The Troubleshooter's Guide to Do-It-Yourself Genealogy

by W. Daniel Quillen

Overview

The essential companion guide from the author of our classic "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors," this book shows advanced do-it-yourselfers how to tackle common genealogy research problems!

Leading genealogy author W. Daniel Quillen picks up where he left off in "Secrets of Tracing Your Ancestors" in this newly revised fourth edition. He shows do-it yourself genealogists who have progressed past the beginning steps exactly how to find their ancestors with more advanced methods of researching those hard-to-find ancestors. Quillen shows readers how to overcome those difficult roadblocks that frequently crop up. Investigative techniques, research insights, and new websites are highlighted to assist with more advanced genealogical research. Areas covered include in-depth census research; mortality schedules; extensive section on military records; US region-by-region research assistance; global research tips; and when to engage the services of a professional genealogist and what you can expect if you do.

Family Chronicle magazine praised Quillen's work as displaying "passion and a touch of humor."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781593601881
Publisher:	Cold Spring Press
Publication date:	03/11/2014
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	649,522
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

For more than 25 years, W. Daniel Quillen has been a professional writer specializing in travel and technical subjects. He teaches beginning genealogy courses to university students and working adults, and is a frequent lecturer in genealogy classes.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 11

2 Using LDS Resources 15

3 The United States Census 21

4 State Censuses & Mortality Schedules 43

5 Probate Records and Wills 60

6 Immigration & Naturalization Records 73

7 Land Records 106

8 Getting the Most Out of Visiting Cemeteries 121

9 Military Records 132

10 Church Records 180

11 Bible Records 188

12 Old Newspapers 195

13 Genealogy Software Review 204

14 Subscription and Free Research Services 210

15 Curiosity & Detective-ism 217

Glossary 219

Appendix 223

State Libraries & Archives 223

State Departments of Vital Statistics 228

Days of the Week Tool 232

Index 240