When I speak of Published Genealogies, I am referring to genealogies of an area which include many different surnames. Genealogies of a particular surname are called family genealogies and may or may not be published. Town and county histories are included here because they not only give you a glimpse of the life your ancestor was living in a certain area, they may also provide you with some genealogical information.
Published Genealogies
Many Maine and New England resources for genealogy and biographical information were published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Family Genealogies
Histories of families come in a variety of shapes and sizes and also vary in the amount of information they provide, the reliability of the information and the ease with which they can be used.
To find out if a genealogy is available for your family, seach MINERVA by subject, and enter [surname] Family. Remember that surnames can be spelled many different ways, so be prepared to try several spellings to get to the information.
City and Town Histories:
A published history of a town will often include vital records, biographical sketches of prominent citizens and/or genealogical information. Maine communities with large Franco-American populations are well represented in this genre. In some cases the smaller Franco community has created its own history.
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