History of Colchester

The first two items below will lead you through the history of the origin of the Town of Colchester, Vermont.  The next document is the file copy of the June 7, 1763 charter held in the New Hampshire Archives.  In addition you will find a copy of the June 7, 1763 Charter founding Colchester which is held in the Silver Special Collections Library at the University of Vermont.  The transcript pages have been taken from the "Colchester Vermont From Ice-Cap to Interstate" book listed in the Historical Literature resources. Much more information about Colchester may be obtained by visiting the Historical Literature references.  

• Introduction (PDF)
• Origin (PDF)
• File Copy of Colchester 1763 Charter
• Later Copy of Colchester 1763 Charter
• Transcript of Charter: part 1
• Transcript of Charter: part 2
• Transcript of Charter: part 3
• Transcript of Charter: part 4