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Adventures up and Down the World's Family Tree

by Jacobs, A. J.

Book - 2017

This New York Times best seller takes a non-academic look at what constitutes family. It's an hilariously and heartfelt work that provides a different pe...Show more This New York Times best seller takes a non-academic look at what constitutes family. It's an hilariously and heartfelt work that provides a different perspective on the World's Family Tree. The author wants to organize the largest family reunion and be recognized by the Guinness World Record Book. Show less

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The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide

How to Find your Ancestors in Archived Newspapers

by Beidler, James M.

Book - 2018

Genealogists are putting more emphasis on newspapers as primary sources of family history. Newspapers sometimes provide information that can't be found in other sources. This research tool shouldn't be overlooked. Genealogists are putting more emphasis on newspapers as primary sources of family history. Newspapers sometimes provide information that can't be found in other sources. This research tool shouldn't be overlooked. Show less

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Tracing your Nonconformist Ancestors

A Guide for Family and Local Historians

by Raymond, Stuart A.

Book - 2017

Protestants who refused to conform to the practices of the Church of England were called Nonconformists. These ancestors can be hard to find when researc...Show more Protestants who refused to conform to the practices of the Church of England were called Nonconformists. These ancestors can be hard to find when researching family history. Raymond provides info on websites, libraries and archives that might help with the search. Show less

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DNA and Social Networking : A Guide to Geneaology in the Twenty-first Century

by Kennett, Debbie

Book - 2011

Social networking using Facebook and Twitter is becoming more important for researching family history. In addition, DNA testing is being used to establish bloodlines. Why not use all the tools available for your research? Social networking using Facebook and Twitter is becoming more important for researching family history. In addition, DNA testing is being used to establish bloodlines. Why not use all the tools available for your research? Show less

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Secrets of Tracing your Ancestors

by Quillen, W. Daniel

Book - 2011

Beginners will find this book an excellent guide for learning the basics of genealogy. Quillen provides the names of new websites and government resources to help research your ethnic background. Beginners will find this book an excellent guide for learning the basics of genealogy. Quillen provides the names of new websites and government resources to help research your ethnic background. Show less

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Family Treasures : 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering your Family History

by Ewell, Barry J.

Book - 2011

Barry Ewell explains how to efficiently and effectively research your family roots. He explains how you can use modern technology to develop skills to break through any walls. Barry Ewell explains how to efficiently and effectively research your family roots. He explains how you can use modern technology to develop skills to break through any walls. Show less

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Finding your Roots

Downloadable Video - 2012

This is the downloadable video of the PBS program on genealogy. It discusses cutting edge progress in genomics, and describes how we can go back further in time with our research. This is the downloadable video of the PBS program on genealogy. It discusses cutting edge progress in genomics, and describes how we can go back further in time with our research. Show less

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Journeys Home

Inspiring Stories, Plus Tips and Strategies to Find your Family History

Book - 2015

Twenty-five writers share their experiences about returning home to explore their roots. Includes images, heirlooms, old photos and recipes. It includes tips on researching family history. Twenty-five writers share their experiences about returning home to explore their roots. Includes images, heirlooms, old photos and recipes. It includes tips on researching family history. Show less

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The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy

Trace your Roots, Share your History, and Create your Family Tree

by Powell, Kimberly

Book - 2014

With so much available on the web these days, you can learn how to research data, organize and share your information. Apps are becoming more and more important for research. Powell discusses other tools of the trade. With so much available on the web these days, you can learn how to research data, organize and share your information. Apps are becoming more and more important for research. Powell discusses other tools of the trade. Show less

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Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com

How to Find your Family History on the #1 Genealogy Website

by Hendrickson, Nancy

Book - 2014

This guide reveals little-known secrets about using the popular website. It's become the world's biggest genealogy website with many avenues to information. This guide reveals little-known secrets about using the popular website. It's become the world's biggest genealogy website with many avenues to information. Show less

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Discover your Family History Online : A Step-by-step Guide to Starting your Genealogy Search

by Hendrickson, Nancy

Book - 2012

Hendrickson provides a simple introduction to using the Internet to find your family roots. She focuses on US ancestors, and provides valuable research tips. Hendrickson provides a simple introduction to using the Internet to find your family roots. She focuses on US ancestors, and provides valuable research tips. Show less

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How to Archive Family Keepsakes

Learn How to Preserve Family Photos, Memorabilia & Genealogy Records

by May-Levenick, Denise S.

Book - 2012

This book explains how to preserve and catalog family heirlooms and preserve genealogical records on computer files. This is a great way to honor your family members. Available at Perrott Library only. This book explains how to preserve and catalog family heirlooms and preserve genealogical records on computer files. This is a great way to honor your family members. Available at Perrott Library only. Show less

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The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide

How to Find, Record, & Preserve your Ancestors' Graves

by Neighbors, Joy

Book - 2017

Cemeteries can be useful in providing genealogical information. The author explains how to locate tombstones as well as how to record and preserve death and burial information. Includes a section on symbols and iconography. Cemeteries can be useful in providing genealogical information. The author explains how to locate tombstones as well as how to record and preserve death and burial information. Includes a section on symbols and iconography. Show less

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How to Write your Personal or Family History

(if You Don't Do It, Who Will?)

by Wiebe, Katie Funk

Book - 2017

A long-time teacher of personal and family history provides hints for recalling memories and tracking down family history. She provides suggestions on how to present it in the most valuable way. A long-time teacher of personal and family history provides hints for recalling memories and tracking down family history. She provides suggestions on how to present it in the most valuable way. Show less

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