A Genealogical Guide to the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library
Author : Joseph F. Oldenburg
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 37,56 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Author : Joseph F. Oldenburg
Publisher :
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 37,56 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Author : Alice Eichholz
Publisher : Ancestry Publishing
Page : 812 pages
File Size : 23,59 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781593311667
" ... provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization ... information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide ... The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail ... Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how"--Publisher decription.
Author : Carol McGinnis
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 20,25 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806317557
This is one of the finest statewide sourcebooks ever published, a remarkable compilation of sources and resources that are available to help researchers find their Michigan ancestors. It identifies records on the state and regional level and then the county level, providing details of vital records, court and land records, military records, newspapers, and census records, as well as the holdings of the various societies and institutions whose resources and facilities support the special needs of the genealogist. County-by-county, it lists the names, addresses, websites, e-mail addresses, and hours of business of libraries, archives, genealogical and historical societies, courthouses, and other record repositories; describes their manuscripts and record collections; highlights their special holdings; and provides details regarding queries, searches, and restrictions on the use of their records.
Author : Alice Eichholz
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 1753 pages
File Size : 42,81 MB
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1618589687
No scholarly reference library is complete without a copy of Ancestry's Red Book. In it, you will find both general and specific information essential to researchers of American records. This revised 3rd edition provides updated county and town listings within the same overall state-by-state organization. Whether you are looking for your ancestors in the northeastern states, the South, the West, or somewhere in the middle, ""Ancestry's Red Book has information on records and holdings for every county in the United States, as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide. In short, the ""Red Book is simply the book that no genealogist can afford not to have. The availability of census records such as federal, state, and territorial census reports is covered in detail. Unlike the federal census, state and territorial census were taken at different times and different questions were asked. Vital records are also discussed, including when and where they were kept and how""
Author : Cynthia Pease Miller
Publisher :
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 29,19 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Archival resources
ISBN :
Author : Diane B. Boyle
Publisher :
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 36,37 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Government publications
ISBN :
Author : Family Tree Editors
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1532 pages
File Size : 31,18 MB
Release : 2010-09-20
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1440311307
The one book every genealogist must have! Whether you're just getting started in genealogy or you're a research veteran, The Family Tree Sourcebook provides you with the information you need to trace your roots across the United States, including: • Research summaries, tips and techniques, with maps for every U.S. state • Detailed county-level data, essential for unlocking the wealth of records hidden in the county courthouse • Websites and contact information for libraries, archives, and genealogical and historical societies • Bibliographies for each state to help you further your research You'll love having this trove of information to guide you to the family history treasures in state and county repositories. It's all at your fingertips in an easy-to-use format–and it's from the trusted experts at Family Tree Magazine!
Author : Christina K. Schaefer
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 846 pages
File Size : 19,19 MB
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806315768
Covers the period of colonial history from the beginning of European colonization in the Western Hemisphere up to the time of the American Revolution.
Author : United States. Congress. Senate
Publisher : Government Printing Office
Page : 760 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 1982
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Kip Sperry
Publisher : Ancestry Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 38,63 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781593310264
Presents a detailed list of meanings for abbreviations, alphabetic symbols, initials, contractions, and shortenings of words found in both original records and printed sources used in genealogy. Listings are arranged alphabetically, appear just as they would in the original documents, and include a brief explanation or description. Useful as a reference for genealogists, historians, and reference librarians. Sperry teaches family history at Brigham Young University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR