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  • 776. U. S. Catholic Sources, A Diocesan Research Guide

    776. U. S. Catholic Sources, A Diocesan Research Guide

    $ 15.00

    Compiled by Virginia Humling. 1995. First edition.  The information in this guide was compiled from questionnaires mailed to all of the Roman Catholic dioceses within the U.S. All but three of the diocese responded.  The amount of data varies. Softbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 8.5” x 11”,  106 pages.

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  • 779. The Census Book

    779. The Census Book

    $ 15.00

    A Genealogists Guide to Federal Census Facts, Schedules, and Indexes with Master Extraction Forms for Federal Census Schedules, 1790-1930. By William Dollarhide. 1999. First Edition. The Census Book gives many unknown facts and peculiarities about census records and includes 29 census extraction forms, 1790-1930. These forms enable you to copy and track your ancestor’s information….

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  • 790. Confederate Research Sources. Guide to Archive Collections.

    790. Confederate Research Sources. Guide to Archive Collections.

    $ 15.00

    By James C. Neagles. 1986. First edition. This book was written for the ancestor hunter who may be descended from a soldier or sailor who fought in a military unit of the Confederate forces during the American Civil War. It points out what Confederate records there are and their exact location. Softbound, good condition, non-circulating…

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  • 793. The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy

    793. The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy

    $ 15.00

    By Val D. Greenwood. 2nd Edition. Explains the principles of genealogical research; identifies various classes of records that may be used in that research and tell where to find them, and includes information about the use of computers in compiling family histories.  Hardbound, good condition, non-circulating library edition (has library ID markings), 6” x 9.25”,…

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  • 794. Guide to Genealogical Resources in the British Isles

    794. Guide to Genealogical Resources in the British Isles

    $ 15.00

    By Dolores B. Owen. 1989. Owen lists institutions alphabetically by town, covering those with collections of interest to genealogists and to family and local historians. Listings include address, telephone number, access to the records, duplicating capabilities, services offered, Book Sales, Book Sales > Publications, an account of the holdings, and conditions for admission. Includes maps….

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  • 797. Applied Genealogy

    797. Applied Genealogy

    $ 20.00

    By Eugene A. Stratton. Includes: Background and purposes of genealogy; Genealogical potpourri; The scholarly journals; Standards and documentation; Whole-family genealogy; Onomastic evidence vs. the name’s the same game; Analyzing evidence; Indirect evidence; Forgivable sins; Pride of ancestry; hereditary societies; Royal genealogy; class studies; Royal genealogy; ways and means; Academia and genealogy; Computers and genealogy; The…

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  • 864. Genealogy 101: How To Trace Your Family's History and Heritage.

    864. Genealogy 101: How To Trace Your Family’s History and Heritage.

    $ 15.00

    Author: Barbara Renick. 2003. For the uninitiated researcher, this volume includes the steps needed to find out who your ancestors really were and for even the more experienced genealogical researchers it brings together the important principles and practices. Covers such topics as the importance of staying organized and how to go about it; where and…

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  • 881 Genealogical Resources in the New York Metropolitan Area.

    881 Genealogical Resources in the New York Metropolitan Area.

    $ 15.00

    Edited by Estelle M. Guzik. Published by the Jewish Genealogical Society in 1989, First Edition | Binding: Hard Cover| Condition: Good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. | Pages: 417

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  • 882. Genealogical Resources in New York.

    882. Genealogical Resources in New York.

    $ 15.00

    The most comprehensive guide to genealogical and biographical resources in New York City and Albany. Revised and Edited by Estelle M. Guzik. Publication Date: 1989, First Edition | Binding: Hard Cover | Condition: Good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings, and dust cover. | Pages: 404

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  • 883. New York Genealogical Research.

    883. New York Genealogical Research.

    $ 15.00

    By George K. Schweitzer, Ph. D., ScD. A guide to genealogical research in New York state. Chapters discuss the types of records available, locating records, research procedures in New York City and information on other counties. Publication Date: 1989m | Binding: Soft Cover; 9” x 6.25” x 0.8”. Condition: Good; non-circulating library edition , with…

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  • 884. Biography Of A River: The Living Mississippi.

