Practical genealogy : 50 simple steps to research your diverse family history

Practical genealogy 50 simple steps to research your diverse family history

Brian Sheffey

Book - 2020

"Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in research. ...Practical Genealogy simplifies and breaks down the complex research process into actionable tips that can be conducted over a period of time. And most importantly, no blood test is necessary."--Back cover.

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Subjects
Genealogy > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Published
Emeryville, California : Callisto Media Inc Rockridge Press [2020]
Language
English
Main Author
Brian Sheffey (author)
Physical Description
ix, 178 pages : illustrations (some color), charts, color map ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-176) and index.
ISBN
9781646115662
  • Introduction
  • Step 1. The 5 Fundamental Ws of Research
  • Step 2. What's Your Starting Point?
  • Step 3. Stay Organized
  • Step 4. Explore Helpful Online Databases
  • Step 5. Document Your Research
  • Step 6. Develop a Research Outline
  • Step 7. Reflect
  • Step 8. Nationality, Race, Ethnicity, Culture, and Ancestry
  • Step 9. Genetic and Ancestral Research: There's a Big Difference
  • Step 10. Preserve and Share Your Family's Story
  • Step 11. Access Public Information
  • Step 12. Save Your Photos
  • Step 13. Create a Genealogy Timeline
  • Step 14. What Can Census Records Do for You?
  • Step 15. Explore Marriage Records
  • Step 16. Examine Vital Records
  • Step 17. Explore Your Heritage
  • Step 18. Access Land Records
  • Step 19. Retrieve Military Records
  • Step 20. Genealogy Research: In Person versus Online
  • Step 21. Explore Local History
  • Step 22. Make Use of Maps
  • Step 23. The Most Common Brick Walls in Research
  • Step 24. Conduct International Research
  • Step 25. Cite Sources
  • Step 26. Use Newspapers in Genealogical Research
  • Step 27. Begin African American Research
  • Step 28. Identify Community Support
  • Step 29. Identify Worthwhile Blogs
  • Step 30. What's a Pioneer Certificate?
  • Step 31. Research Naturalization Records
  • Step 32. Ellis Island and the Multiple Ellis Islands for Enslaved Africans
  • Step 33. Search and Use Naturalization Records
  • Step 34. Find and Review Passenger Ship Logs
  • Step 35. Track Down Elusive Arrival and Naturalization Records
  • Step 36. Write a Successful Record Request
  • Step 37. Search for Published Family Histories
  • Step 38. Listen to the Music of Your Heritage
  • Step 39. Searching for Orphaned, Adopted, and Bound-Out Children
  • Step 40. Reflect
  • Step 41. The Importance of Migration Routes
  • Step 42. Understand Ancestral Financial Records
  • Step 43. Review Coroner's Records and Obituaries
  • Step 44. Visit a Cemetery
  • Step 45. Investigate an Industry
  • Step 46. Write Your Family's Ethnic/Immigrant Story
  • Step 47. Make a Family Heirloom
  • Step 48. Track Down Out-of-Print Items
  • Step 49. Bring Your Research Logs to Life
  • Step 50. Reflect
  • Appendix A. Finding a Lost Connection to the Weeping Time Slave Sale (1859, Savannah, Georgia)
  • Appendix B. Citation Formats by Information Source Type
  • Glossary
  • Resources
  • References
  • Index

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