bartlett 1790<br>Cambridge 1773<br>Colebrook 1790<br>Columbia 1797<br>Dalton 1784<br>Dummer 1773<br>Jefferson 1796<br>Kilkenny 1774<br>Lancaster 1763<br>Millsfield 1774<br>Northumberland 1779<br>Stratford 1773<br>Stewartstown 1799<br>Success 1773<br>Whitefield 1774		'''Towns Organized Before 1800: '''<br>Bartlett 1790<br>Cambridge 1773<br>Colebrook 1790<br>Columbia 1797<br>Dalton 1784<br>Dummer 1773<br>Jefferson 1796<br>Kilkenny 1774<br>Lancaster 1763<br>Millsfield 1774<br>Northumberland 1779<br>Stratford 1773<br>Stewartstown 1799<br>Success 1773<br>Whitefield 1774
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−	An excellent way to gain information is to contact the local town historical society. The best list of these is found at the [http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org/ Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire]. At that site, click on the Directory and scroll down to the town. Birth, marriage, and death records of many New Hampshire towns and villages are available on-line at www.familysearch.org, That site has birth records early to 1900, and marriage and death records, early to about 1948. Many of the town birth, marriage, and death records were microfilmed and are listed in the Family History Library Catalog.	+	An excellent way to gain information is to contact the local town historical society. The best list of these is found at the [http://www.historicalsocietiesnh.org/ Association of Historical Societies of New Hampshire]. At that site, click on the Directory and scroll down to the town.
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		+	Birth, marriage, and death records of many New Hampshire towns and villages are available on-line at www.familysearch.org, That site has birth records early to 1900, and marriage and death records, early to about 1948. Many of the town birth, marriage, and death records were microfilmed and are listed in the Family History Library Catalog.

	===== Townships =====		===== Townships =====

Warren County, Georgia

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Washington County, Georgia

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Wayne County, Georgia

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Carroll County, New Hampshire

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Webster County, Georgia

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Wheeler County, Georgia

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White County, Georgia

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	*Ledford, Karen Ann Thompson. ''These Men Wore Grey Genealogical, Military, and Interment Records of Confederate Soldiers. ''(Toccoa, Georgia : K.T. Ledford, c1998-c2001), 7 Volumes. Each volume contains bibliographical references and full-name index. Contents: v. 1. Franklin County -- v. 2. Habersham County --v. 3. Stephens County -- v. 4. Rabun County --v. 5. White County -- v. 6. Banks County -- v. 7. Jackson County. Book found at {{FHL\|828181\|title-id\|disp=FHL 975.8 V3L}} and [http://tinyurl.com/3lp8ru8 Other Libraries.]		*Ledford, Karen Ann Thompson. ''These Men Wore Grey Genealogical, Military, and Interment Records of Confederate Soldiers. ''(Toccoa, Georgia : K.T. Ledford, c1998-c2001), 7 Volumes. Each volume contains bibliographical references and full-name index. Contents: v. 1. Franklin County -- v. 2. Habersham County --v. 3. Stephens County -- v. 4. Rabun County --v. 5. White County -- v. 6. Banks County -- v. 7. Jackson County. Book found at {{FHL\|828181\|title-id\|disp=FHL 975.8 V3L}} and [http://tinyurl.com/3lp8ru8 Other Libraries.]

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Whitfield County, Georgia

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	:[http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/GAmap.htm Map] showing Civil War battles in Georgia.		:[http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/GAmap.htm Map] showing Civil War battles in Georgia.

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Wilcox County, Georgia

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	Oaths of Allegiance given in Wilcox County 1861-1865 [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywilcox.html Georgia Pioneers] ($)		Oaths of Allegiance given in Wilcox County 1861-1865 [http://www.georgiapioneers.com/counties/countywilcox.html Georgia Pioneers] ($)

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