Author : Maurine Harris
Publisher : Ancestry Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 14,9 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780916489069
A quick reference book with definitions for troublesome or unfamiliar words encountered in the genealogy research process.
Author : John Osborne Austin
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 37,36 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN : 080630006X
This legendary work consists of alphabetically arranged genealogical tables of approximately 500 Rhode Island families, representing thousands of descendants of pre--1690 settlers, all carried to the third generation, and some--about 100 families-- carried to the fourth.
Author : James Savage
Publisher :
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 36,68 MB
Release : 2012-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780806309620
A dictionary of surnames of the first settlers of New England and 3 successive generations prior to 1692.
Author : Sybil Noyes
Publisher :
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 11,15 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Maine
ISBN :
Author : Jia Jane Si
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 27,47 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN :
Author : Jonathan Scott
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 35,18 MB
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1473892546
An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees. Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find: *definitions of genealogy terms *timelines *details of available archives and websites *advice on research methods *explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
Author : Patrick Hanks
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : pages
File Size : 40,90 MB
Release : 2016-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 0192527479
Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.
Author : Ernest Thode
Publisher : Genealogical Publishing Com
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 28,91 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780806313429
German-English, English-German dictionary of genealogical terms, phrases and symbols.
Author : David Noel Freedman
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 1506 pages
File Size : 15,40 MB
Release : 2000-12-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789053565032
The Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible gathers nearly 5,000 alphabetically ordered articles that thoroughly yet clearly explain all the books, persons, places, and significant terms found in the Bible. The Dictionary also explores the background of each biblical book and related writings and discusses cultural, natural, geographical, and literary phenomenae matters that Bible students at all levels may encounter in reading or discussion. Nearly 600 first-rate Bible authorities have contributed to the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Intended as a tool for practical Bible use, this illustrated dictionary reflects recent archaeological discoveries and the breadth of current biblical scholarship, including insights from critical analysis of literary, historical, sociological, and other methodological issues. The editorial team has also incorporated articles that explore and interpret important focuses of biblical theology, text and transmission, Near Eastern archaeology, extrabiblical writings, and pertinent ecclesiastical traditions - all of which help make the Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible the most comprehensive and up-to-date one-volume Bible dictionary on the market today.
Author : Ida Grehan
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,87 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781568332246
This comprehensive reference includes over 550 entries with the origin, geographical distribution, and historical anecdotes for each name.
