Tag Archives: Genealogy

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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A Find-a-Grave visit to the Gorham Cemetery (Old Village Cemetery)

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Don Taylor

Logo for “Find A Grave” I love Find-a-Grave. It is a fantastic resource for genealogy research; and, I really like to do my part in helping the database along. As such, I like to volunteer to fulfill photo requests. It … Continue reading →

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Angley Project – Sarah Jones’ mother’s maiden name was Thomas

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Don Taylor

Today’s goal was a simple one — determine Sarah Jones’ mother’s surname as a part of my Angley Project. I started with very little information. Sarah was born in October 1899 to James E and Catherine Jones. They lived in … Continue reading →

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Jump Hunting and the Maine Register

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Don Taylor

  Painting by Henry Thomas Alken [Public domain] via Wikimedia Commons. My foster father, Duane Olson, took me hunting when I was in high school. He liked to “jump-shoot” ducks. He knew places where there were likely to be ducks. … Continue reading →

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