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~ Rhonda Mcclure (Author)

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"Am I related to someone famous?" is one of the first questions many people want to know when they become interested in genealogy. In fact, this question often sparks people to begin the climb up their family tree. Or, they might receive offers through the mail for their "family crest," complete with a generic summary of their family name, then wonder if they could be descended from royalty.

Finding Your Famous {and Infamous} Ancestors is the first book of its kind to show readers how to find out if they are really related to someone famous or infamous, or if they descend from royalty, and how to separate family myths from facts. All levels of researchers will find helpful instruction in this fun-to-read genealogy guidebook, and it will entice dabblers in family history to get hooked onto a lifelong hobby.

Readers will learn how to begin the task of finding their connection to a celebrity by combining traditional research techniques with new advances and resources available on the Internet. Celebrity case studies, both contemporary and historic, will help them learn how to get the most out of genealogical resources, including where to find the information, what to look for when using it and how to take what is found and move to the next step in the research process.

It's a fun, beginner-friendly way of helping people discover the truth about their past, perfect for genealogists and non-genealogists alike!

About the Author

Rhonda McClure-current president of the Genealogical Speakers Guild-is a professional genealogist and lecturer specializing in New England research and computerized genealogy. She writes a "Celebrity Roots" column in Biography magazine, and she compiles celebrity trees for the A&E Network in conjunction with various episodes of Biography and specials as seen on the A&E and History channels. She is also the author of The Genealogist's Computer Companion and The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy. Rhonda lives in St. Cloud, Florida.

Product Details

Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Betterway Books (November 15, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1558706542
ISBN-13: 978-1558706545
Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,270,212 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Researching and revealing both noble and ignoble roots, April 4, 2004

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Rhonda McClure's Finding Your Famous & Infamous Ancestors will appeal to any who want to validate or verify their family stories. From unearthing outlaws and troublemakers to tracking American connections to royalty and drawing connections to celebrities, this is packed with lively coverage on researching and revealing both noble and ignoble roots.

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