Category Archives: Research Tips

Change Logs

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Don Taylor

Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor I synchronize my local Family Tree Maker (FTM) tree with an Ancestry tree. It is simple to set up and has the side benefit of generating changelogs for my work. As I review various records, … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Pioneers on Maine Rivers

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Don Taylor

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

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Don Taylor

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

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Don Taylor

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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For Online Divorce Records – See The Ancestor Hunt

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Don Taylor

Tuesday’s Tips By Don Taylor I recently saw an excellent posting on The Ancestor Hunt about Divorce Record Collections for Maine. They mention that some of the images may only be available at a Family History Center or an Affiliated … Continue reading →

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