Genetic Genealogy in Practice
Genetic Genealogy in Practice

Author: Blaine T. Bettinger

Publisher:

Published: 2016-09

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9781935815228

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"Genetic Genealogy in Practice covers the basic knowledge needed to apply DNA evidence to genealogical questions and then reinforces this foundation with practical applications. Each chapter ends with exercises that include real problems that researchers encounter. Answers allow complex concepts to be reviewed and mastered. As well as covering the basics of DNA testing for family history research problems, Genetic Genealogy in Practice includes discussions of ethical issues, genealogical standards, and tips on how to incorporate genetic evidence into a written conclusion. Researchers of all levels will gain a better understanding of genetic genealogy from this book."--Page [4] of cover.

Mastering Genealogical Proof
Mastering Genealogical Proof

Author: Thomas W. Jones (Ph.D.)

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 9781935815075

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Everyone tracing a family's history faces a dilemma. We strive to reconstruct relationships and lives of people we cannot see, but if we cannot see them, how do we know we have portrayed them accurately? The genealogical proof standard aims to help researchers, students, and new family historians address this dilemma and apply respected standards for acceptable conclusions.

Guide to Genealogical Writing
Guide to Genealogical Writing

Author: Penny Stratton

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780880823128

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Using examples from NEHGS's publications, this writing guide outlines how to write your family history clearly and accurately -- from building a genealogical sketch to adding images to indexing. An appendix on genealogical style covers alternate spellings of names, when and how to use lineage lines, how to include adopted children and stepchildren, aspects of double dating, and other issues faced by genealogical writers.

Online Roots
Online Roots

Author: Pamela Boyer Porter

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc

Published: 2003-04-23

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1418553824

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Researching family history is the second most popular topic on the Internet (after sex). In Online Roots, Pamela Boyer Porter, a Certified Genealogical Records Specialist, explains how to search effectively on the Internet, how to assess the value of what you find, and the best way to make full use of the resources of the Internet to trace your family's history and heritage. Topics covered include: Judging your sources Checking modern lists and resources Finding clues to primary sources Researching military records When an ancestor has a criminal record Locating photographs on the web Researching on the Internet can be fun and challenging. Online Roots makes your search more effective and creative.

Mastering Genealogical Documentation
Mastering Genealogical Documentation

Author: Thomas W. Jones

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-10

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 9781935815242

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This textbook teaches the principles of genealogical documentation. There are exercises at the end of each chapter with answers at the back of the book.