attempt to locate bio father 1 Reply

Hello members, I was born in 1941 In Augusta,Maine.. My bio mom was not married at that time. Being baptized and mom not married the priest would not allow any fathers name on my baptismal certificate. I guess at that time they thought they were…Continue

Started by Manuel Joseph Amaral in Open Forum. Last reply by Jeffrey Behnke 24 minutes ago.

Marriage in New Hampshire

I suspect I may already know the answer to this question but would like confirmation.Why did so many couples go to Portsmouth, New Hampshire to marry? No waiting period?Continue

Started by Gerry York in Open Forum Apr 5.

Sophia W Greenlaw (1823-1908) daughter of Ruth Webb (1792-1876) additional Birth Proof desired/needed

If you can help I would appreciate it.  I am looking for a primary source or an additional secondary source for Ruth Webb being the mother of Sophia W. Greenlaw.  As she is in our family we know it to be true.Sophia W. Greenlaw is my 2nd Great…Continue

Tags: W., Ebenezer, Sophia, County, Webb

Started by Karl Swenson in Surname Queries: G-J Apr 3.

Searching for the first deeds for Bailey Island in Harpswell, Maine

I am searching for the deed/acknowledgment/contract, whereby Timothy Bailey of North Yarmouth receives ownership of Capenewagon Island aka Will’s Island aka Bailey Island in present day Harpswell. Will Black of Berwick had moved onto the Island in…Continue

Started by Gerry York in Open Forum Mar 18.