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Genealogy Reference
Here is a compilation of words, phrases, and abbreviations that researchers are likely to encounter in old manuscripts, documents, books, etc. Thousands of archaic or unfamiliar terms from many sources: medical, geographical, relational, legal, religious, foreign, historical, and more. (304pp. Hearthside Press, 1995. $17.95)
Reference book listing the top 600 U.S. genealogy resource centers along with a brief description of their collections. The special collections, surname file, folders, genealogies, periodicals, and county histories available are also mentioned. (139pp. Heritage Quest, 1998. $15.95)
The census is, without a doubt, the most used resource for genealogists. While the federal government made several efforts to index these census records, most were not indexed. Until now there has been no guide to all census indexes. Arranged chronologically by year, by geographic area, and by general topics, this handbook covers federal, state, county, and town census records. (580pp. Scholarly Resources, 2000. $29.95)
The first comprehensive guidebook to genealogical research in the Daughters of the American Revolution collections at national headquarters. Written by the DAR’s library director and assistant library director, it reveals the many genealogical treasures open to all researchers. It describes many subject approaches to genealogical research. (180pp. Nat’l Soc. Dau. of the Am. Rev., 1997. $25.00)
An informative guide to the records available for immigrants arriving at American ports by sail and steam. It reviews the mass of records and archival resources from the earliest settlements to the 1920s. It also examines passenger records in their historical and legal framework and explains what they contain, where they can be found, and how they can be used. (144pp. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 1996. $19.95)
What does your surname mean? Where did it come from? Discussion on changes of names by immigrants, ethnic names, names indicating nationality, surnames from place names, European names, Asian names, surnames without vowels, surnames from Christian names, landscape names, surnames from history, garbled names, and hyphenated names. Also includes a list of the 2,000 most common surnames in U.S. today, ranked in order of frequency. (290pp. index. Gen. Pub. Co., 2003 reprint of 1969 ed. $18.95)
Contains ancestor tables of American presidents, 1789-1995, bibliography/list of sources, arranged chronologically by president, presidential royal descents, royal descents of first ladies, plus 89 charts outlining kinships among American presidents. (456pp. index. hardcover. Compiler, 1995. $35.00)
Thousands of societies, archives, and other organizations throughout the U.S. are listed in this directory of contact information. The listings in this revised second edition have been updated from Alabama to Wyoming and everywhere in between. (542pp. Ancestry.com, 2003. $29.95)
Clifford, an Accredited Genealogist herself, helps you through the process of becoming accredited by the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. In this book she outlines the benefits, describes the knowledge and basic research skills expected of a professional, broadly examines the experience, testing procedures, and application process required to apply for a credential. This volume will help you understand the basic credentialing requirements, thus aiding you in your professional goals. (222pp. illus. Ancestry, 1998. $19.95)
Tax lists can refer to personal property tax lists, tithables, poll lists, land tax lists, and rent rolls. They usually divulge the names of heads of households and other males age 16 or over, as well as valuations of slaves, cattle, horses, and other types of personal property, land taxes, and notes of interest. They can be used not only to trace a family’s migration and its taxable property, but also to prove parentage when no other records are available. (60pp. reprint of 1996 ed. Clearfield, 2000. $15.00)
Here you can find place names in these areas of Germany, especially when you cannot decipher the complete name in an old document. The reverse alphabetical index is a real help in telling the complete name and aiding you in your research. (114pp. GRT Publications, 2002. $9.95)
This valuable source for locating cemetery records contains information on how to find addresses of current cemeteries; locate cemetery records published in periodicals; check lists of what to take to the cemetery; how to rub and photograph tombstones; clean and preserve tombstones; pre-1752 dates; locating records by state. (69pp. index. Carlberg Press, 2000. $10.00)
Written by the foremost authority in USA census schedules, The Census Book provides a comprehensive review of censuses and identifies every known index ever published. It gives a complete tabulation of all U.S. Federal Censuses including non-population census schedules and where the records are located today. It includes 29 census extraction forms, 1790-1930, as well as a CD-ROM of the entire book, allowing you to conveniently print forms, search the publication, and quickly navigate to items of interest. (183pp. Heritage Quest, 1999. $24.95)
Identifies resources in the Washington, D. C., area that will aid family historians in tracing their ancestors. Tells what resources are available and where they can be found. Under each facility listed there is a survey of key record holdings, with a description of the records, a summary of their contents, an explanation of their organization, and directions for their use. Also a list of published indexes and finding aids, key addresses for mail requests, publications, phone numbers and hours of business, as well as materials available through the Family History Library system. (160pp. illus. maps. index. Gen. Pub. Co., 1996. $19.95)
The authors provide a nuts-and-bolts approach to researching ancestors who served in the Civil War. Includes potential sources of information and materials, ideas on organizing the information gathered, and other useful suggestions. Utilizes National Archives in Washington and features little-known publications, websites, auctions, memorabilia dealers, and patriotic organizations. (96pp. illus. Stackpole Books, 2003. $9.95)
