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Genealogical research on the Web
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- ISBN: 1555704301 (alk. paper)
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xix, 194 p. : ill. ; 28 cm. - Publisher: New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, c2002.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-178) and index. |
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Table of Contents
Genealogical Research on the Web
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| List of Figures | p. ix | |
| Foreword Gene Stratton | p. xi | |
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii | |
| Preface | p. xv | |
| Part 1. | How to Get Started: The Basics of Genealogical Research on the Internet | p. 1 |
| What Is Genealogical and Family History Research? | p. 1 | |
| Why Do People Do Genealogical Research? | p. 4 | |
| How Does the Internet Support Genealogical Research? | p. 4 | |
| Are There Things the Internet Cannot Do for the Genealogical Researcher? | p. 7 | |
| What Hardware and Software Do I Need to Get Started? | p. 8 | |
| How Do I Begin a Genealogical Research Project on the Internet? | p. 8 | |
| Understanding Documentation and Verification of Sources | p. 11 | |
| How Do I Evaluate Genealogical Data on the Internet and Verify Sources? | p. 18 | |
| How Should Librarians and Researchers Conduct a Genealogy Reference Interview? | p. 22 | |
| References | p. 31 | |
| Success Story 1.1 | Using Old-Fashioned Research Methods with Web-Based Information Technology James Swan | p. 23 |
| Success Story 1.2 | The Challenges of Interviewing Genealogical Researchers Deborah Keener | p. 30 |
| Activity 1.1 | Beginning a Family History Project | p. 32 |
| Activity 1.2 | Establishing What You Know and What You Need to Know About Your Family | p. 33 |
| Activity 1.3 | Evaluating Genealogical Data Published on the Internet and Verifying Sources | p. 35 |
| Part 2. | How to Find and Use Basic Genealogical Reference and Documentation Tools on the Web | p. 37 |
| The Ten Best Genealogical Reference and Documentation Tools on the Web | p. 37 | |
| 1. | Social Security Death Records (various Web sites) | p. 45 |
| 2. | Vital Records Information for All States and Territories of the United States and International | p. 50 |
| 3. | FamilySearch | p. 51 |
| 4. | American Family Immigration History Center | p. 54 |
| 5. | RootsWeb Genealogical Data Cooperative | p. 56 |
| 6. | USGenWeb Project | p. 58 |
| 7. | Ancestry.com | p. 60 |
| 8. | GENDEX - WWW Genealogical Index | p. 61 |
| 9. | Cyndi's Genealogy Homepage | p. 62 |
| 10. | NARA National Archives and Records Administration Genealogy Page | p. 63 |
| Other Useful Genealogical Reference Sites | p. 63 | |
| References | p. 65 | |
| Success Story 2.1 | Using Genealogical Reference Tools on the Web Sandra Yorkell-Parker | p. 52 |
| Activity 2.1 | Identifying Recent Ancestors in the Social Security Death Master File Indexes at Ancestry.Com and RootsWeb | p. 67 |
| Activity 2.2 | Locating Vital Records Information for All States and Territories of the United States, Canada, and Other International | p. 69 |
| Activity 2.3 | Searching the FamilySearch and American Family Immigration History Center Databases | p. 70 |
| Activity 2.4 | Using and Comparing the RootsWeb, Cyndi's List, and the SurnameWeb Metasites | p. 72 |
| Activity 2.5 | Exploring The USGenWeb Project | p. 74 |
| Activity 2.6 | Comparing Ancestry.com and FamilyTreeMaker.com | p. 75 |
| Activity 2.7 | Locating A Family Name in the GENDEX--Index to Family History Web Pages and the RootsWeb World Connect Database | p. 76 |
| Activity 2.8 | Browsing the United States Historical Census Data Browser | p. 77 |
| Part 3. | How to Network with Living Family Members and/or Fellow Genealogical Researchers | p. 79 |
| Finding Your Living Family Members and/or Fellow Genealogical Researchers | p. 79 | |
| Exploring Genealogical Discussion Lists, Newsgroups, Web Boards, and Chats | p. 83 | |
| Using E-mail to Communicate, Netiquette, and Asking the Right Questions | p. 83 | |
| Communicating with Your Non-Internet Connected Family Members | p. 87 | |
| Using the Internet to Plan Your Genealogical Research Correspondence and Travel | p. 88 | |
| Genealogical and Historical Societies and Organizations | p. 88 | |
| Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Monuments | p. 90 | |
| E-Archives | p. 92 | |
| Library and Archives Web Sites | p. 93 | |
| NARA National Archives and Records Administration | p. 96 | |
| Using Courthouses and Other Local Government Documents Archives | p. 100 | |
| Using Cemeteries, Churches, and Other Religious | ||
| Organizations | p. 102 | |
| Travel Resources | p. 103 | |
| Exploring Special Genealogical Communications Topic: Adoptees and Birth Parent Searches | p. 104 | |
| Putting Your Family History Information on the Web--GEDCOM files | p. 105 | |
| References | p. 109 | |
| Success Story 3.1 | Pursuing Old Family Stories Through the Web Beth A. Stahr | p. 81 |
| Success Story 3.2 | Finding My Cousin and Sharing Our Family History Research Online James Swan | p. 82 |
| Success Story 3.3 | How the Making of America Project Helped Solve a Family Puzzle Carol Taylor | p. 91 |
| Activity 3.1 | Interviewing the Family | p. 110 |
| Activity 3.2 | Finding Family Members and/or Fellow Genealogical Researchers | p. 111 |
| Activity 3.3 | Learning from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Genealogy Page and the NARA Archival Information Locator (NAIL) | p. 113 |
| Activity 3.4 | Researching with the Making of America Project--University of Michigan and Cornell University | p. 115 |
| Part 4. | How to Locate International, African American, and Native American Ancestors; Heraldry and Lineage Societies | p. 117 |
| International Genealogical Research | p. 119 | |
| African American Genealogical Research | p. 126 | |
| Native American Genealogical Research | p. 131 | |
| Heraldry | p. 136 | |
| Lineage Societies | p. 140 | |
| References | p. 142 | |
| Success Story 4.1 | Networking and Data-Sharing with Living Relatives in Europe and the U.S. Larry Naukam | p. 143 |
| Success Story 4.2 | How African American and Native American Genealogy Researchers Begin with Internet Research Tools Deborah Keener | p. 146 |
| Activity 4.1 | Locating Internet Resources for International Genealogical Research | p. 147 |
| Activity 4.2 | Researching African American Genealogy on the Internet | p. 149 |
| Activity 4.3 | Using the NARA Web Site and Other Internet Resources for Native American Genealogical Research | p. 151 |
| Activity 4.4 | Learning about Heraldry and Lineage Societies on the Internet | p. 153 |
| Sources | p. 155 | |
| The Internet Genealogy Ready-Reference E-Library | p. 157 | |
| More Readings about Genealogical Research on the Internet | p. 175 | |
| Glossary of Genealogy and Internet Terms | p. 179 | |
| Index | p. 185 | |
| About the Author | p. 193 |
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