Online Genealogy Resource Guide

Our Genealogy Guides

• Karen’s Guide to Beginning Genealogy (PDF) – Updated April 2020
• Guide to Ancestry’s Free Resources (PDF) – Updated August 2020
• Guide to FamilySearch.org (PDF) – Coming Soon!
• Family Tree Software Guide (PDF) – Updated May 2017

Local Resources

• Georgetown Historical Society Genealogy Database
• West Bath Historical Society Genealogy Resource Page
• Woolwich Historical Society Surname List
• Merchant Mariners Muster is a database of vital information about merchant seamen from the records of shipping companies in the collections of the Nathan R. Lipfert Research Library at Maine Maritime Museum.
• City of Bath, Maine Assessor’s Office Online Assessment Database provides public information about property, including ownership history and lot numbers, which can be used to search for deeds at the Sagadahoc County Registry of Deeds.
• Sagadahoc County Registry of Deeds provides basic access to deeds dating back to the 18^th century through the Public Search option.

Statewide Resources

• Search Maine Probate Records through this online database.
• Cyndi’s List for Maine compiles the greatest variety of genealogy resources on the web, including resources about African American and Native American genealogy and history.
• Maine Genealogical Society is a membership society that connects genealogists across the state and publishes vital records. They provide a list of research links here.
• Maine GenWeb is a hub of information on Maine history and genealogy resources, part of the USGenWeb project.
• The Maine Encyclopedia has a wealth of background information to help contextualize your ancestors’ stories.
• Maine Maps:
  • Newbury Atlas of Historical County Boundaries shows how Maine’s county lines have shifted over time since 1820.
  • Browse Maine Maps from the David Rumsey Map Collection, part of a digitized collection of historic maps from the David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford University.
  • View digitized Maps of Maine at the Library of Congress, which you can download for free.

National Resources

• Ancestry Library Edition is a lite version of the popular Ancestry.com subscription database. Free access to Ancestry Library Edition is available in public libraries across the country. For a limited time during the COVID-19 epidemic, you can also access Ancestry Library Edition at home through Digital Maine Library.
  • Click here if you’re in a library.
  • Click here if you’re at home.
• MyHeritage Library Edition is a database of genealogy resources, including census, military, immigration, and other public records. You can access MyHeritage Library Edition at home for free through Digital Maine Library.
• FamilySearch.org is a free database of family trees, genealogies, eBooks, and other records. Access to most features requires a free account. See our Guide to FamilySearch.org (PDF – Coming Soon!) for helpful tips.
• Ancestry.com is a popular subscription database. Most features require a paid subscription to access, but there are also many free resources if you know where to look for them. Check out our Guide to Ancestry’s Free Resources (PDF – Updated April 2020) for tips.

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