Family History Detective: A step-by-step guide to investigating your family tree

Authors: Allen, Desmond Walls
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: REF020000, REF015000, REF013000
ISBN: 9781440316913, Related ISBNs: 1440316910, 9781440316913
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 160,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: This all-ages guide makes genealogy fun and exciting. You'll find answers to all your family history questions using the simple, achievable steps found inside.

Family History Detective includes:

   • Tips on how to find family history information in your own home
   • Websites, resources and techniques for online research
   • Complete instruction on locating and using census, courthouse and church records
   • An overview of library and archive research
   • Instructions on how to plan, record and organize your research
   • Fun ways to share your discoveries with others
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