    884. Biography Of A River: The Living Mississippi.

    $ 15.00

    By Edith McCall. Traces the history of the Mississippi River, presents stories of people whose lives were affected by the river, and describes how humans have changed the Mississippi. Publication Date: 1990 | Binding: Hard Cover; 6.5” x 9.5” x 0.75”| Condition: Good ; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings, and dust cover. |…

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  • 888. Brickwall Solutions to Genealogy Problems.

    888. Brickwall Solutions to Genealogy Problems.

    $ 15.00

    From the publishers of Family Chronicle Magazine. This collection of 500 brickwall solutions shows how genealogists and family historians have found ways around their research problems, using the latest technology or tried and true research techniques, combined with logic and perseverance, to overcome their genealogy brick walls. Publication Date: 2003 | Binding: Soft Cover| Condition:…

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  • 891. South Carolina Genealogical Research.

    891. South Carolina Genealogical Research.

    $ 15.00

    By George K. Schweitzer, Ph.D., ScD. Great condition paperback is clean and bright – orange cover has had a mylar protector laminate attached very neatly. Publication Date: 1985| Binding: Soft Cover; 6” x 9” x 0.5”| Condition: Good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings.|Pages: 192

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  • 892. The Negro in Pennsylvania History.

    892. The Negro in Pennsylvania History.

    $ 15.00

    By Ira V. Brown. Dr. Brown has provides an understanding of the beginnings and practice of Negro slavery in Pennsylvania, the legislation that ended the practice in the state, Pennsylvania’s part in the growth of abolition sentiment, the part played by Prominent Negro Pennsylvanians in the struggle for political rights, the growth of the Negro…

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  • 893. Georgia Genealogical Research.

    893. Georgia Genealogical Research.

    $ 15.00

    By George K. Schweitzer, Ph.D., ScD. Schweitzer’s writing style is plain and direct and he includes a wonderful county by county listing of resources for each state as well as overall statewide resources and records available at the Federal level. Publication Date: 1987 | Binding: Soft Cover; 6” x 9” x 0.75” | Condition: Good;…

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  • 895. Pennsylvania Genealogical Research.

    895. Pennsylvania Genealogical Research.

    $ 15.00

    By George K. Schweitzer, Ph.D., ScD. A book containing 1309 sources for tracing your PA ancestor along with detailed instructions. Chapters include 1: PA Background, II: Types of Records, III Record Locations, IV: Research procedures and County Listings (details listing of records available for each of the 67 counties). Publication Date: 1986| Binding: Soft Cover;…

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  • 896. Revolutionary War Genealogy.

    896. Revolutionary War Genealogy.

    $ 15.00

    By George K. Schweitzer, Ph.D., Sc.D., self-published. Table of Contents: Chapter1: History of the War; Chapter 2: The Archives; Chapter 3: National Book Sales, Book Sales > Publications; Chapter 4: State Book Sales, Book Sales > Publications; Chapter 5: Local Sources; Chapter 6: Histories: Individual, Regimentl, Battle, State, Group; Chapter 7: Sites, Museums, Memoires.

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  • 897. Genealogical Research: Methods and Sources. Volume I.

    897. Genealogical Research: Methods and Sources. Volume I.

    $ 24.00

    Published by the American Society of Genealogists. Publication Date: 1975| Binding: Hard Cover | Condition: Very good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. | Pages: 579

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  • 903. Ellis Island. Gateway to America.

    903. Ellis Island. Gateway to America.

    $ 15.00

    In this volume, leading family history author and researcher Loretto Dennis Szucs explains how you can find out if your relatives were among the millions who were processed for entry at this historic landmark. This book details the immigrant experience at Ellis Island and teaches you about the records that are available to help you…

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  • 904. Pocket Guide to Genealogical Resource Center of the Mid-Atlantic.

    904. Pocket Guide to Genealogical Resource Center of the Mid-Atlantic.

    $ 15.00

    A Quick, Up-to-Date Reference to Genealogical Archives, Libraries & Leading Historical Society in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Compiled by Laruen Wright. Publication Date: 1997| Binding: Soft Cover| Condition: Good; non-circulating library edition, with library ID markings. | Pages: 42

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