Dorcus – Wild Cat Catcher
On 12 January 2022 by TRaymondWith so many dreams and schemes boiling away in my mind, I can only hope to find the fortitude to take the reigns of this New Year “With presence of mind, and courage amounting heroism” of my 3rd great-grandmother, who was “plucky” as all get-out. Dorcus White is one of my maternal 3rd great-grandmothers. She
The Foundations of My Quest
On 4 January 2022 by TRaymondI grew up in the White Mountains of Western Maine, in a mill town where I knew nothing of the rich ancestry, heritage, nor history of my family and hometown. It’s hard to mourn what you never knew, and so I went to college knowing practically nothing of the place and people of where I
Ancestors in the Revolutionary War
On 4 July 2021 by TRaymondThe 4th of July is upon us once again! A time when many start thinking about the actions of those who helped form this country. Research regarding soldiers of the Revolutionary War is akin to traveling through the woods by bread-crumb trail – the pieces are few, far away from one another, and sometimes are
The Judkins Brothers
On 30 May 2021 by TRaymondGrowing up I always had a love for learning about the Civil War. It was an insatiable thirst which had no tangible reason to exist. Maybe it was because it was a war that held so much promise to bring our nation even closer together, to create a more just and stable union, a country
Virtual Cemeteries
On 21 May 2021 by TRaymondWebsites such as Findagrave, Billiongraves, and CanadianHeadstones have allowed for relatives far off to see photos of the headstones of those who have passed. While leaving virtual flowers has never really blossomed into a routine, answering photos requests for others has, and so has building virtual cemeteries. Those new to the realm of headstone digitization
What To Know About Professional Genealogists
On 3 February 2021 by TRaymondAnytime you hire someone, it helps to know a little bit about their field of occupation. Here are some of the key things to keep in mind about professional genealogists when working with one. We use the same records as you do and then some. Professional genealogists also make use of Ancestry, FamilySearch, My Heritage,
Why Hire a Professional Genealogist?
On 28 January 2021 by TRaymondAncestry, FamilySearch, Heritage Tree, and WikiGenes all exist to help make genealogical research easier for the do-it-yourselfer. There are also countless social media groups filled with “angels” who will do the work pro-bono. Some surnames are even lucky enough to come with genealogical website already created online – it’s like you’ve struck gold! Why hire
Mercy Hospital
On 28 April 2020 by TRaymondKnown today as one of Maine’s most renowned hospitals, Mercy Hospital started as a result of the 1918 Spanish Influenza. During a time of fear and illness, a lack of adequate hospital facilities lead Bishop Walsh to found The Queen’s Hospital with the help of the Sisters of Mercy, whom the hospital was later named