Farmington Maine Family History Center

Center Contacts and Hours
Location Map:  Location of Farmington, Maine FHC on Map

Address:  141 Woodfield Dr Farmington, ME 04938


 * From Center Bridge take Rt. 4 north to the stoplight at Main and Broadway. *Turn right. After a block Broadway changes to Perham Street (Same street). Go straight about a mile. You will see the church sign on the right, and then Green Acres Apartments . Woodfield Drive is across the road on the left. It is hard to see as you approach. The chapel is at the end of the dead end street. Take the first driveway to the first door on your left. Sign is by the sidewalk. we are usually open even if there is no car. Try the door.


 * Language: English

Phone:  1-207-778-0194

Email:  [ [mailto:ctrsunny@hotmail.com]

Open Hours: 


 * Tuesday: 10:00am-4:00pm
 * Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm
 * Other: By appointment call 207-778-2857 or 207-491-0626

Holiday Schedule:


 * Extended closing from DECEMBER 17th to JANUARY 1st.
 * Extended closing MEMORIAL DAY to LABOR DAY. Will open by appointment  207-778-2857 or 207-491-0626
 * Closed during inclement winter weather.  If in doubt call 207-778-2857
 * Closed all major holidays. OPEN WHEN NO CAR IN THE PARKING LOT.

Upcoming Events
Sandy River Valley Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society

Meetings to be held at the Public Library unless otherwise noted.


 * September 7, 2019 Meet at Library  Deb Probert Field trip to Butterfield Cemetery to learn about dowsing and cleaning stones
 * October 5, 2019      Lauren Niskack  Differences in research New York to Rural Maine
 * November 2, 2019  Barry Tracy  G.A.R.
 * December 2019      No Meeting
 * January 4, 2020      Meet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints church building  Sonja Godbout review of Technology and Materials Available
 * February 1, 2020     Jim King  Topic unannounced
 * March 7, 2020         Cheryl Patten   Newspapers
 * April 4, 2020            Any topic canceled due to weather
 * May 2, 2020            Meet at Chesterville Historical Society Cindy Whittier
 * June 6, 2020           Meet at Canton Historical Society

Class Schedule

 * By request

Center Resources

 * Town Histories
 * MOCA Cemetery Records
 * Family Histories
 * Early Franklin County Newspapers from mid 1800's
 * Collection of searchable Pedigree Charts

Collections

 * FamilySearch Catalog:  This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Patrons' Microfiche Collection -- a collection of fiche ordered by our patrons, assorted titles. Contain family histories, vital records, and other types of information.
 * Indefinite Film Collection -- a collection of films on a variety of subjects, to include vital records, county records, court records, etc.
 * Book Collection: --Many records in printed form. Town histories, cemetery and vital records.
 * This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Many microfilm on site of Maine towns with an emphasis on Franklin County
 * Book Collection: --Many records in printed form. Town histories, cemetery and vital records.
 * This center may have various films and fiche available through the FamilySearch Catalog.
 * Many microfilm on site of Maine towns with an emphasis on Franklin County


 * A large collection of Pedigree Charts with an index


 * Two databases of Maine Old Cemetery Association records.


 * Recently added: microfilm collection of Franklin Newspapers from 1880 to 2003

Databases and Software

 * This center has access to the Family History Center Portal page which gives free access in the center to premium family history software and websites that generally charge for subscriptions.

Hardware and Equipment

 * 4 computers, 1 printer/copier, 1 microfilm reader and 1 microfiche reader.

Staff Research Specialties

 * Local and Maine History
 * Computer research

Resources in the Local Area

 * Farmington Public Library some records
 * UMF Mantor Library has some records
 * Franklin County Court House has probate and land records

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * FamilySearch Research Wiki: What It Can Do For You!: A comprehensive video presentation explaining the Wiki, navigating it, and some especially useful pages. Case studies demonstrate using the Wiki for genealogical research. Editing and adding articles to the Wiki are covered.


 * A Few Cemeteries in Maine
 * Maine Genealogy
 * Franklin County, Maine Genealogy

Volunteer at the Center
Would welcome volunteers from the community that could regularly give their time.