Research methods for family historians. 2003. Broadens the scope from a guide for North Americans to a useful resource for researchers from all over the globe. For family historians researching Scottish roots, this book continues to be indispensable. ISBN 1593310277. 249 pages. Paperback, with plastic coating. Good Condition. Non-circulating library edition. Hardly used.
Fifth paperback printing, 2008. ISBN 9780882898025. Offers a vast array of facilities for genealogical research and this book tells you exactly how to tap into the wealth of services and information available to trace your Scottish forebears and make the best use of these resources. The author shows how two individuals, who initially had information…
Third edition, 2004. Revised and updated by Leslie Hodgson. ISBN 10 0806317485252. 252 pages. A practical guide to researching Scottish roots. Packed with information and advice on basic research techniques, essential sources, heraldry, tartans and surnames, this comprehensive manual will assist you on your search. It also includes a step-by-step model to drawing up a…
Revised and edited by Donal F. Begley, Irish Genealogical Office. Softbound. 145 pages. Good condition but binding glue is drying out. Library donation; never circulated. The purpose of this book is to give, as briefly as possible, the facts to those with an interest in Irish ancestry and genealogical research in Ireland.
Revised and edited by Donal F. Begley, Irish Genealogical Office. Softbound. 160 pages. Good condition. Library donation; never circulated. The purpose of this book is to give, as briefly as possible, the facts to those with an interest in Irish ancestry and genealogical research in Ireland.
By Noel Currer-Briggs and Royston Gambier. 1981. This step-by-step book shows how tracing your personal genealogy can become a fascinating piece of detective work through time. Hardbound, with dust jacket. Donated library copy; never circulated. ISBN: 0002168588.
By E. Kay Kirkham. The suggestions in this volume come as a results of not less than 15 years of professional research. Second printing. Hardbound; good condition; library donation; never circulated. 82 pages.
By Kenyatta D. Berry, Host of Genealogy Roadshow. Signed copy. Published in 2018, this 267-page, softbound publication is a roadmap to help you on your journey of discovery. Whether you are looking for your African, Asian, European, or Jewish ancestry this guides you on how and where to begin, what records are available both online…
The Library: A Guide to the LDS Family History Library. Edited by Johni Cerny and Wendy Elliott (1988). The collections and services of The Library are concisely described in this comprehensive book. Some of the topics include histories of states and foreign countries containing genealogically important facts, explanations of settlement and migration patterns, concise descriptions…
Compendium of Historical Sources, The How and Where of American Genealogy by Ronald A. Bremer (1984). This huge volume includes descriptions for searching records, starting with General Principals of Genealogy Research and including all types of resources, ending with a glossary and index. 8.25″ X 10.75” X 2″, softbound, 914 pages. Library copy with library…
Working In the Vineyards of Genealogy by Willard Heiss (1993). Donated by the Indiana History Society, Indianapolis. This volume is a compilation of 84 of the 118 articles written by Willard Heiss for the Indiana Historical Society publication Genealogy about doing genealogical research in Indiana (USA). 8.75″ X 11.25 X 0.75″, hard cover, 242 pages….
732. Ancestral Trails. The Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History, Second Edition (2004). This book is ideal for the beginner and the experienced researcher alike and will enable those who are persistent enough to trace their ancestry back to the Middle Ages. 6″ X 9” x 2″, softbound, 873 pages. Library copy with…
Genealogical research standards by Derek Harland (1963). A basic textbook for genealogical research among an almost unbelievable abundance of records now available with skillful directions to follow to achieve success. 6.25″ X 9.25 x 1″, hard cover, 404 pages. Library copy with library ID; never circulated.
How to find and record our unique heritage by Dwight A. Radford & Kyle J. Betit (2001). 296 pages. Softcover. Non-circulating library copy, with library identification markings. This volume includes guidelines, advice, strategies, sources, and internet resources.
By Margaret Dickson Falle (1962). A Guide to the Genealogical Records, Methods, and Sources in Ireland. Volume 1 features the repositories and records. Volume 2 includes the bibliography of family histories, pedigrees, and source materials published in books and periodicals and the Family Index lists over 1,400 manuscript family histories. 813 pages, ISBN-10: 0806309180, 5.5″…
This volume contains illustrations and photographs, citations to many new and previously cited microfilm Book Sales, Book Sales > Publications, and expanded and clarified descriptions of the relevant records held by the National Archives and Records Administration. Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 8.5” x 11”, 411 pages.
By Lynn Nelson. 1997. How to find and record your unique heritage. This easy-to-use reference even includes information on Italian naming traditions, how to read foreign handwriting from hundreds of years ago, ingenious tips for using an English/Italian dictionary, and a letter-writing guide you can use to request data from Italian officials – in Italian!…
By David Weitzman. 1976. Underfoot is a guide to exploring and preserving the past – your family’s past, the past of your city or town. America’s past. This book tells how all of us can find remnants of the past, interpret and record the, and most important enjoy them. Hardbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition…
By Katherine Scott Sturdevant. 2002. Filled with practical, readable, guidelines, useful tips, and ideas on how to: locate, organize, and transcribe family documents; care for fragile, older papers; annotate and illustrate documents; conduct historical research; construct a documentary volume; publish heirloom documents. Softbound, very good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 8.5” x…
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