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Genealogy & Family History

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  • The Family Tree Toolkit

    a Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy

    Berry, Kenyatta D.,
    The Family History Toolkit is designed to help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming and sometimes treacherous waters of finding your ancestors. While this is not a comprehensive guide to all things genealogy, it is a roadmap to help you…
    eBookLaVergne : Skyhorse Publishing, 2018 — EBOOK OVERDRIVE
  • Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com

    How to Find Your Family History on the #1 Genealogy Website

    Hendrickson, Nancy, 1947-
    Discover the secrets to Ancestry.com success! This book, newly revised and expanded, will help you get the most out of your Ancestry.com subscription. -pub.
    eBookCincinnati, Ohio : Family Tree Books, an imprint of F+W Media, Inc., [2018] — EBOOK OVERDRIVE
  • There are more historical newspaper resources than you think—and they're easier to access than you know. When researched properly, no other type of record can beat historical newspapers in "taking the pulse" of their times and places,…
    eBookBlue Ash : F+W Media, 2018 — EBOOK OVERDRIVE
  • This easy-to-use reference book draws on successful professional experience writing and publishing family histories to create a universal method for novices and seasoned genealogists alike. -pub
    eBookSydney, NSW : University of New South Wales Press, 2011 — EBOOK ENKI
  • Genealogy For Dummies covers everything you need to know about starting a genealogical research project—including where and how to find information, how to communicate with other online genealogists, how to leverage social networking sites…
    eBookHoboken, NJ : For Dummies, A Wiley Brand, [2017] — EBOOK OVERDRIVE
  • Tracing Your Ancestors' Lives

    a Guide to Social History for Family Historians

    Starmans, Barbara J.,
    Through the research advice, resources and case studies in the book, researchers can learn about their ancestors, their families and the society they lived in and record their stories for generations to come. -pub
    eBookSouth Yorkshire : Pen & Sword Family History, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd, 2017 — EBOOK EBSCOhost
  • Family Tree Magazine will help point the way toward the best research tools and practices to trace your family's history. Each issue includes tips on locating, collecting, and preserving photos, letters, diaries, church and government…
    Online MagazineYankee Publishing Inc.
  • Learn how to trace your family tree! Every issue is packed with: family history research advice hands-on learning experiences to help you become an ancestor super-sleuth & step-by-step guides to show you the path to tracing the past. From…
    Online MagazineWarners Group Publications Plc