Unpuzzling Your PastBest-selling genealogy author Emily Croom presents a new and expanded version of her best-selling guide to genealogy. It provides readers with all the tools and information they need to jump into this great American hobby by focusing on fundamental strategies for success, questions to ask, places for research, and interesting examples of each step along the way. Throughout, readers will find techniques and suggestions for: * tapping family documents, oral tradition, and memories * exploring the vast array of U.S. public records, from newspapers and tombstones to censuses and land records * getting the most from names, dates, and handwriting of the past * developing a first-rate and meaningful family history Well-organized, well written, and comprehensive, this guide also offers readers charts, illustrations, reference sidebars, bibliographies, a glossary, and useful, reproducible forms. Each chapter is capped with a list of Things To Do Now to encourage readers or students to apply what they have learned. Recent polls show that 60% of the U.S. population is interested in researching their family history! Emily Croom is an active researcher, teacher, and lecturer in genealogy. She holds a master's degree in history and contributes articles to several genealogy periodicals. Her other books include the companion volume, the Unpuzzling Your Past Workbook, the widely-acclaimed the Genealogist's Companion & Sourcebook, and the exciting the Sleuth Book for Genealogists. |
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... wife , Elizabeth C. , were entitled to property under the will of Allen ; this shows Thomas and Elizabeth as husband / wife and confirms her maiden name as Arnold . The only way she ( by law , her husband in her name ) and James A ...
... wife , Elizabeth C. , were entitled to property under the will of Allen ; this shows Thomas and Elizabeth as husband / wife and confirms her maiden name as Arnold . The only way she ( by law , her husband in her name ) and James A ...
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Emily Croom. Technique Idea Generator first wife , Elizabeth and Mary being common examples . This situation can trap genealogists , who may count only one wife , especially if the two wives were of similar ages . One clue to a second ...
Emily Croom. Technique Idea Generator first wife , Elizabeth and Mary being common examples . This situation can trap genealogists , who may count only one wife , especially if the two wives were of similar ages . One clue to a second ...
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... wife was mentioned ? Again , the deed gives some specific genealogical information and prompts questions for further ... wife relinquished her dower rights and / or date a wife was examined on her willingness to sell • volume and page ...
... wife was mentioned ? Again , the deed gives some specific genealogical information and prompts questions for further ... wife relinquished her dower rights and / or date a wife was examined on her willingness to sell • volume and page ...
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Unpuzzling Your Past: The Best-selling Basic Guide to Genealogy Emily Anne Croom No preview available - 2010 |
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