How to Do Everything Genealogy

by MORGAN

• ISBN13: 9780071625340
• ISBN10: 0071625348
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media

Summary

Trace your family tree and discover your rootsFully updated and revised, this bestselling genealogy guide helps you tap into the wealth of global ancestry records and offers proven strategies for both traditional and electronic research. How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Second Edition explores basic rules of genealogical evidence, evaluation of source materials, research methods, and successful techniques for web-based research. You'll get new information on DNA-based records, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, the latest hardware and software, and much more. Set up and organize your family tree Place your ancestors into context and locate essential records of their lives Trace census, immigration, church, cemetery, military, and property records in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Locate and access document repositories, such as libraries and archives and their online catalogs Conduct effective Internet research Get past brick walls and dead ends in your research Research and verify your ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA) Plan a very successful research trip Determine the best technology for your research, including portable devices and databases Share your findings with family members and collaborate with other researchers

Author Biography

George G. Morgan is the president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., which provides training for libraries and genealogical societies. He is the author of six books and hundreds of articles on genealogy.

Table of Contents

Begin Your Family History Odyssey

Why Explore Genealogy?

Begin Building Your Family Tree

Place Your Ancestors into Context and Locate Their Personal Records

Use Census Schedules and Records

Expand Your Research

Extend Your Research Using Advanced Record Types

Locate and Use Military Records

Donn++t Be Afraid of Land and Property Records

Locate and Use Emigration, Immigration and Naturalization Records

Learn Reaserach Methods and Strategies

Discover Where to Locate Documents about Your Family

Locate Your Ancestors on the Internet

Follow Alternative Research Paths to Locate Difficult People

Plan a Very Successful Research Trip

Use Genetics and Technology

Explore Your Genetic Genealogy

Use Technology to Streamline Your Genealogical Research

Select and Use a Genealogical Database Program

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