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.
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 Societyis 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 Encyclopediahas a wealth of background information to help contextualize your ancestors’ stories.
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.
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.