Here you’ll meet the people and situations you’re familiar with—the Bore, the Blueblood, the Old Master, and the Briefcase Magnet—but this time the meeting will drive you wild with laughter. You’ll learn about the latest techniques employed by county clerks in repelling genealogists, about projector fatigue, about acceptable and unacceptable behavior in graveyards. (155pp. illus. Gen. Pub. Co., 1998. $8.95)
Basic reference guide for doing genealogy using cartoon illustrations and occasional helpful tips in side-bars. Here are the essential tools needed to trace your family records, feel confident about interviewing family members, organize photos, money-saving tips, visit courthouses, and more! (328pp. illus. index. Alpha Books, 1997. $18.95)
Commonly used guidelines to convert surnames to Soundex codes do not always provide the correct code—this book includes older, more detailed and accurate guidelines. This book calls itself “an unofficial supplement to the National Archives Federal Population Census and Immigrant and Passenger Arrivals publications and more,” and it truly is just that! (110pp. Closson Press, 2002. $16.00)
A quick-reference source geared to help overcome the one problem most frequently encountered when examining sources—familiar and obsolete terms. Terms found when researching cemetery, probate, court, medical records,... (259pp. Ancestry, 1990. $14.95)
A guide on how one can confirm that he has found the correct place of origin for an immigrant and what constitutes “sufficient” proof. Detailed examples illustrate the points made in the text. (28pp. Author, 1985. $6.75)
A guide to Pennsylvania’s 67 county courthouses, with information on each building’s history, architectural style, and symbolic features. (244pp. illus. Stackpole Books, 2001. $19.95)
There are many uses for a directory of family associations, but undoubtedly the best use for it is for genealogy—for making contact with family members, sharing information about family history, developing common ground between people of the same surname, arranging reunions, where you connect on the family tree, and where you can go with your own research. (328pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 2001. $34.95)
This official Ellis Island Handbook will certainly help you be an ancestor detector. Play sleuth, lawyer, psychologist, geographer, writer, pen pal, and puzzle solver as you learn to conduct an interview, decipher old-fashioned handwriting, interpret names, track down far-flung relatives, dig up documents, sift through archives, and compile a family tree. And along the way, find your very own place in America’s melting pot. (179pp. index. illus. Workman Pub., 1991. $10.95)
Ever wondered what a third cousin once removed is? Expert researcher Lois Horowitz reveals not only how genealogical relationships work, but also how they can be more interesting—and complex—than you may think. (114pp. illus. index. Ten Speed Press, 1999. $9.95)
Estate inventories provide the researcher with something that genealogical charts and tables cannot—a wonderful glimpse into your ancestor’s personal possessions. This inventory lists a deceased person’s possessions made at the order of the court charged with settling the estate. Many of these inventories are extant and available to the researcher. Some are long and involved; some are as short as a few lines. This book not only tells you how to use estate inventories, but also includes a glossary of uncommon words that researchers will find in courthouse records. (137pp. illus. Masthof Press, 2000. $12.50)
Provides the family history researcher with a reliable standard for both the correct form of source citation and the sound analysis of evidence. The validity of any piece of evidence cannot be analyzed if its source is unknown. Citing a worthless source is an effort that produces worthless results. (124pp. index. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 2001. $16.95)
This book challenges the researcher to unearth more about your ancestry by providing practical clues to pursue. Learn about nationality and other ethnic ties, discover the importance of your name, take note of religious preferences, find out about citizenship and what it means, track down military experiences, identify causes that matter to you and your family, and recover ethnic traditions that have shaped your family. (114pp. Heritage Books, 2002. $13.95)
There are many myths about old photos, but the most common one is that people in isolated rural communities wore fashions that were some years behind those in the cities. The evidence in this book (photos dating back to the 1840s) does not bear this out. Our ancestors changed hairstyles and clothing fashions at least as often as we do today. In most cases this book allows you to date a picture within a five-year time frame. (100pp. illus. Family Chronicle, 2000. $12.00)
Many persons admit having an interest in discovering information about their ancestors, but question, “How do I start?” This book guides the reader in getting started on the right foot and avoiding the common pitfalls. It belongs on every researcher’s bookshelf to be used again and again. (184pp. index. Family Chronicle, 1999. $22.00)
The author covers the basic tools and provides essential instruction to get you started on your family history adventure. She teaches you in a friendly unassuming way, that you hardly realize you are learning until you are done. And just like that, family history is made easy. So jump in with both feet and feel the excitement of discovery! (223pp. illus. index. Ancestry, Inc., 1998. $12.95)
This genealogy reference book lists information state-by-state on 900 web sites, more than 1,900 Family History Centers, 200 archives and libraries, and 27 in-depth city guides. Helpful to both beginners and experienced genealogists, this book combines genealogy basics with online directories, and region-specific travel information. (240pp. illus. Betterway, 2002. $19.99)
Cemeteries hold valuable information for those engaged in genealogical research. Besides dates of birth and death, a trip to your ancestor’s gravesite may also reveal the place of birth, a nickname, spouse’s name, perhaps the number of children, and more. This valuable tool contains practical information related to locating and gleaning information found in cemeteries. (24pp. Origins, 2002. $8.00)
