The Troubleshooter's Guide to Do-It-Yourself Genealogy

by Quillen, W. Daniel

• ISBN13: 9781593601607
• ISBN10: 1593601603
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-01-31
• Publisher: Cold Spring Press

Summary

Leading genealogy author W. Daniel Quillen picks up where he left off in "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" in this newly revised second edition. He shows do-it yourself genealogists who have progressed past his beginning steps exactly how to find their ancestors with more advanced methods of researching those hard-to-find ancestors. Quillen tells readers how to overcome those difficult roadblocks that frequently crop up. Investigative techniques, research insights and new websites are highlighted to assit with more advanced genealogical research. Areas covered include in-depth census research; mortality schedules; extensive section on military records; US region-by-region research assistance; global research tips; and when to engage the services of a professional genealogist and what you can expect. Family Chronicle magazine praised Quillen's work as displaying "passion and a touch of humor."

Author Biography

For more than 25 years, W. Daniel Quillen has been a professional writer specializing in travel and technical subjects. He teaches beginning genealogy courses to university students and working adults, and is a frequent lecturer in genealogy classes.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 9
Generational Assists	p. 14
Using the LDS Church	p. 19
The United States Census	p. 25
State Censuses & Mortality Schedules	p. 47
Probate Records and Wills	p. 64
Immigration & Naturalization Records	p. 77
Land Records	p. 110
Getting the Most Out of Visiting Cemeteries	p. 125
Military Records	p. 136
Church Records	p. 184
Bible Records	p. 192
Old Newspapers	p. 199
DNA Research	p. 209
Genealogy Software Review	p. 214
Subscription and Free Research Services	p. 220
Book List for Serious Genealogists	p. 228
Taking Your Research on the Road	p. 233
Curiosity & Detective-ism	p. 239
Glossary	p. 241
Appendices	p. 245
State Libraries & Archives	p. 245
State Departments of Vital Statistics	p. 251
National Archives Locations	p. 254
Days of the Week Tool	p. 256
Index	p. 264
Sidebars
Enjoy Me While I'm Here!	p. 16
1890 Census r- All is Not Lost	p. 27
So You Want to be a Census Enumerator?	p. 29
Get Involved!	p. 37
Soundex Coding Rules	p. 40
Probate Records & Wills - Terms to Know	p. 66
The United States - The Great Melting Pot	p. 78
Naturalization Terms	p. 85
History Lessons!	p. 107
Taking the Measure of Your Ancestors	p. 118
Preserved History	p. 127
Living in the Shadows	p. 131
Congressional Medal of Honor Winner	p. 156
Civil War Draft Dodgers?	p. 158
Compiled Service Record Document	p. 160
Privacy Laws - 75 Years	p. 176
Great Gobs of Information, With a Caution!	p. 187
Church Terminology	p. 189
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.