Hello, I have been researching the Vetal family for several years and to date have been uable to locate any info on them prior to 1860 in vermont.

All I know is my gg grandfather was Frank J Vetal born 1839 in Canada. On the census it list him as being French-Canadian.

I have searched several data bases and have found no record with Vetal BEING FRENCH OR CANADIAN. can anyone assit me?

REGISTRATION OF DEATH =- for Frank J. VETAL or various spelling -
may show the actual place of birth - names of Parents etc * all depends on the requirements of the time- and knowledge of the informant.

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION:
Where was your Grandfather MARRIED -
Registration of Marriage may show his place of birth - names of parents

To USA?
When did your GGGrandfather Frank J VETAL - come to the USA?
There may be BORDER CROSSING records - which may show some personal information

CITIZENSHIP
Frank J. VETAL may have made application for Citizenship
Information available from State Archive where application was made - or National Archive in Washington DC

Military Service ?

1860 US Census

name:Frank Vetal
residence:Bennington, Vermont
ward:Dorset
age:21 years
estimated birth year:1839
birthplace:Canada
gender:Male
page:34
family number:274
film number:805316
dgs number:4297344
image number:00149
nara number:M653

There is another VETAL - in the 19

I would suspect that his name became 'Americanized' when he went to the US. You might try searching for Francois Vidal.
I think Vidal is the correct French name.
Just my two cents.
Dave