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The family tree problem solver tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors

Presents ideas and tips for overcoming common obstacles researching genealogies, including advice on how to find records before civil registration, using censuses, and advanced court records.

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Main Author:	Rising, Marsha Hoffman, 1945- (Author)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	Cincinnati, Ohio : Family Tree Books, [2019]
Edition:	3rd edition.
Subjects:	Genealogy > Handbooks, manuals, etc. United States > Genealogy > Handbooks, manuals, etc. Handbooks and manuals.
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Summary:	Presents ideas and tips for overcoming common obstacles researching genealogies, including advice on how to find records before civil registration, using censuses, and advanced court records.
Item Description:	Expanded & updated! -- Cover.
Physical Description:	270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:	9781440300745 1440300747
Author Notes:	Marsha Hoffman Rising CG, FASG , was a professional genealogist who specialized in problem-solving issues that arise while researching nineteenth century ancestors. She also served as vice president of the National Genealogy Society and served on the boards of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Board for Certification of Genealogists, the New England Historic Genealogic Society, and as president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild. During her thirty year professional career in genealogy, she received the National Genealogical Society Award of Merit (1989), was elected a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Society (1990), received the FGS George E. Williams Award (1991), the National Genealogical Society Award of Excellence (1992), and the FGS Malcolm H. Stern Humanitarian Award (1999).