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Waldo County MEGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. It is a member of MEGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Waldo County, Maine ancestors.

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Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the area? Volunteers are always needed! Please consider contributing your pieces of Waldo County family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome. Our combined efforts can make this a great site for all who visit! If you are interested in helping, simply email me.

Bill Wing left a wonderfully full version of Waldo County MEGenWeb, which we will attempt to gain access and restore.

County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

Co-Coordinator: YOU? Waldo County MEGenWeb needs a local co-coordinator. If you are interested in helping, please don't hesitate to contact me.

COUNTY FORMATION

Waldo County was created in 1827 from portions of Hancock, Lincoln, Kennebec, and Penobscot Counties. It was named in honor of General Samuel Waldo, who was proprietor of the Waldo Patent. In 1838, Waldo County gained Vinalhaven Island from Hancock County. In 1860, Waldo County lost a southern portion to the creation of Knox County.

Belfast is the County Seat.