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• It's All Relative

  Adventures Up and Down the World's Family Tree

  Jacobs, A. J., 1968-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Family Tree Historical Newspapers Guide

  How to Find Your Ancestors in Archived Newspapers

  Beidler, James M. (James Michael), 1960-

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  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.

• Tracing Your Nonconformist Ancestors

  a Guide for Family and Local Historians

  Raymond, Stuart A., 1945-

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  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…Read moreRead more of this annotation

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

  Kennett, Debbie

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  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?

• Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors

  Quillen, W. Daniel

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  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.

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

  Ewell, Barry J.,

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  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.

• Finding Your Roots

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  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.

• Journeys Home

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

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  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.

• The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy

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

  Powell, Kimberly

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  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.

• Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com

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

  Hendrickson, Nancy, 1947-

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  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.

• Discover Your Family History Online : a Step-by-step Guide to Starting Your Genealogy Search

  Hendrickson, Nancy, 1947-

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

• How to Archive Family Keepsakes

  Learn How to Preserve Family Photos, Memorabilia & Genealogy Records

  May-Levenick, Denise S.

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  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.

• The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide

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

  Neighbors, Joy,

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  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.

• How to Write Your Personal or Family History

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

  Wiebe, Katie Funk,

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  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.