The family tree problem solver : tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors
Presents ideas and tips for overcoming common obstacles researching genealogies, including advice on how to find records before civil registration, using censuses, and advanced court records.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781440300745
- ISBN: 1440300747
- Physical Description: 270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Edition: 3rd edition.
- Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : Family Tree Books, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
General Note: | Expanded & updated! -- Cover. |
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Analyzing research problems and planning strategies -- Avoiding ten common genealogy mistakes -- Finding births, marriages, and deaths before civil registration -- Locating missing ancestors in the census -- Researching friends, associates, and extended family members -- Problem-solving with court records -- Replacing burned courthouse records -- Utilizing land records -- Sorting individuals with the same name -- Finding pre-1850 ancestors -- Analyzing evidence -- Accepting online family tree hints -- Applying DNA test results to your research. |
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Subject: | Genealogy. United States > Genealogy > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Genealogy. United States. |
Genre: | Handbooks and manuals. Handbooks and manuals. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at State Library of Alabama.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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APLS | 929.1072 RIS | 31291002940557 | GENEALOGY | Available | - |