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Morgan, George G.. How to Do Everything Genealogy. McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2009.

How to Do Everything Genealogy

Authors: George G. Morgan

Published:  April 2009

eISBN: 9780071625357 0071625356 | ISBN: 9780071625340
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  • Contents
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Part I: Begin Your Family History Odyssey
  • Chapter 1 Why Explore Your Genealogy?
  • Start at the Beginning: Yourself and Your Family
  • Discover Sources of Information in Your Own Home
  • Interview All Your Relatives
  • Begin to Organize What You Find
  • Get Started
  • Chapter 2 Balance Traditional and Electronic Research
  • Be a Modern Genealogical Researcher
  • Understand Traditional Research
  • Discover Documentary Evidence and Where It Is Found
  • Understand Electronic Research Materials
  • Integrate Traditional and Electronic Research Findings
  • Chapter 3 Organize and Create Your Family Tree
  • Evaluate Primary vs. Secondary Sources
  • Recognize and Evaluate Original vs. Derivative Sources
  • Apply Critical Thinking Skills to Your Genealogical Research
  • Place Your Ancestors into Context
  • Format Names, Dates, and Locations Correctly
  • Work with Pedigree Charts
  • Work with Family Group Sheets
  • Create Source Citations for Your Data
  • Select a Family Tree Format
  • Chapter 4 Place Your Ancestors into Context and Locate Vital Records
  • Place Your Ancestors into Context
  • Become a Student of History
  • Use Maps to Locate the Right Place to Research
  • Locate Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
  • Chapter 5 Use Census Schedules and Records to Locate Your Ancestors
  • Understand and Work with United States Census Records
  • Understand and Work with British and Irish Census Records
  • Understand and Work with Canadian Census Records
  • Locate Additional Information on the Censuses
  • Chapter 6 Extend Your Research with Advanced Record Types
  • Use Religious Records
  • Obtain and Analyze Mortuary and Funeral Home Records
  • Read Between the Lines in Obituaries
  • Locate and Delve into Cemetery Records
  • Get Inside Your Ancestor's Mind Using Wills and Probate Records
  • Obtain Information from the Social Security Administration and Railroad Retirement Board
  • Consider Other Institutional Record Types
  • Chapter 7 Use the Many Types of Military Service Records
  • Expand Your Knowledge of the Military Services
  • Identify Possible Sources for Military Records
  • Examine Samples of Military Records
  • Learn from Military Pension Records
  • Chapter 8 Understand and Use Land and Property Records
  • Locate and Use Land and Property Records in the United States
  • Land and Property Records in Canada
  • Learn About Land and Property Records in the United Kingdom
  • Locate Land and Property Records Online
  • Place Your Ancestors into Context with Property Records
  • Chapter 9 Locate and Use Immigration and Naturalization Records
  • Understand Why People Migrate
  • Locate and Use U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Records
  • Locate and Access Canadian Immigration Records
  • Locate and Access Australian Immigration Records
  • Use Strategies for Determining Your Ancestor's Ship
  • Use Other Strategies for Determining Your Ancestor's Place of Origin
  • Understand the Naturalization Process
  • Work Immigration, Naturalization, and Census Records in Tandem
  • Part II: Research Methods and Strategies
  • Chapter 10 Discover Where to Locate Documents About Your Family
  • Determine Where to Look for Different Document Types
  • Use Indexes, Compilations, and Other Finding Aids
  • Use Libraries and Archives
  • Use the LDS Family History Center
  • Consult Reference Books and Other Resources
  • Deal with Closed or Limited Access to Materials
  • Order Document Copies by Postal Mail and Email
  • Keep Track of Your Correspondence
  • Use a Research Log
  • Chapter 11 Learn How to Successfully Research Your Ancestors on the Internet
  • Categorize the Three Major Types of Internet Resources
  • Categorize the Major Types of Genealogical Web Page Resources
  • Structure Effective Searches to Locate Information
  • Structure Effective Searches to Locate Information
  • Use Mailing Lists and Message Boards to Share Information and Collaborate with Others
  • Locate and Use Additional Resources in Your Research
  • Chapter 12 Research and Verify Your Ancestors Using Genetic Genealogy (DNA)
  • Learn About DNA and Its Place in Genealogical Research
  • Discover the Difference Between Paternal and Maternal Testing and the Results
  • Learn About Genetic Testing Services
  • Join a DNA Surname Project on the Internet
  • Learn More About Genetic Genealogy
  • Chapter 13 Follow Alternative Research Paths to Locate Difficult Records
  • Recognize when You Have Hit a "Brick Wall"
  • Take a Fresh Look at Old Documentation
  • Reevaluate the Quality of Your Sources
  • Widen the Scope of Your Search to Include New and Different Sources
  • Use Photographs in Your Family Research
  • Switch to Another Family Member to Bypass Your Roadblock
  • Seek Help from Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Societies
  • Engage the Help of a Professional Researcher
  • Chapter 14 Plan a Very Successful Genealogical Research Trip
  • Determine the Scope of Your Trip
  • Plan Your Time Effectively
  • Make Appointments in Advance
  • Set Up a Schedule
  • Take the Right Tools with You
  • Consider Taking Some Additional Tools
  • Don't Forget the Money!
  • Cover the On-site Territory Effectively
  • Perform a Daily Reassessment
  • Chapter 15 Harness Technology for Your Genealogical Research
  • Determine What Computer Equipment Is Right for Your Work
  • Choose Genealogy Database Software to Support Your Genealogical Work
  • Integrate Handhelds and Smartphones into Your Research
  • Get Out There!
  • Index