Vermont

History of Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont

Cornwall, a town in Addison County, Vermont, was chartered on November 3, 1761, by Governor Benning Wentworth, with original grantees likely from Litchfield County, Connecticut. The town’s history encompasses various aspects including mercantile activities, industry, military contributions, and ecclesiastical developments. This account offers insights into early roads, settlements, and a list of notable citizens from 1885, highlighting their roles in shaping Cornwall’s community and governance.

Gazetteer of Lamoille County Vermont for 1883-84

Smith and Worthen Livery and Stable Morrisville VT

This collection stems from a manuscript published by Hamilton Child in 1887 which provided a gazetteer for Lamoille and Orleans County. Within that manuscript was a brief history of each community, a directory of each community, and short biographical sketches of some of the leading citizens for each town.

Records of the Baptist Church of Ira, Vermont

A complete list of more than 1,000 members who have belonged to this Church since its organization, in chronological order as nearly as can be determined by the records of the times, giving the date and manner of reception and demission so far as recorded.

Vermont War of 1812 Military Records

On June 1, 1812, President James Madison addressed Congress, highlighting grievances against Great Britain without explicitly calling for war. Following his speech, Congress voted to declare war, with the House approving 79 to 49 and the Senate 19 to 13. The formal declaration came on June 18, marking the first war by the United States against another nation. Notably, all Federalists opposed the war, referring to it as “Mr. Madison’s War.” The vote was the closest in U.S. history for a war declaration, occurring just before changes in British leadership.