Genealogical Research Guides:
America
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Ancestors 929.1 Wil
It provides basic strategies for beginning genealogical research,
and has a helpful chart of different symbols that are used on family
trees. It has a section on on-line research, and an extensive resource
directory for American states.
Genealogy Basic Online 929.10285 Fin
This book provides information on different genealogical sites that
may be helpful, and how to search the web for information on relatives.
Although some of the sites profiled deal only with America, some
should have Canadian links or information.
Going to Salt Lake City to do Family History
026.92910720792258 Par 1996
This book is helpful in planning a trip to Salt Lake City and its
Family History Library. This would be if you were doing research
on relatives who had moved to America. Chapters such as “Are
Your Ancestors in the Census?” and “What to Take”
are very informative. A floor plan of the library, a map of the
town and its sites, and a list of other genealogical resources,
are very valuable.
The Genealogist’s Handbook: Modern Methods for Researching
Family History 929.1 Wri
This book primarily deals with researching American ancestors, but
some of the tips for tracking immigrating relatives are useful for
Canadians as well. It also provides some useful strategies for understanding
census records.
The Genealogy Sourcebook 929.1072073 Car
This resource guide helps with how to arrange charts to record the
information, details how to prepare for a research trip, and how
to talk to relatives. It also has some good tips on how to research
from afar. All of the agencies mentioned are American. |
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