Discover Your Family History Online: A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Your Genealogy Search |
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| Authors: | Hendrickson, Nancy |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| BISAC/Subject: | REF020000, FAM038000, REF013000 |
| ISBN: | 9781440318542, Related ISBNs: 1440318549, 9781440318542 |
| Classification: | Non-Fiction |
| Number of pages: | 256, |
| Audience: | General/trade |
Synopsis: Your Guide to Online Genealogy
The internet has made millions of records available to search any time, anywhere. Start finding your ancestors with just a few strokes of a keyboard using the detailed instruction in this book. Inside you'll find:
• An overview of where and how to start your family history research
• Detailed descriptions of the best online databases for family historians
• Hundreds of helpful websites to further your research
• Step-by-step search instructions to help you find exactly what you're looking for
• Chapters dedicated to finding specific records, including birth, marriage and death; census; military; land; and immigration
• Case studies that apply key concepts to real-life searches
• Ideas for connecting with fellow researchers and distant relatives through social media, blogging and newsletters
• Special resources for researching American Indian, African-American and Jewish ancestors
• Plus access to bonus online video demonstrations
If you're curious about who's hanging out in your family tree, there's never been a better time to find out. Get this book, get online and get started today!
The internet has made millions of records available to search any time, anywhere. Start finding your ancestors with just a few strokes of a keyboard using the detailed instruction in this book. Inside you'll find:
• An overview of where and how to start your family history research
• Detailed descriptions of the best online databases for family historians
• Hundreds of helpful websites to further your research
• Step-by-step search instructions to help you find exactly what you're looking for
• Chapters dedicated to finding specific records, including birth, marriage and death; census; military; land; and immigration
• Case studies that apply key concepts to real-life searches
• Ideas for connecting with fellow researchers and distant relatives through social media, blogging and newsletters
• Special resources for researching American Indian, African-American and Jewish ancestors
• Plus access to bonus online video demonstrations
If you're curious about who's hanging out in your family tree, there's never been a better time to find out. Get this book, get online and get started today!
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