A comprehensive guide to understanding and using the U. S. census records, in particular those of the federal census. Along with a description of the history and structure of the federal census is a guide to each decennial census. Three appendixes offer a description of major census data providers, major state and national archives with census collections, and specially designed census extraction forms. (276pp. index. Ancestry, 2002. $16.95)
What will you do with the large amount of family history information you have collected? This book will help you with the next steps: choosing a topic, organizing information, using good source documentation and innovative indexing, contacting potential buyers, etc. (65pp. index. Author, 1993. $9.95)
An easy-to-understand explanation of cameras, lenses, filters, flashes, films, exposures, and other photographic equipment, this book takes you through photographing tombstones, copying photographs, copying from microfilm readers, developing black and white film, making black and white prints, making color prints, the storage and display of photos, map overlays,... (141pp. illus. index. AGLL, 1992. $15.95)
The author penetrates the inner sanctum of American genealogy, smoking out baloney and quackery in the lecture halls, exposing hidden meanings in innocent-seeming places. Does she succeed in flushing out flummery and humbug? Read and find out. Third printing. (167pp. illus. Genealogical Publishing Co., 1998. $9.95)
Shows the researcher where to find the most important genealogical records of the colonial period and how to access them guiding beginners and professionals alike to the most direct and reliable route to the colonial records of the Western Hemisphere. (829pp. maps. index. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 2000. $49.95)
The Genealogist’s Address Book is a national Yellow Pages, classified by subject, cross-referenced, and alphabetized. Gives names, addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, web sites, etc., of more than 25,000 libraries, archives, genealogical societies, research centers, periodicals, book sellers, etc. (842pp. index. Gen. Pub. Co., Inc., 1998. $39.95. Add an extra $2.00 to postage bill.)
This hands-on guide shows you how to get past the obstacles genealogists face: public records lost to fire or flood, church and funeral home records, government documents, court records, newspapers, and the wealth of primary and secondary sources. The appendices include census forms, a family group sheet, and information on major libraries, archives, lending libraries, publishers. (227pp. index. Betterway Books, 1994. $16.99)
A comprehensive guide with special strategies for overcoming the unique research challenges of tracing female genealogy. Learn effective methods for determining maiden names and parental lineage and how and where to access official documents to pinpoint facts about each woman in the family tree. (144pp. illus. Betterway Books, 1998. $17.99)
In an easy-to-use format, this book provides background history to help one understand and place one’s ancestor’s emigration in context. It illustrates the logical progression of genealogical research providing word lists, form letters, archival listings, document examples (in script), and Family History Library information to help one trace one’s German heritage. (191pp. illus. Betterway Pubs., 2000. $18.99)
Part I shows how to identify sources that will help you continue researching your ancestors in their homeland. Part II is about major ethnic groups in America. Historical overviews help you focus your search using profiles of forty-two distinct ethnic groups, including American Indians and African Americans. Part III is on leaving a legacy and teaches you how to turn your research into a memorable family history narrative for future generations. (260pp. illus. index. Betterway Books, 2000. $18.99)
This book helps genealogists read fraktur and early decorated manuscripts made by and for Pa. Germans in the mid-Atlantic states, often written in the Pa. “Dutch” dialect. It also helps family historians understand how vital primary sources are to their research. (48pp. index. Russell Earnest, 1990. $14.95)
Originally published in the Pennsylvania Genealogical Magazine, this alphabetical county-by-county listing of Pa. genealogical research materials includes an appendix of county information (date organized, county seat, etc.). (464pp. Gen. Soc. of Pa., 1994. $39.95)
A series of weekly newspaper columns on genealogy, this book is very helpful for all genealogists. Read about family records, genealogical correspondence, tombstone inscriptions, church records, military and pension records. Learn how to use The National Archives, the Library of Congress, the DAR Library, as well as local libraries and societies. There are suggestions on starting a genealogical society, keeping family reunions alive, rubbing gravestones, etc. (147pp. Masthof Press, 1995. $8.50)
This simple, concise book is the perfect guide for people who would love to know more about their ancestors but are uncertain about where to begin. The author explains how to get started by locating a variety of records, consulting genealogical societies, organizing and storing your research, developing family history charts, and much more. (28pp. Dover Pub., 1998. $3.95)
Written as a beginner’s guide to American genealogy, this is also helpful to experienced researchers as a handy guide to essential information sources. A variety of forms and charts, designed and produced by Dollarhide, end the book. (48pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 1998 second edition. $9.95)
Explains in simple understandable language the sometimes baffling principles of genetics that underlie genetic disorder, genetic counseling, the importance of constructing a family pedigree, and the latest methods of prenatal diagnosis. A glossary of terms reduces to everyday language the sometimes difficult technical jargon. (92pp. ind. illus. hardcover. Humana Press, 1996. $19.95)
A beginner’s manual on going to archives, courthouses, libraries; researching by mail; using family histories, journals, vital records and newspapers; as well as organizing your material and preparing it for the future. (104pp. Ye Olde Gen. Shoppe, 1994. $12.50)
Explains step by step how to preserve small-to-mid-sized graveyard. In-depth coverage of stone conservation is included—with recommendations on what should or should not be done. Stunning photos of stones before and after preservation. (126pp. illus. index. Sage Pubs., 1995. $19.95)
