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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genealogy Paperback – September 1, 1997

by Christine Rose (Author), Kay Germain Ingalls (Author)

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You're no idiot, of course. You know your grandmother's maiden name and the story of how your great uncle decided to settle in Oklahoma. But when it comes fo digging up the rest of the facts and growing a family tree, you feel like you're looking at an impossible job. Stop trying to dig with your bare hands! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genalogy provides you with the tools you need, from tracking down family records to locating long-lost relatives. Feel confident about interviewing family members, organizing photos, visiting courthouses to find information, and more! In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

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352 pages
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English
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Alpha
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September 1, 1997
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7.34 x 0.81 x 9.08 inches
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0028619471
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978-0028619477
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Alpha (September 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0028619471
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0028619477
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.27 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.34 x 0.81 x 9.08 inches

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Sandy Hack

Still a good choice for beginning genealogists

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2012

In spite of some areas that are now outdated, there is still value in this "Idiot's Guide", primarily for anyone just starting out in genealogy. In particular, the short informal chapters make this topic readily approachable even for younger students. The first few chapters take the reader through some conceptual approaches, encouraging an imaginative view through the eyes of the relative or ancestor they are researching. Some topics that are well done include issues of surnames, maiden names of married women, deciphering bad or florid handwriting, and suggestions for interviewing older relatives.

You will want to look elsewhere for updated information on census searches, corresponding and seeking information by e-mail, software programs, and organizing your computer records. In my opinion, the best book on genealogy available now is Megan Smolenyak's "Who Do You Think You Are? The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History."

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Chad

Great in all the right ways!

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2000

A very helpful genealogy reference for the beginner. Especially helpful if you're in the "I want to trace my roots. How do I begin, where do I start, and how do I go about doing it?" situation.
Contains a lot of helpful common sense tips that will prevent future headaches. A lot of well thought out suggestions and tips too.
I especially like how when they suggest you talk to your extended family and interview them for genealogy information that you be patient with them and let them tell their stories. A lot of well-mannered tips like these are what elevate this book to excellence.
A lot of the confusing aspects of genealogical research such as document requests and providing proof and evidence are well covered.
I highly recommend this book for the beginner to intermediate level genealogist.

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Shari Peavy

I Needed a Complete Idiots Guide to Online Genealogy!

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2006

Christine Rose's "The Complete Idiots's Guide to Online Genealogy" made me finally move from, "I am going to do a genealogic study of my father's family", to "I have been working on this project for two years, and am truly enjoying the experience".

The book is well organized, and easy to read and understand. I have in the past 5 years developed a memory problem that will not get better. I had become so afraid failure, I did not want to attempt learning something new again. I used "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Computers" years ago, and found it a great way to quickly ground myself in the basics. When I saw Ms. Rose's book, I knew it was my best opportunity.

I now have numerous books concerning genealogy, but "Idiot's" is dog earred and still the first book on the shelf. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to learn family history and genealogy and how to put together a family tree. Especially those who do not have the inside lingo.

Shari Peavy

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Bob

A good book overall

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2010

This book is reasonably up to date and provides numerous references in case you need more depth of information in certain areas. Even the most critical review gives it 3 stars. I do agree that there is more detail than needed in some areas. This is hardly a fault as I can skim those topics and comeback for more detail later if needed.

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Jeff Huff

Wonderful Book

Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2001

This is a wonderful book. It is very helpful and knowledgeable tool. It was very helpful for beginners like me. It provides definitions for words you may come across in your searches, "Pedigree Pitfalls" which are tips on how to avoid setbacks in your researching. Christine Rose and Kay Germain Ingalls are very knowledgeable and very experienced professional genealogists who instead of providing facts and info on genealogy, provided you with examples and experiences they had encountered. They provide their own opinion on how to best search for your information. They also expressed the need to cite your sources. I gave this book 5 stars because itr is a wonderful and fully enjoyable research tool.

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Jeri J. Steele

Best presented 'how-to' book on genealogy

Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 1999

This book is not just for beginners! Every researcher should read this book to keep them on track in their family history research. The material is very entertaining as well as informative. I recommend this book at every class or seminar I teach.

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Lori Buchanan

Fast and Easy

Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2003

If you are a beginner and don't know where to start, start here! This is an easy to use and easy to understand reference. It's great!

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Polly Rash (prash@gte.net)

The best book for the beginning genealogist.

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 1998

Idiot's Guide is for the genealogist who wants a clear and plain language instruction book. It tells how-to from beginning to end, without leaving anything out. The section about organizing your papers and material is worth the price of the book. I plan to encourage my Genealogy Society to recommend this book to our students in the genealogy classes we hold every year.

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