Book Description
Genealogy Basics Online is an important resource for the beginner researching family history. More than just a list of helpful Web sites, this book provides tips for how to manage a structured search for family surnames and documents such as birth, death and marriage certificates. Even with little or no Internet experience, Genealogy Basics Online can show anyone how to begin using the vast resources of the World Wide Web to facilitate genealogical research. The Internet is a virtually limitless resource for genealogy research. Given the ease of communication, as well as the global distribution of individuals researching family histories, more people than ever are discovering detailed genealogical information that would have been difficult or impossible to access before. Genealogy Basics Online goes beyond simply listing genealogical Web sites by including reviews of the sites listed, as well as tips for how to get the best results from searching them. Whether you use AOL or another ISP, surf like a pro or barely get your feet wet checking e-mail, Genealogy Basics Online can help you get to the roots of your family tree.
About the Author
Cherri Melton Flinn developed an interest in genealogy as a child, but never pursued her research until purchasing a home computer and family tree-building software. Through diligence and trial and error, she collected more than 5,000 names and narratives to help complete her own family history. Requests from family and friends prompted Cherri to share her expertise with others. Her first class in online genealogy research, conducted at a local college, filled up immediately, and she will be instructing additional workshops and classes in the future.