If you know or suspect that part of your family tree extends into Missisquoi County and surrounding area, there are many aspects which you can discover about your ancestors. Family origins, settlement patterns and vital statistics are some examples of source material available to the researcher in the collection of historical documents in the Archives Department. Before visiting the MHS Archives it is wise to determine the approximate location and time period which you wish to focus your research. It is advisable to have as much information about your immediate family as you can gather from personal records.