Book Sources Listed below are several book sources that contain information about the foote family. While most of these books are no longer in print, most libraries have a search and loan capability that will allow you temporary access. Check with your local library.

Foote Family Books

• The book "Foote Family History & Genealogy, Vol I," by Abram W. Foote, published 1907

• The book "Foote Family, Genealogy and History of Nathaniel Foote, (Vol II)" by Abram W. Foote, published 1932

• The book Foote Family Genealogy" by Nathaniel Goodwin, published 1849

• The book "The Ancestors and Descendants of Theodore Monroe Foote", by Roberta E. Foote, Topeka, Kansas, published August, 1969.

• "Taintor's Records of Colchester", published 1864

• "Historical Collections", by John Barber, published 1838

• "Guide to the History and Historic Places in Connecticut," by Mary Crofut, published 1937

• Records of the General Assembly of the Colony of Connecticut.

• "NEHGR", Vol. IX, 1855, p.272, "Pedigree of Foote", compiled from Goodwin's Genealogy of the Foote Family.

• "New England Families", Vol. I, pp.279-281, William Richard Cutter, Woburn, MA., 1913.

• World Family Tree, Vol. 2, chart 861.

• What was your ancestor's full name?
  Find out the full name if possible. Include nick names if any. Make sure you get the spelling of the name right. One of the biggest problems people have when looking for information is they spell the name wrong. Try to get the full names of ancestors on both sides of the family. Sometimes you can pickup bits of information from relatives by marriage.
  
  
• What was their relation to you?
  It is important to know if this person is directly related or was married into the family.
  
  
• What was their wife's family name?
  This is important. Sometimes her family may have kept records that may be useful to you in your search. Even though you are searching for your ancestors, it is a good idea to find information on both sides of the family. As a general rule, I personally try to map out names of family members for three generations on each side for each ancestor.
  
  
• Where were they born? Try to find out where they were born and where the birth records might be kept by the local government.
  
  
• Where did they grow up? - Try to find out where your ancestor spent most of his/her childhood. Ask if your family member knows of any interesting stories. Here is where you should have a small tape recorder with you.
  
  
• When were they married? Marriage records are usually fond in the county courthouse of the town or city they lived in. It is possible to obtain copies of these records for your files.
  
  
• What were their parent's names? This information can help you trace back another generation. With the aid of Mr. Abram Foote's books you may be able to establish a link back to our number one ancestor.
  
  
• When did their parents marry and where? Again, marriage records are usually fond in the county courthouse of the town or city they lived in so it is important to try and find out where this blessed event occurred.
  
  
• Where were their parents buried? See if you can find out where the death records are kept.
  
  
• Where did they pass away (name of state, cemetery, etc.)? This type information can help a genealogist to find information about your ancestor.
  
  
• Were there any other Family Members buried there? Find out if other family members are buried in the same place. Especially on the wife's side of the family. This can help you piece together information about your ancestor. Ask how old your ancestor was when he died. This can help sort records of people with the same name. As an example if their are two John Foote's buried in the same city, Knowing your ancestors age and exact date of death can help you make the right selection.
  
  

• Who were their ants and uncles?
• Do they know were their ants and uncles were born, married, lived and were buried?
• Ask them who is their oldest living relative is?

• US Census Records - This can help to determine where your family actually lived including the actual dates.
  
  1930 Federal Population Census On April 1, 2002, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) research rooms across the country were filled with people eager to look at the 1930 population census.

• Local Obituary Notices - Most library's have microfilm records of old local newspapers that can be searched for obituaries and death notices. Another source would be County Court Houses.
  
  
• Tax Notices - Local tax authorities may have records of taxes accessed to your ancestor. You can find out who the local tax authority is by calling or writing to the local Chamber of Commerse.
  
  
• Land Records - These records can usually be found in the local County Court House.
  
  
• Wills - Wills if they exist and were probated can be found with the County Register of Wills office in the locality where your ancestor lived.