938. Generation by Generation. A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy.

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By Drew Smith.  This guide is organized according to the process used in genealogical research: Start with yourself, then move on to living with family and relatives, and then move backward in time, generation by generation. Each chapter describes a time period and the kinds of records available for that era, allowing beginners to learn about new types of records as needed. The guide is divided into two parts. Part I discusses relationships between family members, naming practices, genealogy software, how to review existing research, and DNA testing basics. Part II begins with a discussion of the major genealogy websites and then explains the most important record categories for all generations from the present to the colonial era. There are also chapters devoted to searching for the origins of American families in the records of Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and non-English-speaking nations. This book uses consecutive Internet screenshots to take the mystery out of online searching. It is written by an expert genealogist and teacher who are equally conversant with traditional search methods and the digital world. Paperback. 2023. Like new condition. 178 pages.