The Troubleshooter's Guide to Do-It-Yourself Genealogy


Book Description

The essential follow-on guide from the author of our classic "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors," this book shows advanced do-it-yourselfers how to tackle common research problems! Leading genealogy author W. Daniel Quillen picks up where he left off in "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" in this newly revised second edition. He shows do-it yourself genealogists who have progressed past his beginning steps exactly how to find their ancestors with more advanced methods of researching those hard-to-find ancestors. Quillen tells readers how to overcome those difficult roadblocks that frequently crop up. Investigative techniques, research insights and new websites are highlighted to assit with more advanced genealogical research. Areas covered include in-depth census research; mortality schedules; extensive section on military records; US region-by-region research assistance; global research tips; and when to engage the services of a professional genealogist and what you can expect. Family Chronicle magazine praised Quillen's work as displaying "passion and a touch of humor."




Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors, 6E


Book Description

Genealogy is America’s favorite hobby, and this is the #1 book to get beginners started! This new sixth edition is an easy-to-read guide to beginning genealogy. Quillen teaches the basics of getting started and guides readers through the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists, and best of all the book is filled with real-life examples. Readers are pointed to the most current web sites and government records where information can be gleaned. Overlooked resources – such as military records – are identified and instructions for procuring and using them are included. Readers will also be treated to detailed suggestions on how to write an effective and interesting life history that will be treasured by the budding genealogist’s descendants. This revised edition has expanded and revised sections on Internet research, including new web sites; more on immigration and naturalization records; the latest information available on census access and availability.




Mastering Online Genealogy


Book Description

The best introduction to using the Internet to search for your ancestors! Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy series examines one topic per book so you can really go in-depth in the search for your ancestors. Mastering Online Genealogy covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. The book includes information on: genealogy databases; what they are, where they are, and how to use them; free genealogy websites: who they are, strengths and weaknesses; subscription services: who they are, what they cost; pitfalls to watch out for, pratfalls to avoid the value of message boards, blogs, etc.; and what kind of computer and software to buy. The author also includes genealogy software reviews and a glossary of terms. Quillen's books have been praised by Family Chronicle magazine, Genealogy Today, BellaOnline, and many others.




Genealogy Simplified


Book Description

Are you interested in tracing your family background? How fantastic would it be if your family can be traced back to an ancient royal lineage? When most people hear the term genealogy, they jump to conclusions telling themselves "it's too difficult and complex." But it does not have to be a daunting chore. Genealogy can be such a fun, exciting and rewarding experience. And sharing the information you gather with friends and family members will give you a feeling like no other. Genealogy Simplified is designed to be utilized as a guide to getting you well under way to tracing your heritage and to help you discover family roots you may not know you had. You will learn the basics of how to begin gathering information, where to look, how to assemble a family tree as well as the do's and do not's about genealogy in a non-invasive understandable way. You will learn many helpful tips & tricks and how to avoid common mistakes people make when building their family tree. Here are just some of the things you will discover in "Genealogy Simplified:" - How to research & trace your history... - How to locate & evaluate original records... - How to effectively organize your research materials... - How to research death records, naturalization records, social security records, land records, maps, & more... - How to locate missing people... - How adoption may play an important role in relation to your family history... - How to utilize social media & the Internet to help you in your research... - Common mistakes people make when doing genealogical research & how to avoid them... - Free websites & resources you can use to build your family tree... - And much more!




Mastering Online Genealogy


Book Description

The best introduction to using the Internet to search for your ancestors! Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy series examines one topic per book so you can really go in-depth in the search for your ancestors. Mastering Online Genealogy covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. This book includes information on genealogy databases: what they are, where they are, and how to use them; free genealogy websites: who they are, strengths and weaknesses; subscription services: who they are, what they cost; pitfalls to watch out for, pratfalls to avoid the value of message boards, blogs, etc.; and what kind of computer and software to buy. The author also includes genealogy software reviews and a glossary of terms. Quillen's books have been praised by Family Chronicle magazine, Genealogy Today, BellaOnline, and many others.




Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy: Mastering Online Genealogy


Book Description

Great price for a great introduction to online genealogy! First in the new Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy series, this book covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. It teaches readers about the Internet as an effective genealogical research tool, explains what genealogy databases are, where they are, and how to use them, details pitfalls to watch out for, tells the value of message boards and blogs, and much more.




Family History


Book Description

A long overdue practical guide for the family historian, offering a self-help guide to research skills involved in identifying, locating and using a wide range of sources, how to assess the evidence, and 'how to get out of a mess'. Advice is given on research planning, time-management, and presentation and storage of discoveries. Stella Colwell is a highly respected genealogist and the author of several books on the subject, including The Family History Book and Tracing Your Family Tree.




Mastering Family, Library & Church Records 2nd Edition


Book Description

A must-have for any budding genealogist—fill that gap on your genealogy bookshelf! Part of the Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy series, this second edition will show genealogists at all levels how to find records that are often available at their fingertips. Quillen helps genealogists locate, explore and extract the most relevant information from these records. Family records often supply genealogists with far more information than most individuals are aware. Sources such as family bibles, legal papers, letters, and even old photos can provide great data. Church records in particular are routinely overlooked but can provide a wealth of genealogical information, often extending family trees back—and forward—several generations. Libraries are often great depositories of information that go unsearched as genealogists explore more exotic sources of information such as Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com and CyndisList.com. Quillen’s style of using his own ancestors to illustrate research techniques, as well as his entertaining writing style, have made each of these books popular among genealogists. Family Chronicle magazine says "Quillen approaches his subject with passion and a touch of humor."




Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors


Book Description

Genealogy is America’s favorite hobby, and this is the book to get beginners started! W. Daniel Quillen teaches the basics of how to trace your ancestors, from getting started to the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists. He points readers to the most current websites and government records where information can be gleaned. This edition has expanded and revised sections on Internet research, including new websites, more on ethnic research; the latest information available on census access and availability; and still more ideas on how to complete your own Life History.




Set Yourself Up to Self-Publish: A Genealogist's Guide


Book Description

If you have a family story to tell or research to share and want to know what your options are for publishing, this guide will: * lead you through how publishing works * illustrate the four stages of a publishing project * show you how to pick a project to publish (and give you some ideas for new projects) * analyze the which tools you will need to complete the project * and instruct you how to prepare your manuscript to publish in print, as an eBook, or online. This handy publishing primer will give you what you need to take your writing--your genealogical research, your family or local history, even your personal experiences and adventures--from manuscript to published book.