Family Tree Problem Solver

by Marsha Hoffman Rising (Author)

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Proven Methods for Scaling the Inevitable Brick Wall

Complications arising from incomplete or missing records, census irregularities, individuals of the same name, and burned courthouses can stop even the most experienced genealogists dead in the tracks. Learn to break through those brick walls with The Family Tree Problem Solver, which dissects researcher's common problems in case studies with straightforward solutions. You will:

Go straight to the answers you need without wading through theory or irrelevant record overviews
Find explanations and case studies that will help you overcome your obstacles and move forward in your genealogy
Learn what NOT to do to avoid hitting brick walls in the future.

The Family Tree Problem Solver is the best and most accessible book on the market about breaking down brick walls. The mysteries of research before 1850, collateral relatives, and court and land records are thoroughly explored and applied to your research problems. And it's all brought to you by genealogy's most popular publications, Family Tree Books and Family Tree Magazine!

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Rising immediately warns that this genealogical troubleshooting guide is not for the novice family historian. However, those already involved and well versed in genealogical research will benefit greatly from these handy problem-solving techniques, tools, and methods. After hitting an "inevitable brick wall," even knowledgeable researchers are apt to give up too quickly. To avoid this frustrating scenario, the author provides tips for locating missing documents; overcoming census omissions; recognizing and availing oneself of "collateral kin" and neighbors; interpreting court, probate, and property records; distinguishing among individuals of the same name; and finding elusive ancestors who lived before 1850. Although beginners will need to consult more basic handbooks, advanced genealogical investigators will welcome this valuable resource. Margaret Flanagan
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About the Author

Marsha Hoffman Rising CG, FASG, was a professional genealogist who specialized in problem-solving issues that arise while researching nineteenth century ancestors. She also served as vice president of the National Genealogy Society and served on the boards of the Association of Professional Genealogists, the Board for Certification of Genealogists, the New England Historic Genealogic Society, and as president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild. During her thirty year professional career in genealogy, she received the National Genealogical Society Award of Merit (1989), was elected a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Society (1990), received the FGS George E. Williams Award (1991), the National Genealogical Society Award of Excellence (1992), and the FGS Malcolm H. Stern Humanitarian Award (1999).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Family Tree Books (January 2, 2005)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1558706852
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1558706859
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.34 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches

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medievalReader

Excellent book for planning / evaluating genealogy research

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2008

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This book is a cut above many popular genealogy "how to" books.

I'm really picky about genealogy books, and this one is excellent. Most books don't discuss carefully evaluating evidence and really thinking through problems associated with conflicting information, burned counties, brick walls etc. The "thinking" in this book and the examples of alternative sources one may not be familiar with are what is outstanding. In addition, Ms. Rising's examples are clear, easy to follow and informative, and there are many of them. Her research methods are applicable to ANY time period you are working in. I disagree with another reviewer who complained that this book won't help someone with "late" immigrant ancestors.

I'm an experienced genealogist and a trained researcher who has been working for 25 years on my family lines. The land chapter, in particular, and the chapter on working in the years between the Revolutionary War and 1850, gave me several directions to go in knocking down some brick walls.

Beginners as well as experienced researchers will benefit from this book. What will help doing genealogy research most of all is knowing how to evaluate what you have and how to recognize what else you need. This book does much more!

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R. Dixon

Great reference and method book

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2011

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I am new to genealogy, but have hit a wall on one of my ancestors. "Normal" avenues of research are not there, but this book has given me several ideas that should further my search. How good is this book? I have had it for a month and I have read it cover-to-cover twice. Every time I re-read a chapter I find something new. It is clearly and enjoyably written; yes it is a fun read. I cannot say how an extremely experienced researcher would feel about the book, but I ran a couple of ideas by an experienced genealogy researcher, and she told me that my strategies were solid and almost certain to yield new information. Just one more thing . . . I did not read the chapters in order. I read them based on my interest. As a result, I ended up reading the first chapter, last. Reading in that manner, Chapter I served to pull everything else together. This book is thought provoking and loaded with good ideas.

