By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive. Cider mill press is an independent publisher with bestselling publications. Edited by john eldridge frost and joseph crook anderson ii. There were minor changes today and one big one the removal of family papers, diaries. The bookstore will be in touch to process your payment, and then maine authors publishing will ship the book. Cyndis list united states maine publications, software. Genealogical publishing company is the leading publisher of books and cds on genealogy and family history. Along with our childrens imprint, applesauce press, we combine topnotch design, unique formats and fresh, interesting content to create truly innovative gift books. Over a period of more than fifty years the gpcclearfield genealogy collection has grown to 2,000 titles featuring a wide range of topics such as genealogy, immigration, royal ancestry, and county history. Livermore, maine history genealogy the history of livermore, maine from its inception in 1735 to1928, with genealogy of its early settlers. It might be a family history going back many generations with information about your greatgreatgrandparents and other members of your family, complete with photos and family. Creative formatting of narratives in your book will make it more attractive.
Most publishers offer more personalized guidance and addon services than a pod site would. Ydna and autosomal dna results along with our traditional genealogy research are the main tools of our project. According to the family history library catalog, at least 85,000 book length family histories have been published since the 1840s. Nov 29, 2007 maine genealogical society is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization. Yes, i would like to receive emails from genealogical. American prisoners of war held at chatham during the war of 1812. Ruth gray picton press, 198896 name index to maine local histories, marie estes maine historical society, 1985 pioneers of maine. The book links below point to the bookstore online where you may purchase the book if you wish. As part of the massachusetts commonwealth, maine was among the original colonies, and as such there is a wealth of genealogical records to be found for the state. Publish your genealogy book or family history book genealogy book publisher complete 100% custom production of your family history or genealogy book. The maine historical and genealogical recorder, volumes 12 full view 1884. Autosomal and ydna results along with our traditional genealogy research are the main tools of this project. Islandport press is a maine based book publishing company focused on fiction, nonfiction, childrens books, digital media and more rooted in new england. The maine genealogical society is dedicated to collect, exchange, preserve and publish gfamily history records and genealogy documents.
The maine genealogist journal of the maine genealogical society november 2001 volume 23, number 4 by anderson ii, joseph c. Books are hardcover unless noted, on acidfree paper. The mwpa owes its very existence to maine publishers. Maine family histories, genealogy books, maps, records. The microfilms are available at the maine state library, the university of maine at orono, the family history library, and the new england historic genealogical. Tilbury house publishers is an independent publishing company founded forty years ago. It is published in february, may, august, and november each year. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
Our childrens book division became a major emphasis beginning in the early 1990s, and since then we have continued to publish awardwinning childrens picture books for both the trade and education markets. The maine genealogical society mgs is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization. It was founded in 1976 to collect, exchange, preserve and publish genealogical records, related documents, and information. States taken in the year 1790 maine 1908 reprint by higginson book co. Annotated list of book publishers that publish books about genealogy or reference works for genealogists directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. Search maine family histories through our genealogy books, maps, and records. Here are a few tips for you to use when you are formatting your book. The aroostook county genealogical society, a nonprofit organization founded in 2003, is the society for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced family historian. This web site contains descriptions, photographs, and sample pages from 14 published genealogy books. Finally ld1054 most of which is actually ld 806 was today unanimously voted out of the state and local government committee as ought to pass.
The genealogical interest in new england has generated thousands of compiled records, including family histories, genealogical dictionaries, and local town and county histories. The company is in the top 101 independent publishing companies in the u. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. The maine genealogical society mgs has an extremely active publishing program. Swiftfarmington, maine 1875 98 pagesthe book tells about boundaries, ponds, genealogical conjecture, tanneries, starch factory, churches,schools, and many other businesses, town officers.
Special publications of the maine genealogical society include vital records. Genealogical dictionary of maine and new hampshire a genealogical memoir of the gilbert family, in both old and new england genealogical memoranda relating chiefly to the hayley, piper, neal and ricker families of maine and new hampshire. Chesterville, maine history book written by oliver sewell and published by j. Penobscot county, maine genealogy familysearch wiki. Manuscript preparation, writing and editing, typesetting, book formatting, layout, professional book. You may have thought an actual print book in which your relatives can read your family s story and see photos would be out of reach.
Maureen burnham calnan has spent years in maine s town halls, digging into the oldest records and transcribing them into the wonderful comprehensive books. Publish your genealogy book or family history book. Complete 100% custom production of your family history or genealogy book. Genealogy is the genetic history of a person or a family. The maine state library has a large collection of new england genealogical and local histories, but because of limited staff time, the library cannot undertake extended research for correspondents. Guess what the this is the place, books came, all 50 of them, and how excited barbara and were when we opened the 3 boxes up thank you mark, you and the family heritage workers did a fantastic job on the amazing 224 pages. Biographical sketches of representative citizens of the state of maine. We are always adding to our collection, which includes published and compiled genealogies, town histories, vital records, census records, city directories, town reports, maps, photographs, manuscripts, journals, and many other resources to help you with your family history research. We are always adding to our collection, which includes published and compiled genealogies, town histories, vital records, census records, city directories, town reports, maps, photographs, manuscripts, journals, and many other resources to help you with your family. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. But with modern printers, desktop publishing software, online book services and entire self publishing companies, the dream many family historians shareto see their genealogy. A list of some professional genealogists who undertake such research for a fee. Genealogical and family history of the state of maine. Gargiulo families of 17th century sorrento, and some descendants.
