Book Description
Traces the history of genealogy and introduces the scientific procedures involved in tracing ancestry.
Author : Ethel W. Williams
Publisher :
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 44,22 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Genealogy
ISBN :
Traces the history of genealogy and introduces the scientific procedures involved in tracing ancestry.
Author : United States. National Archives and Records Service
Publisher : National Archives & Records Administration
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Describes the kinds of population, immigration, military, and land records found in the National Archives, and shows how to use them for genealogical research.
Author : Karen Clifford
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 47,84 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0806316365
A guide to conducting genealogical research, focusing on the role of electronic databases, computer programs, and Internet resources in revolutionizing the process of tracing family histories. Includes charts, forms, exercises, Web site addresses, and bibliographies.
Author : Val D. Greenwood
Publisher : Baltimore, MD : Genealogical Publishing Company
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 23,78 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Reference
ISBN :
Explains the principles of genealogical research; identifies various classes of records that may be used in that research, and tells where to find them; and includes information about the use of computers in compiling family histories.
Author : Christina K. Schaefer
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 28,6 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Archival resources
ISBN : 9780806315157
This book's aim is simple: to identify resources in the Washington, DC area that will aid family historians in tracing their ancestors. In meeting that goal, it shows the researcher precisely what genealogical resources are available in the nation's capital and where they can be found. More than a tool, this book is a resource in itself.
Author : Christina K. Schaefer
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 27,28 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Archival resources
ISBN :
Author : United States. National Archives and Records Service
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,51 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Registers of births, etc
ISBN :
Author : United States. National Archives and Records Administration
Publisher :
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 41,78 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Registers of births, etc
ISBN : 9781880875247
Author : Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,62 MB
Release : 2012-03-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1101597879
- Up-to-date techniques for navigating the evolving world of genealogical research - Savvy advice for overcoming frustrating obstacles and of research
Author : Sophie Henner
Publisher : Freegulls Publishing House
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release :
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN :
Genealogy delves into the complex web of family relationships and historical contexts that shape individual and collective identities. It often begins with an inquiry into one's own family background, such as understanding the origins and branches of one’s family tree. Researchers use various resources, including birth, marriage, and death records, census data, military records, and immigration documents, to trace the lineage and connections of family members across generations. The process typically starts with gathering information from living relatives and personal family records. This foundational knowledge helps in identifying potential research paths. Genealogists then use historical records and archives to fill in gaps, verifying information and uncovering new details about ancestors' lives, including their social, economic, and geographical contexts. Genealogy also involves examining historical events, migrations, and cultural influences that impacted family histories. By integrating historical data with personal records, genealogists create a richer understanding of how family histories intertwine with broader historical narratives.