This ambitious effort to catalog service records and related sources is international in scope, covering the soldiers of all countries participating in the war, from Britain, Germany, and France to Russia, Canada, and the United States; and from India, Australia, and Japan to South Africa and Brazil. A particularly useful section of the book describes the general organization of military records, the organization of those records in specific countries, and the condition of the records. (204pp. illus. index. hardcover. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., 1998. $22.50)
Describes in detail public manuscripts and microfilm holdings that have genealogical potential, including information on passenger lists, naturalization records, county records, prison populations, registers, and family papers. (374pp. Pa. Hist. & Mus. Comm., 1997. $14.95)
A practical guide to the use of newspapers in genealogical research. Topics include What to Find in Newspapers, How to Locate Your Newspaper, Evaluate Your Findings, Eight Steps of Newspaper Research and more. (22pp. Origins, 2003. $8.00)
Researchers can now locate city and county directories for use with 1930 U. S. census. This guide contains an alphabetical listing of every municipality listed in Pa. city and county directories and also contains a bibliography of city directory types. (approx. 60pp. Gen. Soc. of Pa., 2002. $12.50)
A comprehensive guide to the collections, which include an estimated 350,000 photographs. The guide is arranged by record groups (those which contain photographic materials), and describes the type and extent of photographic resources contained in each. (229pp. illus. index. Pa. Hist. and Museum Comm., 1993. $9.95)
This compilation provides easy access to a valuable resource and contains more than 4,400 entries, including residence and occupation of mortgagor, location and size of mortgaged property, improvement status, etc. Mortgages are from the City of Philadelphia and the counties of Philadelphia, Chester and Bucks, as well as other counties created prior to 1756, such as Lancaster and Northampton. (142pp. index. Gen. Soc. of Pa., 1995. $17.95)
Many references are studied, both electronic and more traditional including libraries, bibliographies, catalogs, periodicals, manuscript guides, newspapers, theses, printed documents of the Federal government, National Archives, guides to legal sources, geographical guides, dictionaries, encyclopedias, ... (214pp. index. Univ. of Neb. Press, 1994. $9.95)
This 10th edition updates and expands on this standard resource work for genealogists, both amateur and professional. Updates the data for U.S. counties, where many genealogically valuable records are kept, includes expanded data on resources for family historians at the federal level, and sees the return of the section devoted to international genealogy, with information on resources from more countries than ever before. Extensive updating on internet-based resources. (896pp. hardcover. Everton Pub., 2002. $59.95)
If your ancestor lived in Hanover, Germany, here is a list of towns in that province that may help you in your research. Or perhaps you have a torn document that provides only the last part of the town name. Here you can look up the place name in the reverse alphabetical index. (114pp. GRT Pubs., 2002. $9.95.)
If you’re an advanced researcher, you have probably thought about doing research for others. This book answers questions about assessing your skills and strengths to decide if client work is for you. Suggestions about trial clients, advertising, writing reports, contracts, invoices, and specialization are introduced. (26pp. Research Associates, 1994. $5.95)
This seems to be the best “how-to” book on the market, as it shows the beginner where to start in his research, how to find clues in family keepsakes, and how to best use public and private records. It does more than hold the reader’s attention, but also broadens his knowledge in a fun, exciting, detective manner. (144pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 1992. $8.95)
Condensed guide provides information about parentage testing using DNA technology, studying and validating distant family relationships, and investigating your family’s history by employing modern biology techniques. Read how to test your DNA and answer questions of your true historic identity, ethnicity, religion, and even geographical origin. (160pp. illus. AceN Press, 2000. $19.99)
Just when you thought you knew everything about analyzing a death certificate, this booklet suggests dozens of clues you should not overlook and suggestions for follow-up. A systematic plan of research and checklist are included. (22pp. Research Associates, 1991. $5.95)
This how-to book explains the basic theory and process of hand drafting a land survey description. (66pp. illus. Author, 2000. $12.50)
Some hints and guidelines to anyone think- ing about publishing. Chapter titles include: Putting it Together, Publishing Your Book, and Distribution. (15pp. Everton Publishers, n. d. $2.95)
A complete description of process of publishing a profitable book on family history, this volume covers everything from format to typestyles, dealing with book manufacturers and writing specifications to getting a copyright and selling your book. (160pp. hardcover. index. Author, 1993. $17.50)
Many genealogists approach the task of publishing with trepidation. Mr. McGrady presents very practical and down-to-earth advice for these first-time writers, with a number of ideas of considerable value to those already experienced in writing. (72pp. Author, 1997. $12.00)
Written specifically for genealogists writing family histories, newsletters, cookbooks, and other genealogy publications, because genealogists have their own special circumstances when it comes to indexing primarily due to the repetition of the same names. Numerous tips are given on indexing a large or small publication. (48pp. Russell Earnest Assoc., 1994. $13.90)
Getting copies of vital records, passports, and social security records is often difficult and time consuming without the proper forms. This 4th edition offers a complete and up-to-date collection of vital records application forms from countries around the world. Simply photocopy the forms, fill them in, and send a check. (616pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 2000. $34.95)
Explains the kinship connection of orphans, foundlings, foster children, and adopted children. It even explains the blood relationship of children conceived through in vitro fertilization or surrogacy. If kinship is the question—you now have an authoritative source to read. (123pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 2000. $9.95)
Through supportive coaching, stimulating questions, shared memories, and evocative photographs, the process of producing a personal history becomes both intriguing and engaging. Learn how to do this by reading the moving and inspiring episodes and scenes in this book. (181pp. illus. Ohio University Press, 1997. $14.95)
In today’s information age, there are more ways to find missing people than ever before, but how can you make sure your sources are accurate? Locating Lost Family Members & Friends includes quick reference lists, tables, and charts that make it easy to locate the crucial documentation. You’ll find sources to access birth and death certificates, marriage and divorce records, licenses and registration, telephone and city directories, and using the Internet. (174pp. index. Betterway Books, 1999. $18.99)
It is no surprise then that land records, including deeds, grants, mortgages, wills, and more, comprise some of the most common and reliable documents available to genealogists. Hatcher shows where to find land records and how to use them to prove ancestry and family relationships, find new avenues of research, and discover how your ancestors lived. Invaluable guideliness for using state references and other general resources, plus a helpful glossary of related terms. (220pp. Betterway Books. $21.99)
How does a researcher obtain records or copies of original records? Valuable tips are given on the Internet, periodicals, books, and CD-ROMS. There is a section on hiring a professional genealogist. Several lists of useful addresses for correspondence are also included. (246pp. index. Betterway Books, 2000. $18.99)
Not a how-to book but rather a book that focuses on a particular method of organizing research materials. It takes you from the preliminary note-gathering stage of your research to the final presentation of your work. A set of master forms is included, which may be photocopied as often as needed. A completely fresh approach to genealogy, designed for beginner and experienced alike. (96pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 1999. $14.95)
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and a short description of 250 libraries in Maryland that house genealogical information for researchers. Well-known libraries as well as the lesser-known depositories appear here in an easy-to-use format. (59pp. index. Masthof Press, 1998. $7.50)
This fascinating book clarifies obscure medically-related terms likely to be encountered by genealogical researchers. Includes terms related to myth and magic, and European, Asian, African, and Native American folk wisdom. (178pp. Heritage Books, 1995. $20.50)
A listing of names and addresses of persons researching Mennonite, Amish, and Brethren surnames. An excellent reference source for anyone researching Mennonites, Brethren, and/or Amish. (VI, 2000 edition. $6.50) #2318
A 52,640-name index to the past ten years of Mennonite Family History published from 1982 through 1991, this index includes surnames, authors of articles, subjects with such prominence that they merit entry in the index, and every name mentioned in the articles. (170pp. MFH, 1992. $23.00)
A complete name index to the articles published in Mennonite Family History from 1992 through 1996, this index includes surnames, authors of articles, subjects with such prominence that they merit entry in the index, and every name mentioned in the articles. (90pp. MFH, 1997. $9.50)
A complete name index to the articles published in Mennonite Family History from 1997 through 2001, this index includes surnames, authors of articles, subjects with such prominence that they merit entry in the index, and every name mentioned in the articles. (91pp. MFH, 2001. $12.50)
This book sheds light on how much information can be obtained on one’s family in military records and related sources. These records should also be considered for Mennonite families who have brothers, cousins, or nephews who participated in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps. (44pp. Heritage House, 1986. $10.00)
Contains essential how-to information on obtaining and understanding primary records such as birth, marriage, and death certificates; how to use census records, street directories, computer genealogy, etc. Also includes tips and shortcuts learned first-hand. (229pp. illus. index. Land Yacht Press, 1997. $14.95)
Data based on each column include: by-line and address, research area covered, newspaper(s) in which column appears, frequency of the column, date of the column’s first publication, requirements and charges for queries, availability of back issues and indexes, etc. New for this edition is the inclusion of computer e-mail; addresses when available. All known genealogical columns in the U.S. are alphabatetically arranged by state and county, and cross-referenced for easy use. (110pp. Heritage Books, 1996. $14.00)
What is available in newspaper research: birth and death notices, obituaries, marriage notices, divorces, family reunions, etc. Even social activities, sheriff’s sales, etc., can provide the clues you need. Included are lists of newspapers published and available repositories. (26pp. Heritage House, 1986. $5.00)
A list of nicknames for given names used in the past and present time. This third edition includes Dutch/Frisian given names with English equivalents. The alphabetical list of names and nicknames is cross-indexed. Useful in checking indices with index by first name; also important in determining if two people are the same person. (62pp. Rose Family Association, 1998. $7.25)
Updated to reflect recent changes in copyright law, this guide can save readers time, trouble, and expensive attorney’s fees. It defines many aspects of the U.S. copyright law and offers general advice in an easy-to-follow question-and-answer format, all refreshingly free of legal jargon. Information also included on rights to digital recordings, CD-ROMS, and Internet material. (80pp. Dover, 2003. $3.95)
