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==Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.==
==Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.==
Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.
Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.
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*1950 census: [https://1950census.archives.gov/search/ NARA Index] [https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?projectId=M9HW-2YP&page=1&fullMap=true&place=1 FamilySearch Images]
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For more information on census records, see [[Maine Census]] and [[United States Census]].
For more information on census records, see [[Maine Census]] and [[United States Census]].


==Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.==
==Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.==
Government records, known as civil registration or vital records, were kept in Maine statewide beginning in XXXX, although counties may have kept earlier records. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. In some states, church records were gathered to provide earlier certificates.<br>
Government records, known as civil registration or vital records, were kept in Maine statewide beginning in 1892, although counties may have kept earlier records. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. In some states, church records were gathered to provide earlier certificates.<br>
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<span style="color: black">'''''Births'''''</span>
*'''1670-1921''': {{RecordSearch|1803978|Maine Vital Records}} at FamilySearch; index & images
*'''1695-1954''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1111 US French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection)] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1715-1922''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1960 Maine Birth Records] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1739-1900''': {{RecordSearch|1674856|Maine Births and Christenings}} at FamilySearch; index only
<span style="color: black">'''''Marriages'''''</span>
*'''pre-1700''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3824 US New England Marriages] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''17thc-20thc''': [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=maine US Marriages] at Findmypast - index only ($)
*'''1670-1921''': {{RecordSearch|1803978|Maine Vital Records}} at FamilySearch; index & images
*'''1670-1921''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61373 Maine Marriage Index] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1695-1954''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1111 US French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection)] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1713-1922''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1961 Maine Marriage Records] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1748-1875''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=5266 Maine, U.S., Compiled Marriages for Belfast, Hallowell and Pittsdon] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1771-1907''': {{RecordSearch|1674915|Maine Marriages}} at FamilySearch; index only
*'''1849-1870''': [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/168/maine-marriages-and-marriage-intentions-1849-1870 Maine: Marriages and Marriage Intentions] at American Ancestors; index & images ($)
*'''1892-1966,1977-2009''': [http://www.mainegenealogy.net/marriage_search.asp Maine Marriage Records] at Maine Genealogy; index only ($); ''Also at: [https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/130/maine-marriages-index-1892-1966-1977-1996 American Ancestors] ($)''
*'''1892-1996''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6904 Maine Marriages Index] at Ancestry - index only ($); ''Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10035/maine-marriages-1892-1966?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($)''
*[http://www.americanancestors.org/search/advanced-search/?database=Marriages%20and%20Marriage%20Intentions%20in%20the%20State%20of%20Maine Maine Marriages and Marriage Intentions] at American Ancestors; index only ($)
<span style="color: black">'''''Deaths '''''</span>
*'''1670-1921''': {{RecordSearch|1803978|Maine Vital Records}} at FamilySearch; index & images
*'''1695-1954''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1111 US French Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection)] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1761-1922''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1962 Maine Death Records] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
*'''1841-1910''': {{RecordSearch|1674914|Maine Deaths and Burials}} at FamilySearch; index only
*'''1935-2014''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3693 US Social Security Death Index] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1936-2007''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60901 US Social Security Applications and Claims Index] at Ancestry - index only ($)
*'''1960-1996''': {{RecordSearch|2046945|Maine Death Index}} at FamilySearch; index only; ''Also at [http://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10073/maine-deaths-1960-1996?s=218489221 MyHeritage] ($), ''
*'''1960-1997''': [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6703 Maine Death Index] at Ancestry - index only ($); ''Also at [https://web.archive.org/web/20170922034151/http://vitals.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/me/death/search.cgi RootsWeb]''($)
*'''1962-2014''': {{RecordSearch|1202535|US Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch; index only
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==Step 3: '''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.==
==Step 3: '''Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.==
These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before XXXX. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.<br>
These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before 1892. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.<br>
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'''Obituaries'''<br>
'''Obituaries'''<br>
* '''1980-2014''' {{RecordSearch|2333694|United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''2003-2011''' [http://search.ancestry.com/oldsearch/obit/browse.aspx?tp=2&p=22 Newspaper Obituary collection for Maine: starts about 2003 to 2011] ($)
*[http://www.obitsarchive.com/oa-search/we/Archives/?p_action=keyword&p_product=OBAR&p_theme=obar&d_sources=location&d_place=Maine Maine Obituaries] at ObitsArchive
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/ME/Newspapers-and-Obituaries.htm Maine Obituaries] at LDS Genealogy
*[http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/obituary.htm Maine State Library Obituary Search] at Maine.gov; index
*[http://www.archives.com/GA.aspx?_act=obituaries&aff=90 Obituaries for Maine] at Archives.com($)
*[http://obituaries.proquest.com/obitsweb/obits/do/home Obituaries for Maine] at ProQuest($)
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/maine/index.html Online Maine Death Indexes, Cemeteries and Obituaries] at Deathindexes.com; index
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7545 United States Obituary Collection for Maine] at Ancestry($)
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'''Cemeteries'''<br>
'''Cemeteries'''<br>
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Find-A-Grave]
*{{RecordSearch|2221801|Find a Grave Index}} at FamilySearch - [[Find a Grave Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60525/ U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
*{{RecordSearch|2026973|BillionGraves Index}} at FamilySearch - [[BillionGraves Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-billion-graves-index BillionGraves Index] at [https://www.findmypast.com/ Findmypast] ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2579610|United States, Cemetery Abstracts, 1949-1969}} at FamilySearch – [[United States, Cemetery Abstracts - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]
*[https://sites.rootsweb.com/~mefrankl/cem.htm A Few Cemeteries in Maine] at [https://sites.rootsweb.com/ RootsWeb]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/me/index.htm Maine Cemetery Records] at [http://www.interment.net/us/index.htm Interment]
*[https://www.americanancestors.org/search/databasesearch/46/cemetery-transcriptions-from-the-nehgs-manuscript-collections-1650-2000?location=massachusetts&database=Cemetery%20Transcriptions%20from%20the%20NEHGS%20Manuscript%20Collections,%201650-2000&searchPage=databasesearch Cemetery Transcriptions from the NEHGS Manuscript Collections, 1650-2000] at [https://www.americanancestors.org American Ancestors] ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2242151|Maine, Faylene Hutton Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Maine, Faylene Hutton Cemetery Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61899/ Maine, Faylene Hutton Cemetery Collection, 1780-1990] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry]  ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2242146|Maine, J. Gary Nichols Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1999}} at FamilySearch — [[Maine, J. Gary Nichols Cemetery Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61898/ Maine, J. Gary Nichols Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1999] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry] ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2241461|Maine, Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection, ca. 1780-1980}} at FamilySearch — [[Maine, Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61897/ Maine, Nathan Hale Cemetery Collection, 1780-1980] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry] ($)
*[http://gravestones.earlymaine.org/ Maine Gravestone Project] at [http://earlymaine.org/ EarlyMaine.org]
*{{RecordSearch|2523434|Maine, Tombstone Inscriptions, Surname Index, 1620-2014}} at FamilySearch - [[Maine, Tombstone Inscriptions, Surname Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61910/ Maine, Tombstone Inscriptions, Surname Index, 1718-2014] at [https://www.ancestry.com Ancestry] ($)
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/maine/maine.html Maine Tombstone Transcription Project] at [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/registry.html USGenWeb Transcription Project]
*[https://www.deathindexes.com/maine/index.html Online Maine Obituary and Cemetery Indexes] at [https://www.deathindexes.com/index.html DeathIndexes]
*[http://www.gravematter.com/index.php Maine Cemeteries] at [http://www.gravematter.com/ A Very Grave Matter] – after Massachusetts
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2215137/jewish-cemetery Jewish Cemetery in Maine] at [https://www.findagrave.com Find-A-Grave]
*[https://iajgscemetery.org/usa/maine-me/ Maine Jewish Cemetery Project] at [https://iajgscemetery.org/ International Jewish Cemetery Project]
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For more information, see [[Maine Obituaries]] and [[Maine Cemeteries]].
For more information, see [[Maine Obituaries]] and [[Maine Cemeteries]].


==Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants.==
==Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants..==
Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.
Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.
*[XXXX '''Maine, United States Historical Images, New Version''']  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/beta/search-results?place=333 '''Maine, United States Historical Images, New Version''']  
*[XXXX '''Maine, United States Historical Images, Old Version''']
*[https://www.familysearch.org/records/images/search-results?page=1&place=333 '''Maine, United States Historical Images, Old Version''']


==Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Maine Online Genealogy Records.==
==Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Maine Online Genealogy Records.==
The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants ar
The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the [[Maine Online Genealogy Records|'''Maine Online Genealogy Records''']] page, including '''immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records''', and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc.
*[[Maine Online Genealogy Records|'''Maine Online Genealogy Records''']]
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As families believe they have researched their pedigrees back in time as far as possible, they sometimes choose to gather information on all the descendants of a particular ancestor or even all of their ancestors. This article explains possible steps to take on such a project in Maine online records.

Here, the emphasis is on online records with good to fair coverage and indexes, making searches as efficient as possible.



1. Online census records.
2. Birth, marriage, and death records online.
3. Obituary and cemetery records online.
4. FamilySearch Historical Images online.
5. Maine Online Genealogy Records.

Step 1. Find descendants in every possible census record, 1850-1950, online.

Census records, widely indexed, are a fast way to identify members of families, their approximate year of birth, and the state where they were born. That information hints where to look for birth, marriage, and death records for more detailed information. One disadvantage is they are 10 years apart. Children born and dying within that 10-year span can be overlooked.


For more information on census records, see Maine Census and United States Census.

Step 2: Find birth, marriage, and death records online.

Government records, known as civil registration or vital records, were kept in Maine statewide beginning in 1892, although counties may have kept earlier records. They provide full dates and places. They are sometimes indexed, and can be searched by child or parent names. They are especially useful because they name other family members, For example, marriage records name the parents of the bride and groom. Death records are especially helpful because they name parents, who lived years earlier, even before other records were kept. Coverage in the earlier years can be incomplete however. In some states, church records were gathered to provide earlier certificates.

Births

Marriages

Deaths


For more information on birth, marriage, and death records in Maine, see How to Find Maine Birth Records, How to Find Maine Marriage Records, and How to Find Maine Death Records.

Step 3: Try to find additional details about descendants in obituaries and cemetery records online.

These records can be especially useful for details about births and deaths that took place before 1892. Frequently, family members are buried near each other. FindAGrave, often lists details, not even listed on the tombstone, but added to the website by family members or researchers.

Obituaries


Cemeteries


For more information, see Maine Obituaries and Maine Cemeteries.

Step 4: Explore Historical Images for additional online records about descendants..

Records collected and digitized by FamilySearch can all be found through their Historical Images feature.

Step 5: Search any other online records listed in Maine Online Genealogy Records.

The steps given here are intended to list record sources which can most efficiently identify descendants. Many other online records which might or might not mention descendants are listed in the Maine Online Genealogy Records page, including immigration records, land records, military records, newspapers, and probate records, and others. These can be records that cover a smaller group within the population, such as men who served in the military, etc.

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