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.
| Main Author: | Rising, Marsha Hoffman, 1945- (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cincinnati, Ohio :
Family Tree Books,
[2019]
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| Edition: | 3rd edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Analyzing research problems and planning strategies
- Avoiding ten common genealogy mistakes
- Finding births, marriages, and deaths before civil registration
- Locating missing ancestors in the census
- Researching friends, associates, and extended family members
- Problem-solving with court records
- Replacing burned courthouse records
- Utilizing land records
- Sorting individuals with the same name
- Finding pre-1850 ancestors
- Analyzing evidence
- Accepting online family tree hints
- Applying DNA test results to your research.