Research Information
Archdiocese
of Boston Archives Closing During Relocation
Due to
the relocation of the Archdiocese of Boston to Braintree, the Archives will
close and suspend research service beginning September 3, 2007 (Labor Day). The
Archives will remain closed until it is fully relocated to its new site in
Braintree (date to be announced – anticipated re-opening in Fall 2008).
Genealogical and historical requests received after September 3, 2007 will not
be answered until Fall 2008. It is the intent of the Archives to answer as many
requests as possible that are received prior to September 3, 2007 - before our
move to Braintree. In-house researchers will be accommodated as time and space
permits until Dec. 31, 2007, at which time the Archives will be closed to all
researchers. (Appointments to the Archives are required for admittance).
Please
call and schedule one to two weeks in advance (space is limited).
Appointments: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10-4. The Archives will make every effort to
continue providing service to Archdiocesan Administrative Staff, Parishes, and
individuals needing records for official civil and/or official religious reasons
during the closure (i.e. Baptismal certificates required for purposes of
Marriage or annulments, etc.). The Archives appreciates your understanding,
cooperation, and patience during this time.
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Vital records may also be obtained from the Town or City Clerk when the
town or city is known.
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Essex County wills and/or deeds:
Registry of Deeds/Probate
32 Federal Street
Salem, MA 01970
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For original probate records prior to 1881, write to the Massachusetts State
Archives. For Probate Court after 1881 - apply in person to Probate Court at
Salem.
Massachusetts has
increased fees for Vital Record Services
The Northeast Region National Archives and Record
Administration (NARA) at Waltham have expanded their hours (which may
be found on their website
Http://www.archives.gov/facilities/northeast_region.html). Monday, Tuesday
and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00
p.m. Also they are open the following Saturdays for Microfilm Research only
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. February 21, March 6 &20, April 3 & 17, May 1&15, June 5
& 19.
They will remain closed Sundays and Federal holidays.
Note: No original records are pulled after 4:00 p.m.
The Massachusetts Archives is now open on the second
and fourth Saturdays only of each month (9 am to 3 pm); the weekday schedule is
unchanged (9 am to 5 pm).
The New England Historic Genealogical Society is
discontinuing the Sunday openings after September 7,2004
Ancestry [http://www.ancestry.com] has added a new
resource to their website: Massachusetts Death Index, 1970 to 1998. The
website notes that "This information was originally accessed from the
Massachusetts State Health Department." The index includes: death Certificate
Number, Death Place, Surname, Given Name, Date of death, and Birthplace. However
the birthplaces given in the index are wrong, Everyone appears to have been born
in Becket or Fitchburg. Nevertheless, there is a good search feature. You may
search by Firstname, Lastname, Keyword ( or a combination of these categories)
with exact or soundex spelling.
Salem Witch
Trials Documentary Archive and Transcription Project
Norman B Leventhal Map Center at
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