A primer for the beginning genealogist, a refresher course for the intermediate user, and a walk down memory lane for the more advanced family historian.
A down in the trenches approach to genealogy, with tips and tricks that really work.
For the Beginner:
Just starting out? This book will walk you through it point-by-point, from organizing your research and knowing where and how to look, to creating a website. It’s all here in clear, understandable language.
For the Intermediate User:
Learn how to read between the lines of the primary records, and see the living past come alive through the eyes of your ancestors.
For the Advanced Genealogist:
Celebrate the oral tradition, the very heart and soul of genealogy.
Targeted Age Group:
Adult
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Don’t quit.
Author Bio:
A graduate of California State University with a Bachelor’s in English, I have freelanced as an advertising copywriter, worked as a graphic artist for an engineering company, and spent twenty years as a wildlife woodcarver.
I am currently restoring a hundred-year-old house in a quiet country town in Illinois. My interests include genealogy, art, music, and literature.
A graduate of California State University with a Bachelor’s in English, I have freelanced as an advertising copywriter, worked as a graphic artist for an engineering company, and spent twenty years as a wildlife woodcarver.
I am currently restoring a hundred-year-old house in a quiet country town in Illinois. My interests include genealogy, art, music, and literature.
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What Inspired You to Write Your Book?My grandfather died in 1995, and most of the history of his family died with him. Reclaiming our heritage has been an uphill climb, much harder than it should have been. Crumbling the brick walls has been an ongoing process, one that could have been smoother and more productive, had I known then what I know now about genealogy research. There really is a method to the madness.
There is a reason why genealogy has become so popular. Even for the most casual enthusiast, there is a sense of eternity about it. You are rescuing your ancestors from oblivion and preserving your heritage for posterity. Until the advent of online research, few of us could name our great-great-grandparents. Thankfully, that has all changed. It’s all in knowing how.
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