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Goal 1: Research and Records


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Goal 1: Learn about Maine research and records.


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AGet started with research for your Maine ancestors.


Class Outlines:    Basic


Summary
  1. Introduction: Learn about basic Maine research strategies.

    FS—Maine Research Tips and Strategies

  2. Follow this research study for Maine ancestors, from 1880 to the present.

    FS—Step-by-Step Maine Research, 1880-Present

  3. Ancestry: Explore resources for Maine research on Ancestry.

    AC—Maine Resources
    AC—Maine State Research Guide, 5 pgs.

  4. Record Finder: Use the Maine Record Finder to decide on records to search.

    FS—Maine Record Selection Table

  5. Find basic Maine genealogy resources.

    AR—Maine Genealogical Resources

  6. Additional Records
    1. Explore a variety of records on the LDSGenealogy site.
    2. Explore historical photo sites on Ancestor Hunt.
    3. Explore resources for school yearbooks on the Ancestor Hunt site.

    Ethnic
    1. African American: Learn about African American research and resources.

      FS—African American Resources for Maine

    2. Learn more about African American records.

      AG—Maine African American Records

    3. Explore the African American Gateway for Maine.


B Learn about Maine state history.


  1. Explore Maine historical resources on FamilySearch.

    FS—Maine History

  2. Explore Maine history on Wikipedia.

    History
    History of Maine

  3. Learn about Maine history on InfoPlease.com.

    Maine History







Maine Counties

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Get a printable map of counties.

Get an interactive map of counties.