A how-to guide for community and church groups and historical societies. This clear, concise guide for cataloging and conserving records includes step-by-step instructions, illustrations. (53pp. index. Pa. Hist. & Mus. Comm., 1993. $9.95)
This book will show you how to reduce the ever mounting piles of paper, books, and other materials, so you can spend more time researching and less time hunting for information lost somewhere on your desk or computer. Easy-to-copy charts, forms, and checklists take you through every step. It helps you create filing systems, plan productive research trips, develop a storage system for CD-ROMS, and other necessities. (150pp. Betterway Books, 1999. $17.99)
Scrapbooks compiled by the Rev. Herman Clarke who worked for the Children’s Aid Society are the basis of this book containing thought-provoking photos and narrative to give the warm story of thousands of homeless, abandoned, and orphaned children placed in foster homes throughout the United States. (368pp. illus. index. Heritage Books, 2001. $24.95)
Provides a concise discussion of the causes of paper and photo deterioration, including temperature, humidity, fungi, insects, rodents, etc. The types of items which can be preserved include letters, books, posters, certificates, journals, scrapbooks, photos, slides, and more. Techniques are included for the repair and cleaning of mildly damaged items. (111pp. illus. index. Rainbow Books, Inc., 1995. $12.95)
Chapters describe family and local history sources available at the National Archives: census schedules, ship passenger lists, court documents, military pension records, etc., with illustrations interspersed throughout. (232pp. hardcover. National Archives, 1987. $20.00)
Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and a short description of over 400 libraries in Pa. that house genealogical information appear in this handbook— a must for every genealogist who has ancestors from Pa. Well-known libraries as well as the lesser-known depositories which may have that hidden piece of information for your family tree appear here in an easy-to-use format. (85pp. index. Masthof Press, 1997. $8.50)
A beginner’s guide to digital photography offers coverage of selecting a camera, manipulating images, applying special effects, and using digital photos for such projects as calendars, scrapbooks, personal archives, and web sites. (192pp. hardcover. Reader’s Digest Books, 2003. $26.95)
Your camera can help in countless ways to add a bit of sparkle to your written family legacy, and you do not need to spend a lot of money to do so. Topics like photographing documents in a library, gravestones, heirlooms, copying photographs, buying a camera, and traveling with your camera are explained. (128pp. Ancestry, 1988. $10.95)
A must for everyone, this easy-to-read book alerts us to the mistakes and frauds in genealogy. Chapter titles include: Similar Surnames, Family Traditions, Problem Dates, 1752 Calendar Change, Interpretation of Terms, Coat of Arms Craze, Fraudulent Pedigrees, Yearning for Royal Ancestry, and Reviewing Periodicals. (74pp. Ancestry, 1987. $7.95)
The typical genealogical researcher may accumulate an expansive collection of documents, photos, books, films, videotapes, computer disks, and other media. This book is designed to teach how to protect these materials against chemical and physical deterioration for future reference. (48pp. illus. Ancestry, Inc., 1995. $6.95)
Here you will learn how to preserve, organize, and store photos for future generations—how to care for family photos, identify different types of damage, learn basic conservation techniques, buy the proper storage materials, and then organize the family photo display for all to see. (246pp. illus. Betterway Pub., 2001. $19.99)
Self publishing has become the norm for family history books. The author clarifies the mystique of first-time publishing. She wisely suggests that the researcher write the text as the research progresses, continually updating and correcting. From the beginning of the research process to the binding process, good ideas are presented in this well-organized book. (286pp. index. Ancestry, Inc., 1996. $19.95)
A manual by professionals for everyone serious about genealogy. For family historians who want to do their own study, reliably, it describes the standards. For hobbyists, attorneys, and medical scientists who seek professional researchers, it’s a consumer guide that defines quality and facilitates choices. This is for those persons who dream of turning a fascinating hobby into a successful career. (680pp. index. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 2001. $44.95)
Checklists that ensure your publication is accurate and that it is read easily include practical tips on how to proofread names, dates, and locations; check punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; ensure consistency; catch typographical errors; proofread indexes; and proofread facts, figures, etc. This book points out common errors you should watch for and how to avoid errors specific to genealogy publications. (40pp. Russell Earnest Assoc., 1997. $12.80)
Designed to teach you how to read and understand the handwriting found in documents commonly used in genealogical research, this book explains techniques for reading early American documents. (289pp. illus. Gen. Pub. Co., Inc., 1998. $29.99)
Instructs the timeless principles of genealogical research, identifies the various classes of records employed in that research, groups them in convenient tables and charts, gives their location, explains their uses, and evaluates each of them in the context of the research process. (676pp. index. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 2000. $29.95)
A must book for anyone planning a research trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, to do genealogy, this informative and comprehensive guide contains a wealth of tips on how to use the Family History Library. It also suggests how to prepare before visiting the library, how to get there, what to look for, what not to expect to find, how to schedule your time, rules to follow, using the library by mail, and more. (260pp. Carlberg Press, 1997. $20.00)
