Farmington Maine FamilySearch Center

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

Address:  141 Woodfield Drive, 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.


 * Language: English

Email: [mailto:sunnymg37@gmail.com sunnymg37@gmail.com]

Open Hours:  By appointment call 207-778-2857



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, including vital records, county records, court records, etc.
 * Book Collection: --Many records in printed form. Town histories, cemetery and vital records.
 * Many microfilm on site of Maine towns with an emphasis on Franklin County
 * A large collection of Pedigree Charts with an inde
 * Two databases of Maine Old Cemetery Association records.
 * Recently added: microfilm collection of Franklin Newspapers from 1880 to 2003
 * A large collection of Pedigree Charts with an inde
 * 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 FamilySearch 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

 * 2 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
 * UMF Mantor Library
 * Franklin County Court House has probate and land records

Links
Online Genealogy Records by Location
 * Using the FamilySearch Research Wiki: 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