Category Archives: General Help

Photos and Due Diligence

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Don Taylor

A case look: Photo of Essie Barnes, her parents, and her siblings? There are very few things as exciting to find as a photograph of an ancestor.  In the best of all worlds, we would have a complete provenance for … Continue reading →

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Genealogy Education & Training

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Don Taylor

Genealogy Training – Volunteering, Attending, Reading, Conferences, & Videos — oh my. I was recently asked about what I do for Genealogical Training.  How do I keep up with things genealogical?  Of course, learning is an ongoing process, but the … Continue reading →

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Is it enough? (To not use the names of living individuals)

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Don Taylor

Is it enough? (To not use the names of living individuals) The stepson of a grand uncle of mine recently contacted me. I had written about his mother and stepfather a few years ago and he found my blog posting … Continue reading →

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ISSUU – Another Genealogical Tool?

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Don Taylor

I’ve seen ISSUU before, but I have never had a chance to really explore it. I thought I’d give it a look and see what I might find there. I was amazed. A simple search for “Genealogy Maine” brought up … Continue reading →

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Social Networking for Genealogy

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Don Taylor

Title slide for “Social Networking for Genealogists” I’ll be giving a presentation on “Social Networking for Genealogy” to the Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society on August 1. This will be the first presentation I have done since … Continue reading →

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