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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maine Genealogy|Maine]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] | '''''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Maine Genealogy|Maine]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Maine Genealogy''' | ||
<br>Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. | <br>Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These must usually be searched in person. | ||
== Online Resources == | |||
*[http://www.mainegenealogy.net/ Maine Genealogy] is a place to search for names. You will find links to blogs, books, including FamilySearch. | *[http://www.mainegenealogy.net/ Maine Genealogy] is a place to search for names. You will find links to blogs, books, including FamilySearch. | ||
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*[http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/ME/ Maine Genealogy] (Resources at RootsWeb) | *[http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/ME/ Maine Genealogy] (Resources at RootsWeb) | ||
== Published Collections and Indexes == | |||
Many genealogies have been researched and published for the colonial states. Names of the earliest immigrants and settlers have been identified. | Many genealogies have been researched and published for the colonial states. Names of the earliest immigrants and settlers have been identified. | ||
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*Savage, James. ''A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England. . . .''Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. {{FHL|267942|item|disp=FHL film 1321056 items 1-4; book 974 D2s 1969.}}Digitized version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry (Volumes 1-4). | *Savage, James. ''A Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England. . . .''Four Volumes. 1860-62. Reprint, Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. {{FHL|267942|item|disp=FHL film 1321056 items 1-4; book 974 D2s 1969.}}Digitized version available through FamilySearch Catalog entry (Volumes 1-4). | ||
== Manuscript Collections == | |||
*'''Benjamin Lake Noyes Collection.''' This collection has genealogies and correspondence concerning many Maine families, especially those that settled at Deer Isle in Hancock County. It is on microfilm at the Family History Library, the Maine Historical Society, and the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society (where many of the original volumes can be found). It is divided into three series that are each arranged alphabetically by surname. | *'''Benjamin Lake Noyes Collection.''' This collection has genealogies and correspondence concerning many Maine families, especially those that settled at Deer Isle in Hancock County. It is on microfilm at the Family History Library, the Maine Historical Society, and the Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society (where many of the original volumes can be found). It is divided into three series that are each arranged alphabetically by surname. | ||
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:*Gray, Philip Howard. ''Penobscot Pioneers''. Camden, Maine: Penobscot Press, 1992-1994. Four Volumes. {{FHL|598396|item|disp=FHL book 974.1 D2g.}} This includes detailed genealogies with names, dates, and places. It also cites all sources used. | :*Gray, Philip Howard. ''Penobscot Pioneers''. Camden, Maine: Penobscot Press, 1992-1994. Four Volumes. {{FHL|598396|item|disp=FHL book 974.1 D2g.}} This includes detailed genealogies with names, dates, and places. It also cites all sources used. | ||
== Nationwide Indexes == | |||
*FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service - [https://familysearch.org/#form=trees Trees] contains lineages organized into family groups and pedigrees with an every-name index. This was created from a database formerly known as [[Ancestral File|Ancestral File.]] | *FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service - [https://familysearch.org/#form=trees Trees] contains lineages organized into family groups and pedigrees with an every-name index. This was created from a database formerly known as [[Ancestral File|Ancestral File.]] | ||
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*Periodical Source Index ([[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]). There are more than 126,000 surnames included in the PERSI database which is available on the Internet at [http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index HeritageQuestOnline.com] as well as at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3165 Ancestry.com]. Both are subscription websites, but often available at local libraries. | *Periodical Source Index ([[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]). There are more than 126,000 surnames included in the PERSI database which is available on the Internet at [http://www.heritagequestonline.com/hqoweb/library/do/index HeritageQuestOnline.com] as well as at [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3165 Ancestry.com]. Both are subscription websites, but often available at local libraries. | ||
== Family History Library == | |||
*To access other genealogical records for Idaho use the Place-names Search of the FamilySearch Catalog for: | *To access other genealogical records for Idaho use the Place-names Search of the FamilySearch Catalog for: | ||
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:*MAINE, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY | :*MAINE, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY | ||
== Writing and Sharing Your Family History == | |||
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br> | ||