Genealogy for beginners

Pennavaria, Katherine 1959- (author.).

Summary: "This book covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you've already started. It offers practical suggestions from an experienced genealogist, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a quality family history research"--

Record details

ISBN: 9781538125489
ISBN: 153812548X
ISBN: 9781538125496
Physical Description: print
xv, 241 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- Genealogy: an overview -- The best first steps for a researcher -- Managing genealogy records -- Genealogy record types -- Online research: the basics -- Advanced research techniques and specialized resources -- Specialized subjects, including DNA for genealogy -- Keeping up and sharing results -- Final thoughts -- Appendix: Suggested questionnaire for genealogy interview subjects.