Ancestor hunt finding your family online

Have you ever wondered how far back your family's ancestry could be traced? Maybe you're curious about where your great-great grandmother came from? A good way to begin to have these questions answered is to start a family tree. However, with all of the information that is available today,...

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Main Author: Shepherdson, Nancy, 1955-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Franklin Watts, c2003.
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Summary: Have you ever wondered how far back your family's ancestry could be traced? Maybe you're curious about where your great-great grandmother came from? A good way to begin to have these questions answered is to start a family tree. However, with all of the information that is available today, starting a family tree can be a daunting task. In Ancestor Hunt: Finding Your Family Online, author Nancy Shepherdson makes finding your ancestors easy through the use of the Internet. Learn how Web sites, links, listserves, software, and online family trees can aid you in your search for ancestors living as long ago as two hundred years. Helpful hints throughout the book will assist you in avoiding common mistakes along the way and in-text challenges will ensure that you are searching correctly. A comprehensive glossary is included that defines terms you may encounter while you search online. For further reading and a list of software and video recommendations, online resources, and related organizations are included to enhance your search. Read stories by real people, just like you, as they describe their hunts and successful searches for their ancestors. So, dial up, connect, and get started on your search. Maybe someone famous is hiding in your family tree!
Physical Description: 144 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 134-139) and index.
ISBN: 0531154548
Author Notes: Nancy Shepherdson has written about online genealogy for a variety of publications. She teaches at the Writer's Studio at the University of Chicago and the Writer's Program at UCLA