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Genealogy basics in 30 minutes ; the quick guide to creating a family tree, building connections with relatives, and discovering the stories of your ancestors / Shannon Combs-Bennett.

Summary:

Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style that avoids complex jargon. While not a comprehensive guide, there are lots of examples, case studies, and advice that can help would-be family historians quickly get up to speed. In addition to listing best practices for conducting genealogical research, Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes also warns readers about the many pitfalls of family research, from "brick wall" mysteries to time-wasting online searches.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781939924681
  • ISBN: 1939924685
  • Physical Description: 93 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: [Newton, MA] : i30 Media Corporation, [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Starting your family tree -- genealogy road trips -- online research, genetic genealogy, and other resources -- tracking and sharing your research -- how to tame sprawling records.
Subject:
Genealogy.
United States > Genealogy > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genre:
Handbooks and manuals.

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Summary: Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes is written in a friendly, easy-to-understand style that avoids complex jargon. While not a comprehensive guide, there are lots of examples, case studies, and advice that can help would-be family historians quickly get up to speed. In addition to listing best practices for conducting genealogical research, Genealogy Basics In 30 Minutes also warns readers about the many pitfalls of family research, from "brick wall" mysteries to time-wasting online searches.