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Waldo County MEGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the Maine 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 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.

Co-County Coordinator: YOU? If you have a sincere interest in the genealogy of Waldo County, and if you are willing to help others along their family history journey, but website maintenance doesn't appeal to you, consider becoming a Co-CC. As Co-CC you would reply to email inquiries, contribute content, monitor the website, .... Contact me to give it a try.

County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com

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.