Research your family history using the latest online toolsand apps
Genealogy Online For Dummies, 7th Edition is the perfectbook to help you conduct genealogical research. Updated to coverthe latest online tools, this new edition shows you how to leveragesocial networks and the rapidly increasing number of mobile apps tolocate family members and trace their histories. You?ll discoverhow to start your investigation, develop a research plan of action, identify sites and resources that will be of the most use to you, get information from government records, preserve electronicmaterials, and share your findings with the rest of the family.
* Shows you how to conduct research into family history using thelatest online tools, mobile apps, and other resources
* Explains how to use online and offline research techniques andtools for genealogical research, find and share information withother genealogists, and create your own site to showcase yourfamily tree, digital images, and compiled genealogies
* Includes access to free versions of Roots Magic Essentials and Legacy Family Tree Standard Edition as well as information on freewebsites for storing your genealogical information
* Covers DNA research and testing, new geocoding applications, U.S. Census information available online, international records, public access catalogs, and more
Genealogy Online For Dummies, 7th Edition helps youfollow the clues to uncover your family?s legacy ? the fun and easyway.
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Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Genealogy Online 5
Chapter 1: Beginning Your Ancestral Journey 7
Chapter 2: Hunting for Sources and Ancestral Treasures 35
Chapter 3: Searching Primar y Resource Sites 63
Chapter 4: Using All of Your Censuses 101
Part II: Bringing Your Ancestor to Life 131
Chapter 5: Digging Deeper into Your Ancestors’ Lives 133
Chapter 6: Searching for that Elusive Ancestor 173
Chapter 7: Mapping the Past 199
Chapter 8: Going Beyond Borders: International and Ethnic Records 227
Part III: Making Sure Your Family History Checks Out 271
Chapter 9: Specializing in Your Family History 273
Chapter 10: Fitting into Your Genes: Molecular Genealogy 291
Part IV: Doing Things the Genealogical Way 319
Chapter 11: Share and Share Alike 321
Chapter 12: Finding Your Research Path 355
Chapter 13: Help Wanted 365
Chapter 14: Taking It on the Road 379
Part V: The Part of Tens 387
Chapter 15: Ten Sites Worth Bookmarking 389
Chapter 16: Ten Helpful Sites 393
Index 399
Sobre el autor
Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm have sharedan interest in researching family history for more than 20 yearsand manage several leading online genealogical resources, including Genealogy Toolbox.com and www.History Kat.com.
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