The family tree problem solver : tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors
by Rising, Marsha Hoffman, 1945- (Author)
Summary
Presents ideas and tips for overcoming common obstacles researching genealogies, including advice on how to find records before civil registration, using censuses, and advanced court records. Full description
- Introduction
- Analyzing research problems and planning strategies
- Avoiding ten common genealogy mistakes
- Finding births, marriages, and deaths before civil registration
- Locating missing ancestors in the census
- Researching friends, associates, and extended family members
- Problem-solving with court records
- Replacing burned courthouse records
- Utilizing land records
- Sorting individuals with the same name
- Finding pre-1850 ancestors
- Analyzing evidence
- Accepting online family tree hints
- Applying DNA test results to your research.