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The Life From The Roots blog topics have changed several times since I began this blog in 2009. I initially wrote only about the family history I had been working on for 20 years. Years later, I was into visiting gardens, historical homes, churches, libraries that had genealogical collections, historical societies, war memorials, and travel/tourism places. I also enjoy posting autographs and photos of famous people I've met or have seen.

Along with my New England roots, other areas include New York, New Jersey, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.

Please check out the labels on the right side for topics (please note, they need work). Below the labels and pageviews is a listing of my top nine posts, according to Google. Four of them pertain to Lowell, MA. These posts change often because they are based on what people are reading.

Friday, January 5, 2024

Merrimac Public Library, Merrimac, Massachusetts (Resources for Genealogists)

Merrimac Public Library
86 W Main St,
Merrimac, Essex Co., Massachusetts
Phone: (978) 346-9441
https://www.merrimaclibrary.org/

I didn't know what to expect from this ordinary-looking rather new library. I quickly looked around inside and didn't see anything of interest. So, I asked the reference librarian if they have a history/genealogy room. So...

She walked me over to the closed doors of the most beautiful room I've ever seen. And there are many, many genealogy and history books! Merrimac is a small town, with less than 7,000 people, so this library really surprised me. She turned the lights on, and I enjoyed looking around.






These books, known as the Tan Books in Massachusetts contain B-M-D vital records for many of the towns to 1850.




Lights out and I was sorry to leave. Unfortunately, I have no ancestors from this area.

Genealogy / Local History Resources

Local History Room

Please call for open hours or to schedule an appointment. Our collection includes:

  • local town histories
  • family genealogies
  • vital records
  • military/war references
  • general genealogy references
  • old Merrimac newspapers
  • Merrimac history resources
Family Search logo. A tree grows in place of the letter Y.

FamilySearch.org is the largest genealogy organization in the world. This is a free service to all. No memberships or joining fees are required. They provide 24/7 free expert phone support and have 4,500 Family History Centers worldwide. This service is not sponsored or provided by the Merrimac Public Library. You do not need a library card to use FamilySearch.org.


Other rooms in the library.




This is a photo of the previous library which was way too small and had major water damage. It now houses the historical society. The new library was completed in 2004.

In their community-attached room, a Christmas craft sale was being held. I enjoyed walking from table to table.

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