Generation by Generation
About This Book
Rather than starting with distant ancestors, this guide follows the order in which family history is actually researched. You begin with yourself, move on to relatives who are still living, and then work steadily backward through earlier generations. Each chapter covers one historical period and the kinds of documents that survive from it, so newcomers encounter unfamiliar record types at the point where they need them. The book is divided into two parts. The first covers foundational topics such as family relationships, naming customs, genealogy software, evaluating research that has already been done, and the basics of DNA testing. The second opens with an overview of the major genealogy websites, then surveys the main categories of records for every generation, from the present day back to the colonial era. Separate chapters show how to trace American families through the records of Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, and non-English-speaking countries. Numerous sequential screenshots of web pages walk readers through searching online. The author is a seasoned genealogist and teacher, equally comfortable with traditional research methods and digital resources.
ISBN: 9780806321271
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