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Two Thumbs Up – “Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research”
I received my copy of the fifth edition of the Genealogist’s Handbook for New England Research today, and have to say I’m impressed! When I originally ordered the book last Fall, I wondered if this would mirror the Handybook for Genealogists (a wonderful resource), or would it offer new content. (Surprisingly, I’ve not ever seen the previous four…
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Maritime Monday: They Came By Sea
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZKtBMd2KrA] The Maine Public Broadcasting Network has produced a wonderful series entitled, “The Story of Maine.” The YouTube video above shows Part I of Program 3 in the series, “They Came By Sea.” (You can download the entire broadcast here.) This was particularly interesting to me with deep roots in Mount Desert Island, Maine,…
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Riveting Results with Reverse Genealogy
There is a story behind each name we discover, each date we enter into our genealogy databases. As new genealogists, most of us began simply seeking those names and dates; however, as we grow in our research and learn the value of reverse genealogy (working forward to assist in find out more about the past),…
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Evernote and everyday genealogy
I hate paper. Paper requires time to organize. Drawers to hold it. Folders to straighten it. Paper is messy. Paper cannot be stored in the “cloud.” Paper is inefficient. I have a LOT of paper! Having been active in researching my family history over the last twenty years, I’ve amassed a wealth of paper. In…
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