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Researching Your Family History Online For Dummies


Researching Your Family History Online For Dummies


2nd UK Edition

von: Nick Barratt, Sarah Newbery, Jenny Thomas, Matthew L. Helm, April Leigh Helm

16,99 €

Verlag: Wiley
Format: PDF
Veröffentl.: 15.02.2011
ISBN/EAN: 9781119998303
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 320

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<b>Praise for the 1st Edition</b> <p>"Easy to read yet filled with facts and information, this is a solid reference guide with everything for the beginner – and perhaps something for the more experienced too."<br /> –<b><i>Family History Monthly</i></b></p> <p>"There is a lot of good advice in this book for those starting out."<br /> –<b><i>Ancestors</i></b></p> <p><b>Navigate your way through your family's past</b></p> <p>Interested in family history? Keen to discover who your ancestors really were? Want to find out more from the comfort of your own home? If so, this book is for you. Walking you through the process of researching, organising and presenting your family tree online, this expert guide makes it simple. So what are you waiting for? Get plugged in and start tracking down your ancestors today!</p> <ul> <li>Lay the groundwork – take the first steps on your genealogical journey and start searching for evidence</li> <li>Find out about your ancestors – discover who your predecessors were and where they came from</li> <li>Get to grips with research tools – find the best online and offline archives and dig deeper into your family's past</li> <li>Present your results effectively – compile your findings into a family tree and create a place to host your material online</li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>What clues you can get from photos, letters, diaries and your relatives</li> <li>The best genealogy websites in the UK and around the world</li> <li>How to get the most out of archives and documents</li> <li>Techniques for creating family history charts on your computer</li> <li>The advantages of coordinating your hunt with other researchers</li> <li>Ways to share research online</li> <li>Tips and tricks for building a family history web page</li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li>Get the most out of genealogy websites and resources</li> <li>Store and organise information on yourcomputer</li> <li>Create your family tree and host it online</li> </ul>
<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Starting at the Roots 9</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Laying the Groundwork and Planning Ahead 11</p> <p>Chapter 2: Fine-Tuning Your Organisational and Preservation Skills 31</p> <p><b>Part II: Focusing on Your Ancestors 43</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Tracking Down an Ancestor: What’s in a Name? 45</p> <p>Chapter 4: Locating Your Ancestors (Geographically Speaking) 69</p> <p><b>Part III: Rooting Around in the Past 85</b></p> <p>Chapter 5: Basic Genealogical Resources in the UK 87</p> <p>Chapter 6: Digging Deeper into Your Family’s Past 125</p> <p>Chapter 7: Looking Offline: Further Research Sources in the UK 143</p> <p><b>Part IV: Share and Share Alike 165</b></p> <p>Chapter 8: Storing and Organising Information on Your Computer 167</p> <p>Chapter 9: Coordinating Your Attack: Getting Help from Other Researchers 183</p> <p>Chapter 10: Sharing Your Wealth Online 195</p> <p>Chapter 11: Creating a Place to Call Home 207</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 221</b></p> <p>Chapter 12: Ten (Or So) Handy Databases 223</p> <p>Chapter 13: Ten Things to Remember When Designing Your Genealogical Website 227</p> <p>Chapter 14: Ten (Or So) Sites That Offer Help 235</p> <p>Appendix: A Glossary of Terms 239</p> <p>Index 253</p>
<b>Dr Nick Barratt</b> is the CEO of Sticks Research Agency (SRA), a research company specialising in family history. Nick was also the genealogical consultant for four series of the BBC's <i>Who Do You Think You Are?</i> <p><b>Sarah-Jane Newbery</b> is a historian at SRA.</p> <p><b>Jenny Thomas</b>, <b>Matthew L. Helm</b> and <b>April Leigh Helm</b> are genealogists.</p>
<b>Praise for the 1st Edition</b> <p>"Easy to read yet filled with facts and information, this is a solid reference guide with everything for the beginner – and perhaps something for the more experienced too."<br /> –<b><i>Family History Monthly</i></b></p> <p>"There is a lot of good advice in this book for those starting out."<br /> –<b><i>Ancestors</i></b></p> <p><b>Navigate your way through your family's past</b></p> <p>Interested in family history? Keen to discover who your ancestors really were? Want to find out more from the comfort of your own home? If so, this book is for you. Walking you through the process of researching, organising and presenting your family tree online, this expert guide makes it simple. So what are you waiting for? Get plugged in and start tracking down your ancestors today!</p> <ul> <li>Lay the groundwork – take the first steps on your genealogical journey and start searching for evidence</li> <li>Find out about your ancestors – discover who your predecessors were and where they came from</li> <li>Get to grips with research tools – find the best online and offline archives and dig deeper into your family's past</li> <li>Present your results effectively – compile your findings into a family tree and create a place to host your material online</li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li>What clues you can get from photos, letters, diaries and your relatives</li> <li>The best genealogy websites in the UK and around the world</li> <li>How to get the most out of archives and documents</li> <li>Techniques for creating family history charts on your computer</li> <li>The advantages of coordinating your hunt with other researchers</li> <li>Ways to share research online</li> <li>Tips and tricks for building a family history web page</li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li>Get the most out of genealogy websites and resources</li> <li>Store and organise information on yourcomputer</li> <li>Create your family tree and host it online</li> </ul>

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