Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 9
Book Description
Major Genealogical Record Sources in the United States
Author: Major Genealogical Record Sources of Indians of the United States
Author: Genealogical Society of UtahPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archives
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Printed Sources
Author: Kory Leland MeyerinkPublisher: Ancestry.com
ISBN: 9780916489700
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 840
Book Description
"While most genealogy books focus on original records and primary sources, this title focuses on secondary sources that have proliferated because of the growth of genealogy. It identifies and explains the vast number of published genealogical sources, acting both as a guidebook and a bibliography to the printed material in the field. The introduction alone is a treasure trove of information, and should be called Genealogy Sources 101. Coverage includes encyclopedias, gazetteers, indexes, abstracts, histories, biographies, military sources, periodicals, and much more. Appendixes include CD-ROMs for family historians, major genealogical libraries in the Inited States, and a list of genealogical publishers and booksellers. This monumental source is highlyrecommended in all libraries for the beginner or expert ".--"Outstanding Reference Sources : the 1999 Selection of New Titles", American Libraries, May 1999. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA.
Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives
Author: United States. National Archives and Records ServicePublisher: National Archives & Records Administration
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Describes the kinds of population, immigration, military, and land records found in the National Archives, and shows how to use them for genealogical research.
Family history sources
Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration. Northeast RegionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Genealogy
Languages : en
Pages : 8
Book Description
The Source
Author: Arlene H. EaklePublisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Ancestry Publishing Company
ISBN:
Category : Genealogy
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description
Useful to the novice searcher, as well as the professional genealogist. Covers all aspects of research--major records, published sources, and special resources.
African American Genealogical Research
Author: Paul R. BegleyPublisher: South Carolina Department of Archives & History
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
Hidden Sources
Author: Laura Szucs PfeifferPublisher: Ancestry Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Family history researchers are accustomed to searching among vital records, censuses, and other commonly used sources. But there are any number of more-obscure sources that can lead researchers to vital information, and Obscure Sources: Great Clues in Hidden Places will introduce you to them. Bankruptcy records, special censuses, employment records, and coroners' records are only a few of the kinds of records you can turn to when other sources prove unfruitful. Obscure Sources is an overview of a large number of sources that are often overlooked. It discusses where these records can be found, offers some options for locating these records through the Internet, and provides a selected bibliography of background information and methodology.
Genealogical Notes
Author: George Lockhart RivesPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019813294
Category : Pension records
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This meticulously researched genealogical record traces the lineage of several prominent families of colonial America. George Lockhart Rives draws on a wide variety of primary sources, including church records, wills, and land deeds, to piece together a detailed picture of these families' histories. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in genealogy or the history of early America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Delaware Genealogical Research Guide
Author: Delaware Genealogical SocietyPublisher:
ISBN: 9780578584263
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
The Delaware Genealogical Research Guide contains detailed descriptions of how and where to find information about Delaware ancestors. Well organized and easy to use, the guide covers more than 20 types of records; offers suggestions for further research; and features a comprehensive compendium of more than 100 local, regional, and national record repositories and resources. In addition, discussions of Delaware's history and geography add important context and explain how competing claims to the land and protracted boundary disputes affect where records might be located. Meticulously compiled and fact-checked by members of the Delaware Genealogical Society, this guide is a valuable asset for experienced as well as novice researchers.
