The Sleuth Book for Genealogists
Author: Emily Anne Croom
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Published: 2009-12
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780806317878
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOriginally published: Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 2000.
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Finding Our Fathers
Author: Dan Rottenberg
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Published: 1986
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9780806311517
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this work Dan Rottenberg shows how to successfully trace your Jewish family back for generations by probing the memories of living relatives; by examining marriage licenses, gravestones, ship passenger lists, naturalization records, birth and death certificates, and other public documents; and by looking for clues in family traditions and customs.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Author: Megan Smolenyak
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2010-03-04
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1101163011
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe companion how-to guide to the hit TV series-with advice for anyone starting their own genealogical search. In the groundbreaking NBC series Who Do You Think You Are? seven celebrities-Sarah Jessica Parker, Emmitt Smith, Lisa Kudrow, Matthew Broderick, Brooke Shields, Susan Sarandon, and Spike Lee-went on an emotional journey to trace their family history and discover who they really are, and millions of viewers caught the genealogy bug. With the official companion guide, anyone can learn how to chart their family's unique path. Featuring step-by-step instructions from Megan Smolenyak2, one of America's top genealogical researchers, this book offers everything readers need to know to start the journey into their past, from digging through old photos, to finding the best online resources.
The Source
Author: Loretto Dennis Szucs
Publisher: Ancestry Publishing
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 1000
ISBN-13: 9781593312770
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGenealogists and other historical researchers have valued the first two editions of this work, often referred to as the genealogist's bible."" The new edition continues that tradition. Intended as a handbook and a guide to selecting, locating, and using appropriate primary and secondary resources, The Source also functions as an instructional tool for novice genealogists and a refresher course for experienced researchers. More than 30 experts in this field--genealogists, historians, librarians, and archivists--prepared the 20 signed chapters, which are well written, easy to read, and include many helpful hints for getting the most out of whatever information is acquired. Each chapter ends with an extensive bibliography and is further enriched by tables, black-and-white illustrations, and examples of documents. Eight appendixes include the expected contact information for groups and institutions that persons studying genealogy and history need to find. ""
Who Do You Think You Are?
Author: Dan Waddell
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2014-07-31
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 1448142628
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you know where you came from? Who Do You Think You Are? has been a BBC hit since its first series in 2004, which ignited an extraordinary boom in researching family history in the UK. Since then, the world of genealogy has transformed and while our sources of information remain the same, our ways of accessing them have multiplied and changed beyond recognition. In this practical, easy-to-use handbook, the WDYTYA? team share their experience and expertise, essential for anyone who would like to discover their family’s history. Drawing on celebrity stories to illustrate and inspire, and providing hints, tips and practical step-by-steps this pocket handbook will bring family history to life for fans of the show, and for any amateur sleuths starting out on their own journey of discovery.
National Geographic Kids Guide to Genealogy
Author: T. J. Resler
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 1426329830
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInspired by the growing ancestry and DNA-testing crazes, this guide helps readers dig into the past and learn more about their own family history. It offers tips on how to interview family members, create a family tree, and much more. Full color.
Ancestors
Author: Jim Willard
Publisher: Mariner Books
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 238
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA companion to the PBS television series: Ancestors, a ten-part series celebrating the significance of family history.
Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy
Author: Brian Mitchell
Publisher: Genealogical Publishing Com
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 92
ISBN-13: 9780806351223
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Practical Guide to Swedish Church Records
Author: Geoffrey Fröberg Morris
Publisher:
Published: 2020-08-31
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781735579214
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooking for ancestors in Swedish church records? A Practical Guide to Swedish Church Records is a step by step handbook that provides depth, guidance, and vital tools for success. First, discover the depth of parish records and how to access them online. Next, learn the main research strategy using a case study and up to date explanations of important databases. Lastly, discover how to tackle 14 common problems with experience-based solutions. This book also includes 30 documents with transcription and translation from all over the kingdom in 5 different time periods so that you can learn to read the records. Focused word lists are also included to help with translation of the main record types.
Do People Grow on Family Trees?
Author: Ira Wolfman
Publisher: New York, NY : Workman Publishing Company
Published: 1991-01
Total Pages: 179
ISBN-13: 9780894803482
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to finding out one's own family history and how to formally record it.
