Eighteen years ago, author Robert W. Marlin began his search for the extended family he had never known. Coming to the realization that he had never even heard about his grandparents, he set out to locate his lost ancestors and learn about their lives. Through his own compelling and poignant story, Marlin details the basics of tracing family history back to your sixteen great-great-grandparents. My Sixteen is the perfect book for the beginning or intermediate genealogist. It contains essential how-to information on obtaining and understanding primary records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates. It describes how to use census records, the census Soundex, street directories, immigration and naturalization records, computer genealogy, and other valuable research sources. Marlin also provides numerous tips and short cuts learned first-hand, points out potential pitfalls in doing genealogical research, and provides several new techniques for conducting family history research.
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"...an exhilarating read....while geared for beginners, can also be helpful to
experienced researchers." -- National Genealogical Society Quarterly
"...especially helpful to those whose grandparents immigrated in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century....holds the reader's interest..." -- Arizona State Genealogical Society
"...holds our interest...while demonstrating what records are available and how to access them." -- Ohio Genealogical Society
"...illustrates pitfalls, pathways and the essential instructions to follow in conducting family research." -- Everton's Genealogical Helper
"...provides many insights into effective early genealogy research." -- Friends of the National Archives
"An excellent guide for Genealogy. This book should be 'must' reading for all beginners!" -- LakeHavasu Genealogical Society, Lake Havasu City, Arizona
"I recommend that all our members read this book. The beginner will need to study it more carefully and use it as a guide; the more advanced researcher will enjoy Robert's stories and gain some useful tips." -- Etz Chiam, Newsletter of the Jewish Genealogical Society of Central Florida
"Unusual...chronicles the author's personal research journey as information gleaned...leads him from clue to discovery. Case studies are used to explain sources as they are developed." -- Ancestry Magazine
About the Author
Robert W. Marlin is a professional genealogical consultant. He lectures frequently, has written numerous articles on genealogical research, and is a regular contributor to Ancestry and Family Chronicle magazine.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great self help book for people with ancestry in new york,
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This review is from: My Sixteen : A Self-Help Guide to Finding Your Sixteen Great-Great Grandparents (Paperback)
Just quick and easy here.. My family came to this country and settled in New York in the past 4 generations (my fathers side being 2).. I have been reasearching my family history for many years (Mr. Marlin might be acquainted with Mrs' Willis and Ward from the Orlando Public Library who would remember this brat from the past!) I found his book very informative to give me a couple of more avenues to explore.. Very well written! I hung on every word! Thanks Mr. Marlin!Matthew Barrett, Fairfax, Va
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