Vinalhaven, Knox County, Maine Genealogy

Church Records
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 TOWN, visit. 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 TOWN:

Land Records
The following are online land records for the town of TOWN:

Maps
The following are online maps of the town of TOWN:

Probate Records
In Connecticut, most probate records are kept at the town level. The following are online probate records for the town of TOWN:

Town Records
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: The following are TOWN town records available online:

Town Clerk
The town clerk is responsible for these records, and so most originals can be found at the town clerk's office.

Town Clerk
Vinalhaven Town Clerk 19 Washington School Road Vinalhaven, ME 04863 Telephone: (207)863-4471 or 863-4343 Fax: (207)863-4393 E-mail: [mailto:dyork@townofvinalhaven.org dyork@townofvinalhaven.org] Website

Brief History
Additional data on Vinalhaven, Maine can be found in  WikiPedia: the Free Encyclopedia .

Historical Data
A brief historical sketch of the town of Vinalhaven from its earliest Settlement. Prepared by order of the Town, on the occasion of its One Hundredth Anniversary, 1889.

Town Histories
Go to Archive.org to find published materials for this town.

Vital Records
Vinalhaven, Maine Vital Records Requests Town Clerk's Office

Maps
Maine Historical Maps Maine Genealogy Maine Historical Maps

Libraries and Historical Societies
Vinalhaven Public Library P.O. Box 384 6 Carver Street Vinalhaven, ME 04863 Telephone: (207)863-4401 E-mail: [mailto:vpl@vhaven.lib.me.us  vpl@vhaven.lib.me.us] Website

Vinalhaven Historical Society 41 High Street Vinalhaven, ME 04863 Telephone: (207)863-4410 E-mail: [mailto:vhhissoc@myfairpoint.net vhhissoc@myfairpoint.net ] Website