Maine, Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contain church records from various denominations in Maine, Maryland, New York and Massachusetts. The record content and time period varies by denomination and locality.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in this record:
 * The names of the members
 * Dates and places for significant events such as birth, marriage, and death
 * The names of parents

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the individual
 * Approximate date and location of event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

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

 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records
 * Use the information in the church records to find obituaries and cemetery records

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

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
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.