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B. L. Davis

The Family Tree Problem Solver: Proven Methods for Scaling the Inevitable Brick Wall

Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2011

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This was the best book I have found by far to help me with some of the problems I have come across with tracking my family genealogy. It didn't just spit out websites, it actually shows you how to use sites, and how to read the information on those sites. You also get a chance to see actual examples of problems that arise with information that is found on some sites that can be confusing and how to decipher some clues out of the smallest bits of information.

The case studies are very in depth and the examples are explained in detail so that you understand how the end conclusions were determined. I learned the meaning of many legal terms that were used in the past that would be found in old documents. That was very helpful because they are not words that are commonly used today and are interpreted in totally different ways today.

If you are having some trouble finding information on some, or even one of your ancestors, I recommend that you purchase this book. It is a wealth of information and a great resource for those old legal documents that can be so confusing.

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Carlisle

Inspired me to keep trying

Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2005

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A friend ordered this from Amazon and was so impressed that she gave her copy to me and ordered another one. I haven't even finished reading it, but it inspired me to broaden my search for the origins of my g-g-grandfather who has been a mystery to me for decades. The author gives pertinent examples of work she has done on origins which at first seemed impenetrable. I am making good progress now, although the direction I'm heading in has become a bit disturbing and I may just have to join the Black Sheep Genealogical Society...

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K. Sturgill

Fair contents but methods would be very time consuming

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2012

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The first thing I would like to point out is this book and "The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors " are THE SAME BOOK although the sub-titles are different. Both were published in the same year and, word for word, are the same book. I hope that no one else makes the same mistake I made and ordered both. I gave the extra copy to the library. "The Family Tree Problem Solver: Tried-and-True Tactics for Tracing Elusive Ancestors" was reprinted in 2010 and an appendix was added with a little additional information but still this should be pointed out on Amazon.com. Beware!
Although the book has some good ideas, I learned very little from it. Her methods may work in the examples she gives but not for most of us in the real world. Bottom line is that you would have to do a lot of traveling, stay a very long time in each location just hoping that you would be as lucky as she was in her examples. I wonder how many wild goose chases she made to every one that produced results. Personally I have found that DNA is the absolute best way to tie related families together. Although it does cost over $150 to do a test that will give accurate results, compare that to travel, gas, motel and other expenses and it is a bargain. If you get a positive hit on the DNA then you know if you are on the right track, if not don't waste your time unless there may have been an illegitimate birth in there somewhere and if that is the case you will be lost anyway.
I have been doing family research for almost 30 years so beginners may find some clues in this book that will help but those of us who have been around the block a few times know most of the things she suggest in her book. Also I don't like the example method of telling how to do reseearch. They may apply in that very narrow situation, but not for researchers in general.
After reading the book I put it in my box of books where the "don't waste your time" goes. Once a year I donate these to the library for their book sale. Realize poeple that there is a LOT of free information on the internet to help you in your search for family history. Use your computer, not your pocketbook to learn as much as you can.

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Bonsai Gardener

Great Resource for the Genealogist

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2014

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This book is a great reference source for genealogy. It has very clear and practical tips on issues that are frequently encountered by the researcher. Great book.

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Robert Orrell

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2016

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Essential reading for anyone compiling their family tree.

David Kerr

Problem Solver only in the US

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2007

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This may be an excellent book for aught I can tell but it is orientated entirely towards United States genealogy and is therefore of very little use to UK buyers. Even looking for generic tips which might be applicable in a wider context failed to reveal much of benefit in a UK context.

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Linda Chmielewski

Good for USA not so much elsewhere

Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2014

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It is mostly directed to searches in the US whereas most of my searches are in Canada or UK. For any USA genealogists, I believe they would get a lot from it.

François Chassé

important reading

Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2016

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good presentation

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