Maine, Kennebec County, Togus National Cemetery Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains cemetery Records for the Togus National Cemetery in Kennebec County, Maine. Microfilm of the original records is located in the Maine State Library in Augusta, Maine.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
 * Name
 * Death date
 * Date of interment
 * Active duty dates
 * Service rank
 * Branch of service

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 * The name of the deceased
 * Identifying information such as the approximate death and place or probate date
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What Do I Do Next?
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details that can lead you to other records about your ancestors.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Use probate records to identify heirs and relatives
 * Use the document (such as the will) or the recording dates to approximate a death date
 * Use the information in the probate record to substitute for civil birth and death records since the probates exist for an earlier time period
 * You may be able to use the probate record to learn about land transactions
 * Use the birth date or age along with the residence or place of birth of the deceased to locate census, church, and land records
 * Use the occupations listed to find other types of records such as employment or military records
 * Compile the entries for every person who has the same surname as the deceased; this is especially helpful in rural areas or if the surname is unusual
 * Continue to search the records to identify children, siblings, parents, and other relatives who may have also died in the same county. This can help you identify other generations of your family or even the second marriage of a parent. Repeat this process for each new generation you identify
 * Probate records often have information about adoptions or guardianship of any minor children and dependents. Be aware that the spouse named may not be the parent of the children listed
 * The records may omit the names of deceased family members and those who have previously received an inheritance

I Can't Find the Person I'm Looking For, What Now?

 * Check for variant spellings of the surnames
 * Check for an index. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records
 * Search the indexes and records of nearby counties

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Maine.
 * Maine Guided Research
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Citing This Collection
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