Author: W. Daniel Quillen Publisher: Cold Spring Press ISBN: 9781593601881 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The essential follow-on guide from the author of our classic "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors," this book shows advanced do-it-yourselfers how to tackle common research problems! Leading genealogy author W. Daniel Quillen picks up where he left off in "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" in this newly revised second edition. He shows do-it yourself genealogists who have progressed past his beginning steps exactly how to find their ancestors with more advanced methods of researching those hard-to-find ancestors. Quillen tells readers how to overcome those difficult roadblocks that frequently crop up. Investigative techniques, research insights and new websites are highlighted to assit with more advanced genealogical research. Areas covered include in-depth census research; mortality schedules; extensive section on military records; US region-by-region research assistance; global research tips; and when to engage the services of a professional genealogist and what you can expect. Family Chronicle magazine praised Quillen's work as displaying "passion and a touch of humor."
Author: W. Daniel Quillen Publisher: Cold Spring Press ISBN: 9781593601713 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Genealogy is America’s favorite hobby, and this is the #1 book to get beginners started! This new sixth edition is an easy-to-read guide to beginning genealogy. Quillen teaches the basics of getting started and guides readers through the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists, and best of all the book is filled with real-life examples. Readers are pointed to the most current web sites and government records where information can be gleaned. Overlooked resources – such as military records – are identified and instructions for procuring and using them are included. Readers will also be treated to detailed suggestions on how to write an effective and interesting life history that will be treasured by the budding genealogist’s descendants. This revised edition has expanded and revised sections on Internet research, including new web sites; more on immigration and naturalization records; the latest information available on census access and availability.
Author: W. Daniel Quillen Publisher: Open Road ISBN: 9781593602055 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The best introduction to using the Internet to search for your ancestors! Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy series examines one topic per book so you can really go in-depth in the search for your ancestors. Mastering Online Genealogy covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. The book includes information on: genealogy databases; what they are, where they are, and how to use them; free genealogy websites: who they are, strengths and weaknesses; subscription services: who they are, what they cost; pitfalls to watch out for, pratfalls to avoid the value of message boards, blogs, etc.; and what kind of computer and software to buy. The author also includes genealogy software reviews and a glossary of terms. Quillen's books have been praised by Family Chronicle magazine, Genealogy Today, BellaOnline, and many others.
Author: Dan Quillen Publisher: Cold Spring Press ISBN: 9781593602246 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The best introduction to using the Internet to search for your ancestors! Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy series examines one topic per book so you can really go in-depth in the search for your ancestors. Mastering Online Genealogy covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. This book includes information on genealogy databases: what they are, where they are, and how to use them; free genealogy websites: who they are, strengths and weaknesses; subscription services: who they are, what they cost; pitfalls to watch out for, pratfalls to avoid the value of message boards, blogs, etc.; and what kind of computer and software to buy. The author also includes genealogy software reviews and a glossary of terms. Quillen's books have been praised by Family Chronicle magazine, Genealogy Today, BellaOnline, and many others.
Author: W. Daniel Quillen Publisher: Cold Spring Press ISBN: 9781593601461 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Great price for a great introduction to online genealogy! First in the new Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy series, this book covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. It teaches readers about the Internet as an effective genealogical research tool, explains what genealogy databases are, where they are, and how to use them, details pitfalls to watch out for, tells the value of message boards and blogs, and much more.
Author: Stella Colwell Publisher: Alan Sutton Publishing ISBN: 9780750911870 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 224
Book Description
A long overdue practical guide for the family historian, offering a self-help guide to research skills involved in identifying, locating and using a wide range of sources, how to assess the evidence, and 'how to get out of a mess'. Advice is given on research planning, time-management, and presentation and storage of discoveries. Stella Colwell is a highly respected genealogist and the author of several books on the subject, including The Family History Book and Tracing Your Family Tree.
Author: W. Daniel Quillen Publisher: Cold Spring Press ISBN: 9781593601973 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
There is no better book to get beginners started in America's top hobby: genealogy! This new 7th edition is an easy-to-read guide to beginning genealogy. Quillen teaches the basics of getting started and guides readers through the tricks and techniques of professional genealogists, and best of all the book is filled with real-life examples from Dan's own searches over the years. Readers are pointed to the most current web sites and government records where information can be gleaned. Overlooked resources – such as military, family and church records – are identified and instructions for procuring and using them are included. Readers will also be treated to detailed suggestions on how to write an effective and interesting life history that will be treasured by the budding genealogist’s descendants. This revised edition has a new section on the Soundex system; new topics in Internet research, including new web sites; and more on immigration, naturalization, census and military records.
Author: Fallon N. Green Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN: 147726325X Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 265
Book Description
Portable and easy-to-read, the first volume of the African American Researcher's Guide to Online Genealogical Sources, can go with you anywhere. It can fit in your purse, in your desk or in your research bag. Or...just add it to your reference library. Well-crafted and concise, this volume is a must-read for any beginning African American Genealogist. A dynamic resource, it is indisputably the best book for African Americans looking to pursue online genealogical research. The African American Researcher's Guide to Online Genealogical Sources outlines essential steps and pinpoints available internet resources. Inside there are links to free and subscription databases, research projects, university studies, transcriptions, compendium genealogies, scanned images, online digital archives, state and local archives, instructional materials, podcasts, wikis, search portals, online directories, historical societies, message boards, mailing lists and hobby groups. If you want to search for your family’s genealogy, but don’t know where to start this is the book for you.
Author: W. Daniel Quillen Publisher: Cold Spring Press ISBN: 9781593601492 Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The only book of its kind for amateur genealogists! This book covers the use of two of the most effective sets of genealogical information available to genealogists: Census and military records. Quillen’s Essentials of Genealogy includes: what they are, how to use them, pitfalls, and issues concerning the information found.
Author: W. Daniel Quillen
Author: W. Daniel Quillen
Author: W. Daniel Quillen
Author: Dan Quillen
Author: W. Daniel Quillen
Author: Stella Colwell
Author: W. Daniel Quillen
Author: Sally Landreville
Author: Fallon N. Green
Author: W. Daniel Quillen