Geneaology - Uncovering Your Ancestry [NOOK Book]

Our quest to learning your genealogy is a long one and it will
take some work. There’s nothing simple or easy about the
process of unearthing years of history. Yet, the reward that
will come from it is a reward that will fulfill your history
craving for knowledge. Use this book to help you to begin
your quest.


Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents ______________________________________________________ 3
Introduction ___________________________________________________________ 4
Chapter 1: Why You Need To Explore Your Past_____________________________ 5
Defining Genealogy_________________________________________________________6
Chapter 2: Genealogy And The Search For Answers_________________________ 10
Genealogy And History_____________________________________________________10
Chapter 3: Modern Methods Of Researching Your Past ______________________ 14
The Advent Of Change_____________________________________________________14
Research Effort Methods ___________________________________________________16
Chapter 4: Where You Need To Start Your Journey__________________________ 23
The Benefit Of Stories______________________________________________________25
Creating A Family Tree ____________________________________________________28
The Importance Of Pictures_________________________________________________30
Chapter 5: The Records Search Begins Now________________________________ 32
How Records Came To Be __________________________________________________32
The Records Search Begins _________________________________________________34
Land Searches ____________________________________________________________38
School Records____________________________________________________________39
Other Records To Search___________________________________________________40
Chapter 6: How Did They Get Here Anyway?_______________________________ 43
How To Begin Your Search _________________________________________________44
How Did They Get Here?___________________________________________________47
Then Where Did They Go?__________________________________________________49
Chapter 7: Genealogical Information And Tools To Use______________________ 50
Types Of Genealogical Information___________________________________________50
Reliability________________________________________________________________56
Chapter 8: Getting Help ________________________________________________ 57
Hiring A Professional ______________________________________________________57
Family Tree Software ______________________________________________________59
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Conclusion ___________________________________________________________ 60