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Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes
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Genealogists are like detectives. Working out puzzles is the name of their game! If you have ever wanted to research and document your family history the right way, then Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is for you! Authored by professional genealogist Shannon Combs-Bennett, this award-winning genealogy book explains the joys, challenges, and triumphs of researching your family's origins. While many people assume genealogy research starts online, Combs-Bennett shows the importance of starting a family tree using documents that can be found in your own home!
Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style that avoids complex jargon. There are lots of examples, case studies, and advice that can help would-be family historians quickly get up to speed. In addition to listing best practices for conducting genealogical research, Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes also warns readers about the many pitfalls of family research, from "brick wall" mysteries to time-wasting online searches. Topics include:
Why are people so interested in family history?
Evaluating clues, facts, and myths in family stories
The importance of linking generations
Vital records, from birth certificates to death records
Non-vital records, from census forms to wills
Religious records
Five things that can trip up newbies researching family history
Best practices for genealogy road trips
Interviewing relatives, and dealing with skeptics
Pros and cons of online genealogy research
Genealogy communities and continuing education
Genetic genealogy basics
Understanding the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA)
Genetic genealogy and adoptees
Non-paternal events and other skeletons in the genetic closet
Visualizing family history with charts
Research logs and genealogy journals
How to create good source citations
Preserving records and research
Genealogy software and GEDCOM files
Planning for disasters
Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is not a comprehensive guide. Nevertheless, in a single reading you will be able to understand some important research basics that will serve you well as you embark on a journey to figure out the origins of your family. Creating a strong family tree will not only satisfy your own curiosity, but will also serve as a record to share with relatives and future generations! Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is a winner of a silver Benjamin Franklin award from the Independent Book Publishers Association.
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