How to Do Everything Genealogy » (New Edition)

George G. Morgan is the president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., which provides training for libraries and genealogical societies. He is the author of six books and hundreds of articles on genealogy.

Trace your family tree and discover your roots

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.

• Set up and organize your family tree

• Place your ancestors into context and locate essential records of their lives

• Trace census, immigration, church, cemetery, military, and property records in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

• Locate and access document repositories, such as libraries and archives and their online catalogs

• Conduct effective Internet research

• Get past brick walls and dead ends in your research

• Research and verify your ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA)

• Plan a very successful research trip

• Determine the best technology for your research, including portable devices and databases

• Share your findings with family members and collaborate with other researchers

Part I: Begin Your Family History Odyssey
Chapter 1. Why Explore Your Genealogy?
Chapter 2. Balance Traditional and Electronic Research Chapter 3. Organize and Create Your Family Tree Chapter 4. Place Your Ancestors into Context and Locate Vital Records Chapter 5. Use Census Schedules and Records to Locate Your Ancestors Chapter 6. Extend Your Research with Advanced Record Types Chapter 7. Use the Many Types of Military Service Records Chapter 8. Understand and Use Land and Property Records Chapter 9. Locate and Use Immigration and Naturalization Records
Part II: Research Methods and Strategies
Chapter 10. Discover Where to Locate Documents About Your Family Chapter 11. Learn How to Successfully Research Your Ancestors on the Internet Chapter 12. Research and Verify Your Ancestors Using Genetic Genealogy (DNA)
Chapter 13. Follow Alternative Research Paths to Locate Difficult Records Chapter 14. Plan a Very Successful Genealogical Research Trip Chapter 15. Harness Technology for Your Genealogical Research
Index

George G. Morgan is the president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., which provides training for libraries and genealogical societies. He is the author of six books and hundreds of articles on genealogy.