After the Revolutionary War, Congress awarded bounty lands to citizens and soldiers for services rendered during the war. But nine states adopted similar policies. Unlike federal bounty land records, however, records of state bounty land awards are not centralized; instead, they are found in the various states in the form of manuscript records and printed books and are all but inaccessible to the researcher. Until now, that is! Here is a master index to state bounty land records. About 35,000 names appear in the index. (636pp. index. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 1996. $45.00)
Where can a researcher locate military records on our country’s wars? This book tells what is available at the National Archives including the branch libraries, how to interpret the congressional actions affecting those persons who served in the Revolutionary War, pension acts, obtaining pension and bounty land warrants, compiled service records, loyalist records, veterans’ homes, national cemeteries, burial grounds, etc. (62pp. maps. AGLL, 1993. $7.95)
Defines and explains wills and their place in the probate process, relationships, the law of primogeniture, and the court system. (60pp. charts. AGLL, 1993. $7.95)
An informative guide to planning and achieving a successful research trip, using the author’s fifteen years of experience in methodologies, tips, and even a check-list to ensure that your precious research time is optimized to the fullest. Contains suggestions on how to prepare for the trip as well as using historical societies, libraries, churches, courthouses, cemeteries, etc. (102pp. Ancestry, 1992. $9.95)
Have you been frustrated with brittle documents that seem to tear just at the crucial spot where a German place name is printed? Now you can resume your research by using the reverse alphabetical index to complete the missing letters in the place name. (119pp. illus. GRT Pubs., 2002. $9.95)
We all have skeletons in our closet. But what do you do with them? This book helps family historians decide how to best handle family secrets and embarrassments with honesty and sensitivity. (40pp. Russell D. Earnest Assoc., 1998. $12.95)
This booklet contains information, an example, and an order form for copies of Social Security application forms and tells about other sources and services potentially helpful to genealogists. Notes about R.R. Retirement and deciphering Social Security numbers. (18pp. Research Associates, 1995. $5.95)
Provides an intelligent and thorough exposure to information sources of all kinds. Created for use by genealogists at all levels of skill and experience. Invaluable to researchers for its originality of information, its detailed introduction to the latest in research techniques, and its creative suggestions on ways to utilize existing data. (834pp. hardcover. Ancestry, 1997. $49.95. Add an extra $2.00 to postage bill.)
This is the first comprehensive list of census records ever published. Systematic research in state records, previously thought to be next to impossible, is now not only possible but easy. State by state, year by year, often county by county and district by district, Lainhart shows the researcher what is available in state census records, where it is available, and what one might expect to find in the way of data. (116pp. hardcover. Gen. Pub. Co., 1997. $17.95)
The beginner’s text for genealogists that you have been waiting for! Gives tried and true methods for success in genealogical research in a fun, easy-to-follow format. Includes master forms and a plan for keeping your work in order. (150pp. AGLL, 1995. $12.95)
You are sure to enjoy this booklet filled with humorous selections on family trees, family roots, family skeletons, and anything that makes genealogists laugh! Excellent collection of humorous quotations, epitaphs, whimsical wills,.... (101pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 1988. $9.95)
Contains list of biographical indices, library biographical indices, religious biographical, and periodical indices. Ethnic references include Canadian, German, Hebrew/Jewish, Irish, Polish, Swiss, and more. Helpful addresses also included. (27pp. Author, 1995. $18.50)
Locating the ancestral origins of your immigrant is much more efficient with this handy reference. The major types of surnames are described with examples and spelling variations. Nationwide name and emigrant lists that identify origins and locations of a name are also included. Twenty-five countries are represented. (30pp. Author, 1993. $18.50)
Addresses the complexities of naturalization records in a straight forward discussion. Dozens of illustrations and example documents enhance the reading and simplify the search for these unique sources of Americana. (294pp. illus. index. Ancestry, Inc., 1998. $19.95)
Virtually every American can find an ancestor whose name lies hidden in a ship’s passenger list. Completely revised and expanded, this book will take you step by step through the records, demonstrating how to use the available indexes and alternative resources to find the ship passenger list that bears your ancestor’s name. (176pp. Ancestry, Inc., 2002. $12.95)
Techniques of tombstone photographing, chalking, tracing, rubbing, etc., are explained in detail as the reader learns how to create a clear reproduction of a grave marker’s message. The author provides lists of commonly-used abbreviations, definitions of Latin phrases, and an explanation of different dating systems to aid the reader in deciphering epitaphs. (160pp. index. Heritage Books, 1991. $18.00)
Originally published by the U.S. Bureau of Census, this book shows the nation’s changing interests and data needs as well as information on its people, the government, and the economy. Emphasis has moved from basic head counts to concern about data on housing, employment, income, transportation, ethnicity, migration. (109pp. AGLL, 1992. $9.95)
This illuminating guide shows you how to unlock the precious stories hidden within the details of your family photos. Identify and verify the people in your photos, using details such as poses, props, and print material to determine dates and places. Create worksheets for every photo that confirm and validate your findings. Locate additional family photos to build your own visual history collection. With this book your photos will reveal more about your genealogy than before. (140pp. illus. Betterway Books, 2000. $18.99)
