304 pages, including index.The present work supersedes the 1964 Guide to Genealogical Records In the National Archives. A complete revision and enlargement, the new guide includes records not described in the earlier edition, particularly records of genealogical value in the National Archives Field Branches. It also contains illustrations and photographs, citations to microfilm publications, and expanded and clarified descriptions of the records. View More...
Amite county was created in 1809. It is located in the famed Natchez District of Mississippi which was considered one of the first outpost in the Southwest. The major portion of this book is devoted to abstracts of Minutes from the original books of the Baptists and Presbyterian Churches located within Amite County, MS. 696 Pages. @ View More...
781 pages including index. This book is designed to help you recover the multigenerational facts of your ancestry, it's an expansive guide to the most useful resources in each of the fifty United States and the District of Columbia. Organized by State, the book easily directs you to information rich resources in areas including: Vital Records, Census Records, Internet Resources, County Resources, etc... View More...
A case study of two brothers, Julius and Wilhelm Wagner, who immigrated to the United States from Baden, Germany. Julius immigrated as part of an early communist group, the "Darmstädters" or "Forty," who established the utopian settlement of Bettina in 1847. His anti-slavery beliefs forced Julius to Mexico during the Civil War, but he returned to Texas after the war. His older brother Wilhelm fled Germany in 1851 as a result of his liberal political beliefs and settled in Texas. He founded a German-language newspaper when he moved to Freeport, Illinois. 303 Pages. @ View More...
This updated edition of 'In Search of Your German Roots' is designed to help you trace your German ancestry; not only in Germany but in all the German- speaking areas of Europe, from the Baltic to the Crimea, from the Czech Republic to Belgium. It shows you how to conduct your research by correspondence and e-mail; how to work in your own home, at your computer, using the resources of libraries and archives or the records of church and state. Thanks to the Internet, its much easier to search for your German ancestors today than when the book was originally written. All of the major archives an... View More...
Provides instructions on organizing family history files, interviewing family members, assembling to-do lists, research, and preserving photographs and heirlooms. No CD. Index. 292 p. & View More...
720 pages, including index. This is one of 400 copies. In this compilation we have striven to indicate clearly when a relationship was assumed with no verification by family or other records. In some cases an assumed relationship has been shown so that the relative position of family groups will be maintained according to generations. View More...
Genealogy of a family of the middle class and a story of a family, who in its past, as well as present, has played only humble, but important roles, "in the great events that make up the major history of our national life." Motivation for this book is, primarily, the desire to memorialize our courageous immigrant ancestors and also as a "gift" to those of the family, present and future, who might harbor an interest or curiosity in matters pertaining to their ancestry, family history, and/or genealogy. This book has been compiled with the "Tolson family" in mind. 228 Pages. @ View More...
A practical guide to basic principles of family research giving you step-by-step instructions to get started on your family tree with a straightforward and fun process, clarify goals and decide what you want to learn first, assemble information needed to identify your ancestors, keep your findings organized, choosing the best genealogy software, finding your ancestors in other countries, preserving your family's history and heritage. 241 Pages. @ View More...
Family historians depend upon thousands of people unknown to them. They exchange research with others; copy information from books and databases; and write libraries, societies, and government offices. At times they even hire professionals to do legwork in distant areas and trust strangers to solve important problems. But how can a researcher be assured that he or she is producing or receiving reliable results? This official manual from the Board of Certification for Genealogists provides a standard by which all genealogists can pattern their work.
Accuracy is fundamental to genealogical research. Without it, a family'sBCG history would be fiction. This manual presents the standards family historians use to obtain valid results. View More...
Comprehensive list of English source addresses in genealogy for all counties in England, such as church records, repositories and libraries, wills and administrations, marriages, etc.
First published in 1977, Black Genealogy remains a unique guide guide among standard genealogical references. Author Charles Blockson, a noted genealogist and african american historian, traced his own family roots back through the 18th century. Along his journey, he discovered obstacles and advantages that make searching for black family history a rewarding experience.
Vignettes about members of the Polakavetz family beginning with Polish-born Jacob and his wife Belah Richter who emigrated to and were possibly the first Jewish family in Troy, North Carolina. 231 Pages. @ View More...
391 pages. This book fills a gap in our knowledge of naturalization records and enables us, at last, to make practical use of this all-important genealogical resource. Comparable in many ways to census records, naturalization records are a mine of priceless information and include such items as place and date of birth, foreign and current places of residence, marital status, names, ages, and place of birth of other family members, occupation, port and date of entry into the U.S., and more. View More...
246 pages, including index. This book will share insights and expertise, ensuring that your search starts off on the right foot. You'll discover how to get birth, marriage and death records, obtain federal and state census records, estate files, and much more. View More...
674 pages, including index. These books are a compilation of approximately 37,000 known or presumed marriages that occurred prior to 1700, arranged alphabetically by groom. The work is so huge and so comprehensive (it is estimated that 99 percent of all such marriages are included). Sold as a set of 3 Volumes A thru Z View More...
182 pages, including index. This book answers the most fundamental questions about genealogical research on the Internet: How do I get online? What type of computer software do I need? What I do once I'm online? Where do I start? And much more View More...
Includes Census Returns, Wills, Directories, Deeds, Recorded Gravestone Inscriptions, List of Record Repositories, and more than 2,000 source references. Index. 255 p. & View More...
Stop struggling to manage all your genealogy facts, files, and data--make a plan of attack to maximize your progress. Organize Your Genealogy will show you how to use tried-and-true methods and the latest tech tools and genealogy software to organize your research plan, workspace, and family-history finds.
This is another classic reference book that provides timeless research information about land and property records. These records often enable a genealogy researcher to find important clues to their ancestors. For example, land records provide proof of your ancestor's location in a particular time period as well as give clues of where they might have moved from or relocated to another area. While this book is long out of print, it is of equal help to the long-time researcher as well as to beginners. View More...
The author received a box of stuff from his aunt that has been hidden away for over 50 years. The contents revealed the genealogy and history of the little know Patterson family of Colonial Pennsylvania. After eight years of research the author discovers in detail the contributions of his forefathers to the growth of America. 84 Pages. @ View More...
654 pages, including index. A manual for Researches, Writers, Editors, Lectures, and Librarians. Professional Genealogy is a landmark the field's most significant publication since 1960. View More...
290 pages, including index. This book guides you when the trail goes cold. It presents a unique down-to-earth look at genealogical research, employing he savvy experience of world-famous literary sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple. View More...
This book is compiled with forms to help you unmuzzle your past. Forms for organizing research and files, letter writing, blank forms, forms for reference and study. Research planning worksheet. And much more. View More...
All three volumes of books are included. The New England Historical and Genealogical Register is the oldest continuously published genealogical journal in the Anglo-American world. For 136 years, since January 1847, and under twenty-one editors, the 400-pls annual pages of the Register have constituted the major official publication of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, MA. The articles fall moreover, into four categories: (1) compiled genealogies, usually treating the agnate or male-line descendants of a single immigrant, often for five generations, and since Volume 24 ... View More...
910 pages, including index. Sold as set Volume I and Volume II With a 2008 Addendum, Coda, and Final Addition. Who were Themselves Notable or Left Descendants Notable in American History. Royal descent is the "gateway" to the ancient and feudal world. View More...
