How to Do Everything Genealogy (Paperback)

~ George G. Morgan (Author)

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Trace your family tree and discover your roots

Fully updated and revised, this bestselling genealogy guide helps you tap into the wealth of global ancestry records and offers proven strategies for both traditional and electronic research. How to Do Everything: Genealogy, Second Edition explores basic rules of genealogical evidence, evaluation of source materials, research methods, and successful techniques for web-based research. You'll get new information on DNA-based records, social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, the latest hardware and software, and much more.

• Set up and organize your family tree
• Place your ancestors into context and locate essential records of their lives
• Trace census, immigration, church, cemetery, military, and property records in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
• Locate and access document repositories, such as libraries and archives and their online catalogs
• Conduct effective Internet research
• Get past brick walls and dead ends in your research
• Research and verify your ancestors using genetic genealogy (DNA)
• Plan a very successful research trip
• Determine the best technology for your research, including portable devices and databases
• Share your findings with family members and collaborate with other researchers

About the Author

George G. Morgan is the president of Aha! Seminars, Inc., which provides training for libraries and genealogical societies. He is the author of six books and hundreds of articles on genealogy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 456 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 2 edition (April 9, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071625348
• ISBN-13: 978-0071625340
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,278 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly what you need to know about Genealogy research, September 4, 2009

By	Gary Routh (Littleton, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I select and buy books for our Columbine Genealogical and Historical Society to donate to local libraries. This book got my attention when it arrived and I am utterly amazed at the quality and detail of its contents. George is legend in the genealogy community, he has done it all and his advice and examples in this updated 2nd edition are dead on. His examples are perfect and his text lean and to the point. I've done lots of genealogy research, and I was picking up new tips in each chapter, like this bit of advice to get access to today's 'semi-restricted' public records found on pgs 317-318:
(quote)"... Be prepared by carrying a copy of your pedigree chart with you, along with copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses, death certificates, obituaries, and other documentation that might prove your relationship. The fact that you 'are' prepared to prove your relationship speaks volumes to the people from whom you make these requests." (end quote)
I have recommended this book to our society instructors as well as numerous friends. Much of the material in this book comes from George's seminars which are always top notch. Considering the price of seminars these days, the book is a true bargain!