Through the Eyes of Your Ancestors

by Taylor, Maureen

• ISBN13: 9780395869826
• ISBN10: 039586982X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-03-26
• Publisher: Sandpiper

Summary

Here is an easy-to-follow approach to the fascinating hobby of genealogy. Every family has a story, and this book can help kids uncover the secrets and adventures of their own ancestors. From lists of helpful organizations to sample interview questions, state-of-the-art computer programs to Web sites, this guide will help children become family historians. Each chapter begins with a real anecdote, enticing young readers with visions of what they might find hidden in their ancestors' pasts. All varieties of families are represented here - extended, adoptive, and blended, from many races and cultures - with emphasis on the unique role that each has played in the founding and development of the United States.

Author Biography

Maureen Taylor has been the director of Library User Services at the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, a reference librarian, a historical researcher and speaker, a film archivist, and a genealogical consultant. She holds undergraduate and master's degrees in history from Rhode Island College. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children.