We are so grateful for the family heritage publishers. We are the only statewide organization solely devoted to supporting and promoting maine s writers, publishers. Todd bottorff, president and publisher, was featured on the cover of publisher. Do you want to publish a family history, years of painstaking genealogical research, or an untold historical story. Review the related law chapter 58, ld 258, 125th maine legislature word an act relating to access to vital records. The maine historical and genealogical recorder, volumes 56. With decades of experience in book publishing, backed by a team of talented writers, editors, and designers, we can help you capture the spirit of the people of your past to share with generations to come. Insolvent debtors in 19th century harford county, maryland. Full text of the maine historical and genealogical recorder. You can selfpublish your book, hire a publishing services company or hybrid publisher, or find a legitimate childrens book publisher.
This book is a reprint of 275 pages by ira thompson monroe and published by lewiston journal printing, lewiston, maine. Heres our list of 75 publishers that publish childrens book. Maine genealogical society is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization. Tracing your family history in maine can be a fascinating trip through time. These city directories for various years are only available for inlibrary use. The maine historical society has one of the largest collections of genealogy material in maine.
A study of a large community in the 17th and 18th centuries, has finally just been published last month may, 2012. German genealogy can be intimidatingafter determining the ancestral village of origin, the. The maine genealogist is the quarterly scholarly journal of the mgs, with a particular focus on welldocumented family studies or instructional articles emphasizing problemsolving and research techniques. If you want to purchase a maine authors publishing title, but also want to buy from a local bookstore, please fill out the form below. The maine old cemetery association moca collects transcripts of tombstone records. The maine genealogical society began a program of transcribing town vital records and other books of value for maine genealogical research in 1985. It is published twice a year, in january and july, by the maine historical society in cooperation with the department of history at the university of maine. As with the maine families series, vital records books are transcribed by. Today littoral books, relaunched in 2017, is a maine publisher of quality. The bookstore will be in touch to process your payment, and then maine authors publishing will ship the book to your door.
Genealogy house is a division of white river press, an independent collaborative press founded in 2006. This state page of our website provides direct links to free major genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on maine genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Genealogy book publisher are the goto publishers for genealogies and family history books. Service men in penobscot county, maine genealogy served in various regiments. Tower publishing is a leading independent publisher of legal and business books. Free databases and genealogical resources for researchers with maine roots since 2005. Maine genealogy family history records family tree. The names on the tombstones found in over 3,800 cemeteries have been indexed by the association. A membership newsletter is published quarterly, as is the maine genealogist, our. Special fiske genealogical foundation publications from the 1990s, stapled. Usa 1,012,695 maine 11,524 maine histories and genealogies 961 statewide histories and genealogies.
The maine historical and genealogical recorder, volume 6 full view 1889. Specializes in publishing genealogical and historical manuscripts, particularly transcripts of original church records, tax lists, court records, town vital records, tombstone inscriptions and early military records. Maine land office plan book maps at digital maine maine land office field notes at digital maine maine land records maine. Janaway genealogy books new, used, and printondemand books for outofprint genealogical titles. Our childrens book division became a major emphasis beginning in the early 1990s, and since then we have continued to publish awardwinning childrens picture books. A membership newsletter is published quarterly, as is the maine genealogist, our scholarly journal.
These links are provided to bring these published resources to your attention as an aid to your research. Mgs offers a membership benefit of a large discount. From court rules to law school textbooks, we offer a wide range of publications tower publishing is new englands leading legal publisher. Maine genealogical society publications the maine genealogical society began a program of transcribing town vital records and other books of value for maine genealogical research in 1985. Men often joined a company within a regiment that originated in their county. Pedigree charts and family group records are an important part of genealogy, but for a family history book, it is the narratives or stories that bring the family to life. Maine compiled genealogies genealogy familysearch wiki. It was founded in 1976 to collect, exchange, preserve, and publish genealogical records, related documents, and information. Painstaking research, unique histories and tracing generations is a days work for their team of experts. Genealogy former owners name in ink on the first free endpaper. Maine genealogy free maine genealogy access genealogy. If you have german ancestry, village genealogy books are an essential resource for extending your family history.
Welcome to maine authors bookstore direct where we ship the bookstore to your door. This book has been researched over the last 34 years by jay norwalk and angela federico. The maine historical and genealogical recorder, volumes 79 snippet view 1973. The following are individual book titles of interest for this topic. Manuscript preparation, writing and editing, typesetting, book formatting, layout, professional book cover design, scanning and cleaning up your photos and artwork, printing and binding for softcover and hardcover. If youve written a childrens book and want to get it published, you have a few options. Genealogy book publishers book publishing directory.
Annotated list of book publishers that publish books about genealogy or reference works for genealogists. It is open to all with maine connections, but i believe will be most helpful to those who have a pedigree including 4 7 generations of maine ancestors. Entries include the brief biographical information of a favorite childrens book author from unity, maine, known as americas first woman publisher with a biographical tear sheet article from the publishers weekly the first in a series concerning women in publishing, with information about the printing of carro morrell clarks stories written at the age of eight in the family newspaper. Specializes in publishing genealogical and historical manuscripts, particularly transcripts of original church records, tax lists, court records, town vital records, tombstone inscriptions and early military. Specializing in the reprinting, publishing and preservation of genealogy, local history and civil war regimentals since 1969. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in penobscot county, maine genealogy. Maine state library has a substantial collection of genealogies. Following is a list of professional genealogists in maine. Providing genealogical skills development through education information, publications, research assistance, and networking opportunities. Welcome to the maine genealogical project, a geographic project. Women of maine, lee agger ganner books, 1982 massachusetts and maine families, walter goodwin davis genealogical publishing co. Dealoftheday april 29th save 20% on lloyd bockstrucks books. Containing a brief account of the first settlers, and other eminent characters among the magistrate ancestry. Turner publishing company is an awardwinning, independent publisher of books.