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Book Review – Pioneers on Maine Rivers

by Wilbur D. Spencer Review by Don Taylor Maine’s early history is the story of Europeans coming to the new land to start anew. My understanding has always included the fundamental knowledge that the people settled along the rivers. Indeed, … Continue reading

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My Genealogical Process – Part 2 of 2

By Don Taylor This article is part two of my genealogical process (Part 1 is here). In Part 1, I selected an ancestor, determined what I know, reviewed what I think I know, and looked at what others think they … Continue reading

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My Genealogical Process – Part 1 of 2

By Don Taylor Several weeks ago, I gave a talk at the Greater Portland Chapter of The Maine Genealogical Society regarding my process. I had mentioned that I don’t typically use a genealogical plan in the traditional sense that most … Continue reading

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The Genealogy Collection at the Internet Archive

Tuesday’s Tips I know I’ve mentioned the Internet Archive many times. I think they are amazing, and I thank them so much for their efforts and work. Besides the 125+ Scarborough Historical Society books that I’ve uploaded, the Internet Archive … Continue reading

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Deciphering Foreign Language Records & the Appleton Public Library

I just watched an excellent presentation hosted by the Appleton Public Library, “Tips and Tricks for Deciphering Foreign Language Records” by Katherine Schober. It probably had the best tips and tricks for translating from other languages I’ve ever seen. Katherine … Continue reading

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