Category Archives: Research Tips

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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Don’s Genealogy News – 31 January 2021

Genealogy Photo Friday Ethel Wight Collection I posted Part 14 – Dow, Downs, Dresser, Drown, & Duddy. I also received some great feedback on the Carol L. Dow photo. Blanchard Project Blanchard-Washburn Posted Searching for Mary Washburn’s Parents Scarborough Historical … Continue reading

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Don’s Genealogy News – 24 January 2021

Don Taylor Genealogy Photo Friday I added five new photos from the Ethel Wright Collection, Dorler, Dostie, Doucet, Doughty, & Dove. Scarborough Historical Society I noticed that the Scarborough Historical Society’s Obituary Index and Clippings were recently added to The … Continue reading

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Don’s Genealogy News – 17 January 2021

Don Taylor Genealogy Photo Friday I analyzed five more packets of negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection. See Part 12 – Dexter, Dixon, Dodge (2), & Doherty Mrs. G. N. Deexter – 129 Pleasant St, Portland, ME Cynthia Alberta … Continue reading

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