Maine, United States Genealogy

Guide to Maine ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Maine Information
Maine became the twenty-third state admitted to the United States on Mar 15, 1820. Maine was created from Massachusetts (District of Maine) and is located in the northeast region of the United States. The State of Maine has 16 counties. The State Capital is Augusta.

Getting Started


Maine Clickable Map
Many genealogy records are kept on the county level in the United States. Click on a county below to go to the county Wiki article listing more information.

Counties
Extinct or Renamed Counties:  Cornwall· Devonshire· Dominion of New England· East· Lincoln (old)· Massachusetts Bay Colony· New Ireland Colony· New Somerset· West· Yorkshire

FamilySearch Resources
Below are FamilySearch resources that can assist you in researching your family.
 * Facebook Communities - Facebook groups discussing genealogy research
 * Learning Center - Online genealogy courses
 * Historical Records - databases and record images on FamilySearch
 * Family History Center locator map

Additional Resources

 * Cyndi's List - Maine genealogy sites on the internet
 * Maine Genealogy Trails - collection of transcribed data for the state of Maine
 * Access Genealogy – Genealogy guide for Maine
 * Ancestorhunt.com - resources for Maine genealogy research
 * Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness - Guide to Ancestry and Family Tree Records for Maine
 * Maine Research Outline – Original Family History Library research outline; contains many out of date links
 * Every Name Index