Family History And Genealogy
Family History and Genealogy is a fascination for many Americans, many of whom have ancestry from a wide variety of places. The library provides both starting points and research tools to help you find out all about yourself and your family heritage.
Your GRRL library card also gives you access to Ancestry for Libraries, worldwide access to genealogy books and microfilm, and other databases to assist you on your quest!
Discovering Your Roots An Introduction To Genealogy
Author(s):
John Philip Colletta
Teaching Company
Description:
This course of 15 half-hour lectures presents different procedures for locating sources of ancestors' records in America.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
KIT 929.1 Col
Genealogy
Author(s):
Description:
Ready to search your family tree but not sure how to start? Watching the genealogy reality shows and want to lean how to access-- and interpret-- genetic genealogy? Morgan shows you how to research your family history using the most current websites, mobile apps, social networking sites, record archives, census data, digital records, DNA research, and more.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1072 Mor 2015
Genealogy For Beginners
Author(s):
Description:
"This book covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you've already started. It offers practical suggestions from an experienced genealogist, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for carrying out aquality family history research"-- Provided by publisher.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 Pen
Mastering Census & Military Records
Author(s):
Description:
Examines how to use census and military records for genealogical purposes, explaining where to find them, the information they provide, and possible problems with their use.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 Qui 2014
Mastering Online Genealogy
Author(s):
Description:
"The revised fifth edition of Mastering Online Genealogy covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. Quillen shows readers how to use the Internet as an effective genealogical research tool."--Page 4 of cover.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 Qui 2016
The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide : How To Find, Record, & Preserve Your Ancestors' Graves
Author(s):
Description:
"Unearth clues to your past. Not all research can be done from home - sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any genealogist's search, and this book will show you how to search for and analyze your ancestors' graves. Discover tools for locating tombstones, tips for traipsing through cemeteries, an at-a-glance guide to frequently used gravestone icons, and practical strategies for on-the-ground research. And once you've returned home, learn how to incorporate gravestone information into your research, as well as how to upload grave locations to BillionGraves and record your findings in memorial pages on Find A Grave."--Back cover.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 Nei
The Family Tree Guide To Dna Testing And Genetic Genealogy
Author(s):
Description:
A plain-English guide that explains the how and why of genealogy DNA testing. Bettinger gives you advice on choosing the right test to answer your specific genealogy questions, and helps you demystify and interpret the test results. He also discusses the ethics and future of genetic genealogy, and how adoptees can benefit from it. Updated and expanded to include the lates DNA developments.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 Bet 2019
The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide : How To Find Your Ancestors In Archived Newspapers
Author(s):
James M. (James Michael) Beidler
Description:
"There are more historical newspaper resources than you think--and they're easier to access than you know. When researched properly, no other type of record can beat historical newspapers in "taking the pulse" of their times and places, recording not just the names of specific individuals, but also the information that was important to the community. This comprehensive how-to guide will show you how to harvest the "social media" of centuries past to learn facts about your ancestors as well as the flavor of the times they lived in. With step-by-step examples, case studies, templates, worksheets, and screenshots, this book lays out what genealogists can find in online (and offline) historical newspapers, from city dailies to weekly community papers to foreign-language gazetteers and publications from religious, ethnic, and labor societies" -- Publisher.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1072 Bei
The Family Tree Toolkit : A Comprehensive Guide To Uncovering Your Ancestry And Researching Genealogy
Author(s):
Description:
In the last five years, there has been an explosion of interest in discovering family history. For many novice genealogists, the journey to mapping your family's past can be daunting and the available resources are often overly complicated. Family Tree Toolkit is an all-purpose, easy-to-follow guide for the beginner genealogist. Modern technology has given genealogy enthusiasts the ability to access records online and search databases from the comfort of your home. The Family Tree Toolkit is a roadmap to help you on this journey of discovery and guides you on how and where to begin, what records are available both online and in repositories, what to do once you find the information, how to share your story, and how to discover the secrets of your DNA.-- From publisher's description.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 Ber
Unofficial Guide To Familysearch.org : How To Find Your Family History On The World's Largest Free Genealogy Website
Author(s):
Description:
"Discover your ancestry on FamilySearch.org, the world's largest free genealogy website. This in-depth user guide shows you how to find your family in the site's databases of more than 3.5 billion names and millions of digitized historical records spanning the globe. Learn how to maximize all of FamilySearch.org's research tools--including hard-to-find features--to extend your family tree in America and the old country." -- Back cover.
Format:
Book
Call Number:
929.1 McC 2020
