Category Archives: Scarborough Historical Society and Museum

Don’s Genealogy News – 10 January 2021

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday I analyzed five more packets of negatives from the Ethel Wight Studio Collection. See Part 11 – Curtis, Davis (2), Derosier, & Dexter. Mary Derosier (1914-1994) Donald Davis (1907-1972) Four children of Hartley A. & Mary T. Davis … Continue reading →

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Don’s Genealogy News – 3 January 2021

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Don Taylor

Scarborough Historical Society Added book: Grandfather Tales of Scarborough by Augustus Freedom Moulton. Uploaded to  Digital Maine & Internet Archive because it came out of copyright on January 1st. (See Blogs Below.) Greater Portland Chapter of the Maine Genealogical Society Had … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Four Identified – Four Others With Names

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Don Taylor

Photo Friday Very good week for my Photo Identification Project. Four individuals were identified and four others I have names for but I can’t confirm them. Family Search For four of the photos I was able to determine who they … Continue reading →

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City Directories – 2019 Update

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Don Taylor

US Census Records are essential records used in genealogical research. They are a treasure trove of information; however, they come out only once every ten years leaving huge gaps.  With the 1890 census having lost so many records in a … Continue reading →

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1875 Tax Valuation Records

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Don Taylor

Museum Monday I had the opportunity to visit the Maine State Library and scan the 1875 Scarborough, Maine, Tax Valuation Record using their Zeutschel OS 12002. It is a multi-camera book scanner that creates high-resolution images of bound and oversized … Continue reading →

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