How do I go about finding info on Olive M. Parker and her family? I know her birthdate 5/02/1892 - death 9/08/1989 and she last lived in Bennington, VT.
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Thank you. I only know what I put out to you. I have done some research in Vermont. That is how I got the dates. I will keep looking and thanks again. -- Johnnieboy3
Hi johnnieboy3,
It appears, as you say, that Olive Parker lived all her life in and around Bennington, Vermont
The first large scale European colonial settlements began in Vermont in the early 1600's and many types of records including land deeds, family wills, probate records, family histories, and vital records are widely available for almost 400 years of the state's histury
This site will charge you for using a professional genealogist but I am sure there will be many others who would help you search if you find the right one
There are 127 O. PARKER records available to view here at
Bennington County Vermont Genealogy
You can order a Birth, Death or Marriage certificate from:
Vermont State Archives and Records Administration
You can navigate around this site for genealogy, cemetery records, military records and Vermont census records:
Vermont Genealogy
Vermont Cemeteries online has tombstone transcriptions of hundreds of cemeteries in Vermont, including national cemeteries, public and private cemeteries and hard-to-find cemeteries - FREE
It also has links to Public records, Genealogy records, Vermont queries where you can do a surname search to see if there are any other Vermont genealogists who share the same family lines. Post your own queries and get responses from other people willing to help you with your Vermont genealogy research (CousinConnect.com).
Vermont Birth Records
Vermont Data Collections is VERY comprehensive
Bennington, Vermont Genealogy Resources has a list of websites on genealogy and history of Bennington
The following additional info should perhaps jog others memories as to knowing of/hearing of Olive Parker
Olive lived in:
Anthony, Bennington, Vermont
Bennington, Bennington, Vermont
Bennington College, a liberal arts college for women (until co-ed in 1969) located in Bennington, Vermont. Generally, a full-time, four-year course of study at a liberal arts college leads students to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
- this may be helpful info for your search, she may have graduated with a BA or BSc ?? A BSc degree in the US is typically used in mathematics and the natural sciences. In some cases it is used in professional studies of areas involving law, business, or architecture
Harwood Hill, Bennington, Vermont
Old Bennington, Bennington, Vermont, a village entirely within the town of Bennington. It is noted for its well-preserved Revolutionary War era homes as well as being one of the earliest settlements in Vermont
Una Bella, Bennington, Vermont
Woodford, Bennington, Vermont
Woodford Hollow, Bennington, Vermont
Woodmere, Bennington, Vermont
... good luck with your search/research
Thank you so much. You have given me alot to research.
Regards, Johnnieboy3