Westbrook, Cumberland County, Maine Genealogy
Town Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
- Westbrook, Maine at Wikipedia.
Parent Towns[edit | edit source]
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
Includes Neighborhoods, Villages, Unincorporated Communities,
Districts, and Census-Designated Places:
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
Adjacent Towns[edit | edit source]
Town Records[edit | edit source]
In New England most original vital records of birth, marriage, and death can be found at the town clerk's office
Westbrook City Clerk[edit | edit source]
Westbrook City Clerk
Westbrook City Hall
2 York Street
Westbrook, ME 04092
Phone: (207) 591-8131
Email:aholmes@westbrook.me.us
Westbrook Website
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Births[edit | edit source]
- 1670-1921 Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1739-1900 Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1800-1875 Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine computer printout ; births or christenings, 1800-1875 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1814 to 1892 Old time births & marriages, Westbrook, Maine, 1814 to 1892 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1888-1970 Westbrook scrapbook collection of the Walker Memorial Library, 1888-1970 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- to 1892 Vital records to 1892 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Marriages[edit | edit source]
- 1670-1921 Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1771-1907 Maine Marriages, 1771-1907 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index*to 1892 Vital records to 1892 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1800-1875 Westbrook, Cumberland, Maine computer printout ; births or christenings, 1800-1875 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1814 to 1892 Old time births & marriages, Westbrook, Maine, 1814 to 1892 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1888-1970 Westbrook scrapbook collection of the Walker Memorial Library, 1888-1970 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Deaths[edit | edit source]
- 1670-1921 Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1841-1910 Maine Deaths and Burials, 1841-1910 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
- 1888-1970 Westbrook scrapbook collection of the Walker Memorial Library, 1888-1970 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- to 1892 Vital records to 1892 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1960-1996 Maine Death Index, 1960-1996 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Town Reports[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
For more County and State resources see:
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- Westbrook Cemeteries List at FindAGrave
- Westbrook Cemeteries at FamilySearch Catalog
- Cumberland County Cemeteries at FamilySearch Catalog
- Cumberland County Cemeteries at FamilySearch Places
Census[edit | edit source]
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Historically, the largest religious groups in Maine were the Congregational, Baptist, Roman Catholic, and Methodist churches. For general information about Maine denominations, view the Maine Church Records wiki page.
To see the churches in Westbrook, visit FamilySearch Places.
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. The following are church records available online for the town of Westbrook:
City Directories[edit | edit source]
- 1891-1961 U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995, Westbrook at Ancestry - index and images ($),some years may be missing
- 1904-1961 Maine, U.S., City Directories, Westbrook at Ancestry - index and images ($),some years may be missing
- Various Dates U.S. City Directories, 1860-1960 at MyHeritage - index and images ($) some towns and years may be missing
Compiled Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Immigration[edit | edit source]
Land Records[edit | edit source]
The following are online land records for the town of Westbrook:
- 1835-1838 Maine Revolutionary War Bounty Land Applications, 1835-1838 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
- 1840-1891 Mortgages and bills of sale, 1840-1891 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1881-1883 Record of assignment of wages, with power of attorney, 1881-1883 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1886-1931 Tax deeds, 1886-1931 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1891-1899 Records of mortgages, 1891-1899 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1891-1916 Record of assignment of wages, with power of attorney, 1891-1916 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1891-1935 Property sold for taxes, 1891-1935 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1915-1929 Records of mortgages, 1915-1929 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Maps[edit | edit source]
This selection incudes town, county, state, and historical maps
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military[edit | edit source]
Searchable by Town
Revolutionary War, 1775-1783[edit | edit source]
For more Revolutionary War Military Records see:
- Maine Military Records - Revolutionary War, 1775-1783
- United States Military Records - Revolutionary War, 1775-1783
Civil War, 1861-1865[edit | edit source]
For more Civil War Military Records see:
World War I, 1917-1918[edit | edit source]
For more World War I Military Records see:
- Maine Military Records - World War I, 1917-1918
- United States Military Records - World War I, 1917-1918
World War II, 1941-1945[edit | edit source]
For more World War II Military Records see:
- Maine Military Records - World War II, 1941-1945
- United States Military Records - World War II, 1941-1945
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Town Records[edit | edit source]
In Maine, most records are kept at the town level and generally began being kept at the founding of the town. These records may include the following:
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The following are Westbrook town records available online:
- to 1892 Vital records to 1892 at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
In Maine, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of Westbrook:
- 1584-1999 Maine, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1584-1999 at Ancestry ($) — index and images
- 1760-1979 Maine, County Probate Records, 1760-1979 at FamilySearch.org - How to Use this Collection; images
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Websites[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers & Affiliate Libraries[edit | edit source]
Family History Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local Family History Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Societies[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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