This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jack4282 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.vermont.counties.franklin/4118.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Sarah, There are microfilmed copies of the town and vital records of both Swanton and Highgate for 1835 and earlier. I have ordered them and used them at a Family History Center. For Highgate: Film #0028309 is Town and Vital Records Vol. 1-2B, 1794-1895. Film # 221068 is card index to marriages and births in Highgate, 1800-1895. For Swanton: Film 2210843, Swanton Vital Records, 1793-1852. My note on this is: "Very few early records, most are between 1825 and 1907." Film #0847996, Town records Vol 2, 1823-1903. Best wishes, Jack Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.