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Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy: Tracing Your European Roots

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,37 MB

Release : 2012-07-03

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593601553

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Genealogy expert W. Daniel Quillen offers valuable tools and resources for anyone wishing to know more about their European ancestors. The United States is largely a nation populated by people of European roots, and many do-it-yourself genealogists find themselves in need of scouring European records to find their ancestors. This volume of Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy shows readers how to do their own research to uncover their European ancestry. This book will cover the following topics: · Where to find European records · How to access European records · How to use the Internet to help you in your search · Pitfalls and issues in obtaining European records · Research tips for England, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and other European nations Genealogy remains America’s favorite hobby, and Americans of European descent will find a treasure trove of information in this book!



Tracing Your European Roots, 2E

Author : Daniel Quillen W.

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,11 MB

Release : 2013-06-04

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593601751

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Genealogy expert W. Daniel Quillen offers valuable tools and resources for anyone tracing their European ancestors. The United States is largely a nation populated by people of European roots, and many do-it-yourself genealogists find themselves in need of scouring European records to find their ancestors. New to this edition is a section on tracing your Scottish ancestors. This volume of Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy shows readers how to do their own research to uncover their European ancestry. This book will cover the following topics: · Where to find European records · How to access European records · How to use the Internet to help you in your search · Pitfalls and issues in obtaining European records · Research tips for England, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and other European nations



Mastering Online Genealogy

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Open Road

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,56 MB

Release : 2015-09-29

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593602055

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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.



Mastering Online Genealogy

Author : Dan Quillen

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,77 MB

Release : 2016-10-25

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593602246

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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.



Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,39 MB

Release : 2011-09-27

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593601485

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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.



Mastering Immigration & Naturalization Records

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,64 MB

Release : 2015-01-06

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593601980

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Almost no other book covering this crucial area makes this a must-have for DIY genealogists! This volume, now in its third edition, in Cold Spring Press's "Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy" series gets to the heart of what genealogical research is for most Americans: hitting the shores of the Atlantic Ocean looking east to the UK, Ireland, and Europe as they begin their search for their ancestors. Largely a nation populated by European immigrants from the 17th through early 20th centuries, immigration and naturalization records is often just the source needed to locate important genealogical information. "Mastering Immigration & Naturalization Records" covers the following topics: -- What are Immigration Records?; -- What is the genealogical value of Immigration Records?; -- Where do I find Immigration Records?; -- How to locate Naturalization Records; -- Genealogical value of naturalization records.



Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors, 6E

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 39,96 MB

Release : 2013-04-02

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593601713

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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.



Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 50,97 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Genealogy

ISBN : 9781892975881

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An introduction to genealogy, the craft of tracing your ancestors. Daniel Quillen teaches the basics of getting started and guides readers through the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists. There are lots of real-life examples and references to Web sites such as Cyndi's list, Ancestry.com, Genealogy.com and more, as well as the archives of the Mormon Church (one of the biggest genealogical archives anywhere), and government records where information can be gleaned. Often-overlooked resources - such as military records - are identified and instructions for procuring and using them are included.



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

Author : W. Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Cold Spring Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 37,4 MB

Release : 2014-03-11

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9781593601881

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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."



Beginner's Guide to Genealogy

Author : W Daniel Quillen

Publisher : Independently Published

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,23 MB

Release : 2023-09-26

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Quillen Does It Again! Professional genealogist and writer Daniel Quillen has done it again. After writing genealogy books for genealogists of all experience levels, he's focused almost solely on beginning genealogists with his latest book: Beginner's Guide to Genealogy. If you are a beginner to the passion of genealogy (or even if you have some experience and need more!), this up-to-date, concise, and information-packed book will show you tips and tricks, essential records, and websites you need to know to enable you to begin tracing your ancestors - and be successful! Quillen reveals the secrets the pros use in a logical, step-by-step approach in a way that's fun and easy to follow. If you apply the advice in Beginner's Guide to Genealogy, you'll be on your way to finding even your most elusive ancestors.