My name is Bob
Jenkins and I am the county
coordinator for Kennebec County.
We have many genealogical resources
available here.
We would appreciate
any contributions you would like to
make to this site.
🌿 In Memory of Tina Marie Smith Vickery (1960–2025)
With deep gratitude we dedicate this page to Tina Vickery, a tireless genealogist, and guiding light in the USGenWeb community. Tina’s passion for uncovering family histories touched countless lives—from her early days in Winslow, Maine, to her years of service in Texas.
Whether helping researchers as a librarian in Lamar County or leading MEGenWeb and WIGenWeb with grace and dedication, Tina embodied the spirit of generosity and archival stewardship. Even through illness, she continued to serve as Co-Editor of the Lamar County Genealogical Society’s Annual publication, writing with clarity, warmth, and purpose.
We remember Tina not only for her leadership—as National Coordinator, Representative-at-Large, and Election Committee member—but for her unwavering kindness and commitment to making history accessible to all.
Burial will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery in
Clinton, Maine.
A memorial service will be announced at a later
date.
This site is dedicated to Tina Vickery,
long-standing MEGenWeb State Coordinator, who retired in
October 2024.
Kennebec County, Maine
Kennebec County traces its roots to the early 1600s, when French explorers like Samuel de Champlain navigated the Kennebec River, a vital artery for trade and settlement. In 1607, Raleigh Gilbert sailed up the river and landed at Koussinoc, the site of present-day Augusta. By 1629, the Plymouth Colony had established a trading post there, laying the groundwork for Fort Western, which would later become a key colonial outpost.
The region saw intermittent settlement and conflict throughout the 17th century, including Jesuit missions and the turbulence of King Philip’s and King William’s Wars. In 1754, Fort Western was formally erected, and James Howard, its commander, is considered Augusta’s first permanent settler. The surrounding area began to grow through land grants and surveys, with towns like Hallowell, Vassalborough, Winslow, and Winthrop incorporated by 1771.
Kennebec County itself was officially established in 1799, carved from portions of Lincoln County as Maine’s population expanded inland. Augusta, its county seat, became a hub of governance and trade, eventually serving as Maine’s state capital. The county’s development was closely tied to the timber industry, river transport, and civic institutions that shaped family life across generations.
