Mathewson's In Vermont
In 1917 the state of Vermont mandated that all recording clerks copy on index cards info relative to all recorded BDM's in the town, etc.
These records are on micofilm and are in a number of locations.Period generally covered is from 1830 thru about 1910.Very early cards have little info, especially when recording someone's decease.
These cards are a wealth of info.In many cases give the parents ages, place of birth, etc.
Will likely visit the library in Pittsfield, MA in late September or early October, to check on some of the Mathewson's that I know of (by name), but would like more info on.
If anyone has ancestry in Vermont, let me know what to look for and will see what I can find.