GENEALOGY

INFORMATIONAL GUIDE
TO CONDUCTING RESEARCH IN LISBON

TWILA LYCETTE, TOWN CLERK
353-3000 EXT. 112

Lisbon's Genealogy Connection

This site was developed to provide information for citizens doing research in Lisbon, Maine. Researching your genealogy is a wonderful way to explore your family's history. Today it is easier than ever before. Municipal clerks receive numerous requests each week for information. Requests are received in person, in the mail, over the phone, and now by email. Municipalities have different polices regarding genealogy research and some charge fees by the hour, or per search. Fees are required at the time of search.

We charge $5.00 for every 5 years searched and if the document is located you will receive an uncertified copy. However, if you need a certified copy, then it is $10.00 for every five years searched. Additional copies requested and made at the same time are $5.00 each. We do not accept out of state checks, so please send us a money order or bank check in that case. Also, because we need our money first, we do not accept requests by phone or e-mail. We also cannot accept out-of-state checks.

1) Prior to 1892, towns were not required to file birth, marriage or death records. We have records prior to 1892, but they are not complete.

2) Be sure to check family bibles, city directories, obituaries, old maps, old photographs, town history books and old newspapers for information.

3) The State Archivist keeps a list of professional genealogists who will provide research for a fee.

4) If you are unsure where the event took place - begin by contacting the State Vital Statistic Office which holds records from 1923 and forward or the State Archives which holds records from 1922 and back. They maintain copies of records from every town in Maine.

PLACES TO RESEARCH

ANOTHER GOOD SOURCE OF INFORMATION
CEMETERIES IN LISBON

HELPFUL INTERNET WEBSITES

For specific questions regarding our office policy on genealogy research, contact the Town Clerk's Office at 207-353-3000x112. We wish you the best of luck with your research!