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How to do everything. Genealogy / George G. Morgan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: How to do everything with--Publication details: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xiv, 442 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0071625348 (pbk.)
  • 9780071625340 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Genealogy
Subject(s):
Contents:
Begin your family history odyssey -- Balance traditional and electronic research -- Organize and create your family tree -- Place your ancestors into context and locate vital records -- Use census schedules and records to locate your ancestors -- Extend your research with advanced record types -- Use the many types of military service records -- Understand and use land and property records -- Locate and use immigration and naturalization records -- Discover where to locate documents about your family -- Learn how to successfully research your ancestors on the internet -- Research and verify your ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA) -- Follow alternative research paths to locate difficult records -- Plan a very successful genealogical research trip -- Harness technology for your genealogical research.
Summary: "Fully updated and revised, this bestselling genealogy guide helps you tap into the wealth of global ancestry records and offers proven strategies for both traditional and electronic research. How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Second Edition explores basic rules of genealogical evidence, evaluation of source materials, research methods, and successful techniques for web-based research. You'll get new information on DNA-based records, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, the latest hardware and software, and much more" -- back cover.
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult Book Adult Book Dr. James Carlson Library NonFiction 929.1 M848 Available 33111006546622
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

An all-new edition of the bestselling guide to tapping the wealth of global digital ancestry records online and in printFully updated and revised, this is the only beginning genealogy book to address the different available record types along with both traditional and electronic research strategies in a comprehensive way. How to Do Everything: Genealogy explores basic rules of genealogical evidence, evaluation of source materials, research methods, and includes extensive guidance on Web-based research.New chapters cover: DNA-based records; using social networking sites to connect with family; and how blogs, podcasts, and videocasts can be effectively used by genealogists. The book has been updated to reflect: new and updated websites; improved strategies for locating, accessing, evaluating, and applying data; and the latest technological details-hardware, software, and other tools.

Includes index.

Rev. ed. of: How to do everything with your genealogy. c2004.

Begin your family history odyssey -- Balance traditional and electronic research -- Organize and create your family tree -- Place your ancestors into context and locate vital records -- Use census schedules and records to locate your ancestors -- Extend your research with advanced record types -- Use the many types of military service records -- Understand and use land and property records -- Locate and use immigration and naturalization records -- Discover where to locate documents about your family -- Learn how to successfully research your ancestors on the internet -- Research and verify your ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA) -- Follow alternative research paths to locate difficult records -- Plan a very successful genealogical research trip -- Harness technology for your genealogical research.

"Fully updated and revised, this bestselling genealogy guide helps you tap into the wealth of global ancestry records and offers proven strategies for both traditional and electronic research. How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Second Edition explores basic rules of genealogical evidence, evaluation of source materials, research methods, and successful techniques for web-based research. You'll get new information on DNA-based records, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, the latest hardware and software, and much more" -- back cover.

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