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The Kennebec Historical Society’s October Presentation: “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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107 Winthrop St, Augusta, ME, United States, Maine 04330
