Welcome to Don Taylor Genealogy.
Presentations
- February 2020 -Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group (SPL-GG) Meeting 22 Feb 2020.
- January 2020 – I developed a 35-45 minute talk/presentation about “Periodicals, Websites, and Listservs” in Genealogy.” The presentation was given at the Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group (SPL-GG) on 27 January 2020. A PDF of the slide deck was uploaded to the SPL-GG’s Facebook Page.
- November 2019 – I developed a 35-45 minute talk about “Citations and Footnotes in Genealogy.” The presentation was given at the Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group (SPL-GG) on 25 November 2019. The slide deck was uploaded to the FaceBook SPL-GG group page.
- In March 2018, I developed a 20-30 minute talk about my favorite websites. I presented it on March 26th to the Scarborough Public Library Genealogy Group. I also presented it to the South Portland Library Genealogy Group on April 18th, 2018. At both talks, I provided a handout of the websites I talked about. I have uploaded a copy of that handout, “Don’s Favorite Websites,” HERE.
- “Genealogical Organization” developed January 2018. Provides introductory level information regarding how to organize your genealogical information including computer software, online trees, and paper documentation.
Genealogical Support
I am happy to assist people who have Scarborough, Maine, ancestors with the resources at the Scarborough Historical Society. I volunteer there most Tuesdays from 9AM To Noon.
This website is about:
- The family history of my ancestors — Roberts and Browns.
- The family history of my wife’s ancestors — Howell and Darling
- My grandmother’s incredible vaudeville career during the 1910s and 20s.
- DNA testing helped me determine my paternal ancestry. Because of that and other experiences with DNA testing, I have become knowledgeable in genetic genealogy. I volunteer with the Maine Genealogical DNA Interest Group (Maine Genealogical DIG). I write about my Genetic Genealogy activities and experiences here.
- I also write about other topics, including reviews and ancestor sketches for friends and extended family.
Other activities
- I lead a genealogy group at the Scarborough Public Library.
- I volunteer at the Scarborough (Maine) Historical Society and am on their Board of Directors.
- I have several Genealogy boards on Pinterest.
- I love good food and occasionally write about it ocassionally at D Taylor’s Food and Travel.
