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Over 130 years of preservation and study of
Kennebec County history (1891-Present)
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KHS October Program!
"Bring out your dead!!"
Last Will and Testament of Micum McIntire dated April 17, 1700,
Probated 1705, York County Probate Docket #12861
“Using Probate Records in Genealogy”
Probate records are an invaluable aid in genealogical research. Not only
can they reveal otherwise unknown details about the named person such as
their marital status and approximate age at time of death, but they also can
yield information about surviving and previously deceased family members,
including ages, literacy, name changes, and adoptions. Probate records can
not only verify heirs but can also aid in tracking of real estate and family heirlooms. How to find these records is a key first step. Once located, looking beyond just wills and examining other documents, such as petitions and accounts, will allow a researcher to extract previously unknown clues and possibly open new avenues of exploration.
Richard Bridges, the Kennebec Historical Society speaker for October,
hopes to offer guidance on how to make such progress. Born and raised in coastal Maine, Bridges traces his ancestral roots back to 17th-century England. He is a graduate of the University of Maine and the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, with over 40 years of experience in real estate and probate law. He is a member of several historical and genealogical societies, and he is a life member of KHS.
The presentation, free to the public (donations are gladly accepted), is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, at Augusta City Center located at 16 Cony Street in Augusta. For more information, call Scott Wood, executive director, at 622-7718.
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The Kennebec Historical Society Tennis Tournament
On Saturday, August 3rd, the Kennebec Historical Society hosted the Sixth Annual Kennebec Classic Tennis Tournament!
Congratulations to the winners:
Open Singles Champion: Jason Tardif
Open Doubles Champs: Jason Tardif/Logan Tardif
"B" Singles Champ: Theodore Stoup
"B" Doubles Champs: Trevor Tardif/Colby Tardif
And a big thank you to Champions Fitness Club and the
Kennebec Valley Tennis Association for letting KHS use their courts for the 2024 Kennebec Classic Tennis Tournament!
They welcomed the competitors on short notice
when the weather turned.
Special thanks to our sponsors:
McKee Morgan, LLC, PA (formerly McKee Law)
Quality Copy, Inc.
Oakes & Parkhurst Glass
A1 Seamless Gutters
Shaw & Son Outdoor Maintenance, LLC
Dead River Company
And special thanks to the Tournament Director: Billy Noble!
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Discovering, preserving, and disseminating
Kennebec County history
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KHS is located in Maine's Capital City ... in
historic Kennebec Valley at
Henry Weld Fuller, Jr. House
107 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME
Click the "donate" button below to join KHS or make a donation. Please be sure to explain what the amount is for in the "Add special instructions to seller" section.
Thank you!
READING ROOM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
10am-3pm
Tuesday through Thursday
APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED
If unable to visit during our open hours, please call for an appointment.
Phone:
(207)
622-7718
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5582
Augusta, Maine 04332-5582
Those unable to visit us may send questions to our email:
kennhis1891@gmail.com
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