Genealogy Resources

		Selected Genealogy Resources

		General \| Databases \| Maine \| Library print resources Internet Resources-General Ancestry Library Edition In library use only Features census images, including the 1930 census. Heritage Quest Available from home with your PPL barcode. Cyndi's List Links to thousands of internet sites with genealogy sources. Family Search Search the databases of the Church of Latter Day Saints. Also features step by step research guides, and a directory of family history libraries RootsWeb National Archives Internet Resources-Databases Social Security Death Index from rootsweb.com American Family Immigration History Center Research passenger records of ships arriving at Ellis Island between 1892 and 1924 Vital Records Information Addresses and fees for obtaining vital records. Internet Resources-Maine Maine State Archives Research marriage and death databases. Also has general information on genealogical research in Maine. Maine Historical Society genealogy page. Maine Archives and MuseumsListings of museums and historical societies in Maine. Historical records repositories in Maine Brunswick History Online Library Resources Portland Room For information on items in the Portland Room, call 871-1700 x747. Histories of many Maine town - Check the library catalog for specific titles. City Directories for Portland and some suburbs. Portland newspapers Government Documents For information on Government Documents, call the reference desk at 871-1700 x725 Army register 1866-1976, some years missing. Navy register War of Rebellion Library books on Genealogy To find general information on Genealogy in the library catalog, use the subject heading Genealogy. For genealogy of a specific place, add the location, as in: Genealogy United States Some good basic books on genealogy include: Unpuzzling your past by Emily Croom The Complete beginner's guide to genealogy, the internet, and your genealogy program by Karen Clifford.
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