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Finally--the only guidebook devoted exclusively to research in America's courthouses. Full of essentials starting with preparation, interacting with the clerks, using the indexes, and what to expect to find in each courthoiuse office. But it doesn't stop there. Evaluating the records and using them to solve genealogical problems are included. For those who can't travel to the courthouse personally, use of the Internet, microfilm, and published books of abstracts are discussed.

Tips galore from an author who has researched in more than 500 courthouses.

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... In this ... [are] tools for ... understanding all types of courthouse records ... This is an essential guide for courthouse research. -- Jerome C. Anderson II, Editor, The American Genealogist

...THE essential book for researching courthouses ... Rose has distilled her vast knowledge of courthouse records into a comprehensive guide ... -- Kay Germain Ingalls, CG, on cover, Courthouse Research

Christine Rose describes the multifarious resources available ... particularly useful are the specific case studies Rose introduces to illustrate essential lessons... -- John Philip Colletta, Ph.D., on cover, Courthouse Research

Genealogists will want ... this ... on every research trip ... one of the most useful books for American genealogy in years! -- New England Historic Genealogical Register

In American genealogy, the courthouse is where it's at! ... nobody has worked more of those courthouses than Christine Rose. -- Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, on cover, Courthouse Research

The author is well-known ... the best book yet for unlocking the information found in documents recorded at the courthouse ... -- Mayflower Descendant

This is the one! ... Each chapter deals with a major type of record ... [it is] replete with examples ... -- Donna Valley Russell, CG, FASG, Detroit Soc. Gene. Research

[Researchers] will find benefits on every page ... one of the best treatments of courthouse research available. -- John Frederick Dorman, The Virginia Genealogist

About the Author

Christine Rose, Certified Genealogist, Certified Genealogical Lecturer, and Fellow, American Society of Genealogists, has spent years researching in more than 500 of America's courthouses. She is a national lecturer, author, and professional genealogist. She was the recipient of the prestigious Donald Lines Jacobus award for two published genealogies. Her specialities include onsite research, military records, and federal land records. Her guidebooks are widely used among genealogists and family historians.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CR Publications; First Edition (January 1, 2004)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0929626168
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0929626161
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.55 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 0.75 x 11 inches

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Great handbook

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I haven't finished reading this volume yet, but based on a flip-through and what I've read so far, I am very impressed with the information presented. I've been researching genealogy for about 17 years, but my experience in courthouses has not been nearly as extensive as online since I've not been able to travel much out of state. Having recently volunteered to research family histories for two friends whose genealogies took place more locally, I knew I would want to make some trips closer to home to look at some actual documents. In anticipation of that I ordered this book, and I'm glad I did. I've already learned quite a bit just from the first two chapters, especially the section on advance preparation--even discusses what kind of clothing to wear! The author addresses all kinds of scenarios one might encounter in a courthouse visit, from good to bad, and how to address the issues that might arise. I also like her writing style--very readable, down to earth, and humorous. Her explanations are easy to understand without talking down to the reader. I also bought the companion book, "Courthouse Indexes Illustrated," which is a nice supplement showing examples of the courthouse forms she describes.

If you are new to courthouse research, I would highly recommend this book and, if you can let go of a few dollars more, the "Index" book as well. I believe that more experienced researchers would also benefit from a reading--I can't imagine you wouldn't learn a few things you didn't already know.

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Doug Rockwell

Read this book before doing your Court House research.

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I never knew you could get so much ancestry information from a court house but tis book explains what to look for. The author has done court house research for a long time and explains to you what and where you need to look for the information.

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D. Graves

Excellent Resource from a Trusted Author

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I had purchased Chrstine Rose's 'Courthouse Indexes Illustrated' some time ago and was pleased with this book: a brief guide to the subject but as comprehensive as you would want, with information presented clearly and concisely. When it came time to expand my knowledge of courthouse research in states I was unfamiliar with, my search led me to this title. I had high expectations for the book and I was not disappointed. Very well-designed layout of the information and, like the other book, clear and concise while at the same time as comprehensive as you would want (thorough but not tedious). An excellent resource.

P.S. I clicked on the Christine Rose hyperlink to see other titles she may have written and was elated to see a book entitled 'Military Bounty Land 1776-1855', a title I never knew existed and which will help me greatly - I hope - in several incomplete genealogies I have.

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Comeka

So glad I bought this book!

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First, a disclaimer - I haven't yet finished the book. In fact, I'm only in the 3rd chapter BUT I've already learned enough to make the cost of the book a great investment!

I'm relatively new to 'serious' genealogy and have my first courthouse trip planned for next week. I thought it would be a good idea to learn a bit more about local records before my trip so I purchased this book. My goal is to answer a couple of very specific questions about an ancestor and I had a small inkling of what I would need to answer those questions. However, I'm barely into the book and have already discovered 2 others ways I might be able to use local records to discover what I am after. Before I started this book, I was excited but nervous about my trip . . . now I'm am SUPER excited and confident!

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Cynthia L. Ribbeck

Excellent How-to Book

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I found this book to be an excellent help for understanding these types of records. As I was reading it, I was able to compare what I was learning to records I have found before. It helped me realize what I actually had and understand what I was looking at, especially those indexes, and what I might still be missing. Now that many wills/probate records and deeds/land records are online at FamilySearch.org, I was able to pull up some of the records I need, and realize what might not be imaged and actually at the courthouse in a "packet". This is one of those basic "how to" books every genealogist should have in their library.

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Great suggestions for your visit to the courthouse

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This book provided great suggestions for my first trip to the courthouse. What to expect, how to approach courthouse staff, how to handle fragile records, etc. I wouldn't have known where to start had I not consulted this book first.

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W. Williams

Looking to know what to expect when you go to research at a court house and how to be prepared . . .

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With what little I have read, this book is written for the lay person and I am sure the pro will benefit by reading it as well. Easy to read and lots of things to help one to be prepared for a visit. Some humor to let us all know that genealogy is not something is all drudge. The rewards can come from some of the most unusual situations and this book can help us know some of the places and ways to look for information.

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Courthouse Research for Family Historians

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Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures Great research tool for both the beginner and more advanced family history researcher. The author writes in a very easy to understand language about what can be a very complicated and confusing process of navigating courhouses records. She also provided extremely helpful hints on how to prepare for your visit, how to locate the hard to find information, and how to deal with roadblocks.

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