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==Published Resources==
For more information about research and records of [[Maine, United States Genealogy|Maine]], see:  
*Crandall, Ralph J., ed. ''Genealogical Research in New England''. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing, 1984. {{FSC|216515|item|disp=FS Library Reference Book 974 D27gr}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10490579 WorldCat entry]. This includes a bibliographic essay on Maine research.


*Frost, John Eldridge. Maine Genealogy: A Bibliographical Guide. 1985. Rev. ed. Portland, Maine: Maine Historical Society, 1985. {{FSC|447009|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.1 D23f 1985}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2861219 WorldCat entry]. This guide shows bibliographic sources for such subjects as official records, tombstones, county histories, military service, and genealogies.
*Crandall, Ralph J., ed. ''Genealogical Research in New England''. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing, 1984. {{FHL|216515|item|disp=FS Library Reference Book 974 D27gr}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10490579 WorldCat entry]. This includes a bibliographic essay on Maine research.


*Melnyk, Marcia Yannizze. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research. 4th ed''. Boston, Mass: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1999. {{FSC|957031|item|disp=FS Library Book 974 D27g 1993}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42829198 WorldCat entry]. This is an excellent guide to Maine towns and counties, location of public records, and genealogical societies.
*Frost, John Eldridge. Maine Genealogy: A Bibliographical Guide. 1985. Rev. ed. Portland, Maine: Maine Historical Society, 1985. {{FHL|447009|item|disp=FS Library Book 974.1 D23f 1985}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/2861219 WorldCat entry]. This guide shows bibliographic sources for such subjects as official records, tombstones, county histories, military service, and genealogies.


*Wright, Norman Edgar. ''Genealogy in America''. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1968. Free digital version available through the {{FSC|223885|item|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}. Volume 1 includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. This contains a very good in-depth study of state, county, and town records. Some of the information may be out of date.
*Melnyk, Marcia Yannizze. ''Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research. 4th ed''. Boston, Mass: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1999. {{FHL|957031|item|disp=FS Library Book 974 D27g 1993}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/42829198 WorldCat entry]. This is an excellent guide to Maine towns and counties, location of public records, and genealogical societies.


*Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed''. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Red_Book:_American_State,_County,_and_Town_Sources Free online version]; {{FSC|1185723|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/55947869 WorldCat entry]. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.
*Wright, Norman Edgar. ''Genealogy in America''. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1968. Free digital version available through the {{FHL|223885|item|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}. Volume 1 includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. This contains a very good in-depth study of state, county, and town records. Some of the information may be out of date.
 
*Eichholz, Alice, ed. ''Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed''. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. [http://www.ancestry.com/wiki/index.php?title=Red_Book:_American_State,_County,_and_Town_Sources Free online version]; {{FHL|1185723|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004}}; [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/55947869 WorldCat entry]. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.


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For more information about research and records of Maine, see:

  • Frost, John Eldridge. Maine Genealogy: A Bibliographical Guide. 1985. Rev. ed. Portland, Maine: Maine Historical Society, 1985. FS Library Book 974.1 D23f 1985; WorldCat entry. This guide shows bibliographic sources for such subjects as official records, tombstones, county histories, military service, and genealogies.
  • Melnyk, Marcia Yannizze. Genealogist's Handbook for New England Research. 4th ed. Boston, Mass: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1999. FS Library Book 974 D27g 1993; WorldCat entry. This is an excellent guide to Maine towns and counties, location of public records, and genealogical societies.
  • Wright, Norman Edgar. Genealogy in America. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1968. Free digital version available through the FamilySearch Catalog. Volume 1 includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine. This contains a very good in-depth study of state, county, and town records. Some of the information may be out of date.
  • Eichholz, Alice, ed. Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. Free online version; FS Library Book 973 D27rb 2004; WorldCat entry. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created.