The Morrill Memorial Library continues our fall genealogy series with a Zoom presentation, "Hidden Treasures in Your Town Records" by Dr. Carol McCoy, genealogist at American Ancestors/NEHGS, on Wednesday, October 5 at 2:00pm.

Genealogists with New England ancestors have a great advantage in being able to use Town Records as a resource. From earliest times, New England towns began keeping records of their many activities. This virtual lecture will highlight the benefits of using town records in genealogy, provide examples of gems in the records, suggest ways to locate the records, and present keys to using these records successfully. As always, Dr. McCoy looks forward to an interactive session with questions, comments, and additions to her ideas.

About the speaker: Dr. Carol P. McCoy, President of Find-Your-Roots in Brunswick, ME, has been tracing her family history for over 30 years. She grew up in Bronxville, NY and graduated from Connecticut College with an A.B. in psychology. She received her M.S. degree and Ph.D. degree in psychology from Rutgers University. Prior to starting her own genealogy business in 2001 and her training consulting business in 1999, Carol worked as a training director for UNUM in Portland, ME. Carol has formerly served as President of the Maine Genealogical Society (MGS), as a Director for MGS, and as President of the Greater Portland Chapter of MGS. She transcribed the Vital Records of Durham Maine (published by MGS).

Registration is required. Please sign up using the form below, or call the Reference Desk at 781-769-0200 x2. Zoom access details will be sent out the day before and the day of the program.