Provides an in-depth study of baptismal practice and the recording of baptismal information in late 17th- and early 18th-century Colonial America. Various inconsistencies and other problems faced by genealogists when working with baptismal records are covered. Through carefully researched and documented examples, the author provides lost pieces to elusive genealogical puzzles and offers valuable hints for rewarding exploration into the mysteries of baptismal records—where to look, what you should expect to find, why you cannot find what you are “sure” should be there. (166pp. illus. index. Author, 1996. $17.95)
This indispensable guide deals with those thorny problems of reading and interpreting colonial handwriting. Examples of colonial letter forms and script, showing the letter forms in process of development and marking the way they differ from later letter forms, are shown. It is all very well to locate original records, but to read them correctly is another matter altogether. (26pp. Genealogical Publishing Co., 2002. $6.00)
Insight and helpful suggestions in using your old photographs to obtain more information about your family history appear here. In chapters such as Identifying the Family, Dating Photographs, and Recognizing Types of Photographs, the reader will find clues that may lead them to other areas which may open a whole new area of research. Care and restoration and locating family photographs are also addressed. (190pp. illus. index. Ancestry, 1991. $16.95)
This book will make your genealogical detective work easier. Contains interview formats, sample letters, work sheets, multi-generation forms, census extraction forms from 1790 through 1920, a comprehensive resource section, bibliographies, and case studies. Some chapters in this third edition have been expanded: public sources, censuses, courthouse records, federal government resources, and computers in genealogy. (180pp. index. illus. Betterway Books, 1995. $14.99)
This book is a collection of blank forms and instructions on how to use them for genealogists to keep their research organized and documented. The forms can be easily removed and duplicated. Included are forms for census checks to follow one ancestor through all the censuses, military record checklist, research planning worksheet, deed index, marriage index, interview forms, family group sheets, and more. (320pp. Writer’s Digest Books, 1996. $15.99)
Individuals with U.S. Roman Catholic ancestry will find this guide indispensible. For every archdiocese and diocese in the U.S., this guide identifies the available records (not by parish name) and a contact person for most locations. Additional libraries with Catholic records are also included. (112pp. Ancestry, 1995. $19.95)
There is a wealth of genealogical and historical information (Colonial America to the present) waiting to be discovered by today’s researchers—enlistment forms, muster rolls, pension applications—all of which contain detailed personal data and priceless links to people and places. This is a reference book with lots of details to help you find this valuable information. (455pp. hardcover. Ancestry, 1994. $39.95)
You’ve got the desire. You’ve got the drive. What you don’t have is the time. This book can help overcome this problem by showing you how to get the most out of whatever time you have available. Dozens of sidebars, sample letters, and blank forms help ensure that you’ll learn how to find and access research facilities such as the National Archives and Records Administration, vital records offices, and local libraries. You’ll also learn how to create an information network with your fellow genealogists. (134pp. index. Betterway Books, 2000. $18.99)
Hunting for a place name in this area of Germany? Check the place name index. If you do not know the first few letters of your place name, check the reverse alphabetical index. (126pp. GRT Publications, 2002. $9.95)
Records of the merchants, court legislators, and churches, as well as the everyday expressions of the common men and women (ticking and icebox, stadle and squabpie), appear here. (Combines previous volumes one and two.) (334pp. illus. Heritage Books, 2000. $28.00)
Includes over 400 article ideas relevant to family and genealogy society newsletters, ideas for fills and graphics, proofreading tips, suggestions for design and layout, an 11-page glossary of print media terms, editorial guidelines, and more. Copyrighting a family history, improved recordkeeping, and learning from household inventories are a few of the suggested topics. (80pp. Russell D. Earnest Assoc., 1992. $16.00)
Learn about name trends and fashions, name crazes, middle names and nicknames, married names, place names, street names, good names and bad names, psychology of names, naming practices around the world, personal factors in naming, tips for giving a child a good name, and what names tell us about ourselves. (265pp. Gen. Pub. Co., 2000 reprint of 1996 corrected ed. $17.95)
Are you confused about sources for copies of Confederate pensions? This book answers questions about each state’s records that granted pensions to CSA veterans—index arrangement, copy costs, where to write, etc. (14pp. Research Associates, 1994. $5.95)
Lists addresses and general information about the sizes and prices of county maps available in the continental U.S. (18pp. Research Assoc., 1995, second edition. $5.95)
What vital records (birth, death, marriage, and divorce) are available and when for each state? This well-organized booklet answers these questions and more including the cost of a copy, where to write, and miscellaneous remarks for each. A section also covers foreign births and deaths and certificates of citizenship. (30pp.U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Serv., 1993. $3.75)
Methods abound here for locating your elusive Ind. ancestor, describing what records are available to the researcher, where they can be found, and how to use them. Excellent! (215pp. index. Ind. Univ. Pr., 1992. $13.95)
During 1936-1942, hundreds of volumes of inventories, surveys, lists, and collections of many types of records were examined, transcribed, and some mimeographed. This guide notes those records of genealogical value. The first section lists by state those records that were published. The second lists by state those unpublished manuscripts and where they can be located. (56pp. Walter R. Gooldy, 1996. $12.00) |
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