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My Heritage

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My Heritage provides a variety of genealogy information including family trees, photos, and altogether more than 6 billion exclusive records from all over the world. My Heritage provides a variety of genealogy information including family trees, photos, and altogether more than 6 billion exclusive records from all over the world. Show less

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Discover your family's military past. Discover your family's military past. Show less

It's All Relative

It's All Relative

Adventures up and Down the World's Family Tree

by Jacobs, A. J.

Book - 2017

The best-selling author of The Year of Living Biblically traces his three-year investigation into what constitutes family, describing how after receiving ...Show more The best-selling author of The Year of Living Biblically traces his three-year investigation into what constitutes family, describing how after receiving an e-mail from a stranger who claimed to be a distant cousin, he embarked on an effort to build the biggest family tree in history. Show less

The best-selling author of The Year of Living Biblically traces his three-year investigation into what constitutes family, describing how after receiving ...Show more The best-selling author of The Year of Living Biblically traces his three-year investigation into what constitutes family, describing how after receiving an e-mail from a stranger who claimed to be a distant cousin, he embarked on an effort to build the biggest family tree in history. Show less

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Helping Patrons Find Their Roots

Helping Patrons Find Their Roots

A Genealogy Handbook for Librarians

by Schultz, Janice Lindgren

Book - 2018

Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears. Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears. Show less

Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears. Not just for reference librarians, this book will help all library staff connect patrons searching for information about their forebears. Show less

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All-in-one Basic to Advanced Guide to Genealogy & Ancestry History Research

All-in-one Basic to Advanced Guide to Genealogy & Ancestry History Research

by Berry, Kimberly L.

Book - 2017

Over 300 pages of in-depth and informative guidance, citing numerous specific resources for domestic and international research. This guide is no fluff, a...Show more Over 300 pages of in-depth and informative guidance, citing numerous specific resources for domestic and international research. This guide is no fluff, and not just for dummies. It teaches you how to interpret information you find, and offers specific steps on how to use that information to go further in your research. Show less

Over 300 pages of in-depth and informative guidance, citing numerous specific resources for domestic and international research. This guide is no fluff, a...Show more Over 300 pages of in-depth and informative guidance, citing numerous specific resources for domestic and international research. This guide is no fluff, and not just for dummies. It teaches you how to interpret information you find, and offers specific steps on how to use that information to go further in your research. Show less

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DNA Q & A

DNA Q & A

Real Questions From Real People About Genetic Genealogy

by Lee, Andrew

Book - 2018

Genetic genealogy generates compelling questions as people around the world attempt to understand haplogroups, ethnicity, and genetic matches. DNA Q&A...Show more Genetic genealogy generates compelling questions as people around the world attempt to understand haplogroups, ethnicity, and genetic matches. DNA Q&A has curated actual questions from real people who've sought to better understand DNA via the Family History Fanatics YouTube channel, eConferences, and live presentations. Show less

Genetic genealogy generates compelling questions as people around the world attempt to understand haplogroups, ethnicity, and genetic matches. DNA Q&A...Show more Genetic genealogy generates compelling questions as people around the world attempt to understand haplogroups, ethnicity, and genetic matches. DNA Q&A has curated actual questions from real people who've sought to better understand DNA via the Family History Fanatics YouTube channel, eConferences, and live presentations. Show less

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Genealogy and the Librarian

Genealogy and the Librarian

Perspectives on Research, Instruction, Outreach and Management

Book - 2018

Covering trends, issues and case studies, this collection presents 34 new essays by library professionals actively engaged in helping patrons with genealo...Show more Covering trends, issues and case studies, this collection presents 34 new essays by library professionals actively engaged in helping patrons with genealogy research across the United States. Topics include strategies for finding military and court records, mapping family migration and settlement, creating and accessing local digital services, and developing materials and instruction for patrons. Show less

Covering trends, issues and case studies, this collection presents 34 new essays by library professionals actively engaged in helping patrons with genealo...Show more Covering trends, issues and case studies, this collection presents 34 new essays by library professionals actively engaged in helping patrons with genealogy research across the United States. Topics include strategies for finding military and court records, mapping family migration and settlement, creating and accessing local digital services, and developing materials and instruction for patrons. Show less

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The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide

The Family Tree Cemetery Field Guide

How to Find, Record, & Preserve your Ancestors' Graves

by Neighbors, Joy

Book - 2017

Not all research can be done from home—sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any genealogist's search, and this book will ...Show more Not all research can be done from home—sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any genealogist's search, and this book will show you how to search for and analyze your ancestors' graves. Discover tools for locating tombstones, tips for traipsing through cemeteries, an at-a-glance guide to frequently used gravestone icons, and practical strategies for on-the-ground research. Show less

Not all research can be done from home—sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any genealogist's search, and this book will ...Show more Not all research can be done from home—sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any genealogist's search, and this book will show you how to search for and analyze your ancestors' graves. Discover tools for locating tombstones, tips for traipsing through cemeteries, an at-a-glance guide to frequently used gravestone icons, and practical strategies for on-the-ground research. Show less

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Finding Family

Finding Family

My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA

by Hill, Richard

Book - 2017

The highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including...Show more The highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including the author's landmark use of DNA testing, takes readers on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride and concludes with a twist that rivals anything Hollywood has to offer. Show less

The highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including...Show more The highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including the author's landmark use of DNA testing, takes readers on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride and concludes with a twist that rivals anything Hollywood has to offer. Show less

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Futureface

Futureface

A Family Mystery, An Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging

by Wagner, Alex

Book - 2018

An Atlantic senior editor and former host of NOW with Alex Wagner documents her international travels in search of answers to the mystery of her ancestry ...Show more An Atlantic senior editor and former host of NOW with Alex Wagner documents her international travels in search of answers to the mystery of her ancestry and broader questions about the American experience of race and immigration, evaluating the cost of today's obsession with race and identity and whether or not it is possible for society to forge an all-inclusive future. Show less

An Atlantic senior editor and former host of NOW with Alex Wagner documents her international travels in search of answers to the mystery of her ancestry ...Show more An Atlantic senior editor and former host of NOW with Alex Wagner documents her international travels in search of answers to the mystery of her ancestry and broader questions about the American experience of race and immigration, evaluating the cost of today's obsession with race and identity and whether or not it is possible for society to forge an all-inclusive future. Show less

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Genealogy

Genealogy

by Helm, Matthew

Book - 2017

Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogic...Show more Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogical research using the latest tools and techniques, including DNA testing. You'll learn how to leverage social media networking sites, add digital images to your family tree, and access public records and U.S. Census information. This book is packed with everything you need to uncover the clues to your family's rich legacy. Show less

Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogic...Show more Tracing your ancestry can be a deeply rewarding and enjoyable endeavor. With the help of this hands-on guide, you'll find out how to start your genealogical research using the latest tools and techniques, including DNA testing. You'll learn how to leverage social media networking sites, add digital images to your family tree, and access public records and U.S. Census information. This book is packed with everything you need to uncover the clues to your family's rich legacy. Show less

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Managing the Digital You

Managing the Digital You

Where and How to Keep and Organize your Digital Life

by Karle, Melody A.

Book - 2017

A much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers i...Show more A much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers identify what items are important to them personally so that they can effectively prioritize their time and effort. Covering multimedia, correspondence, legacy planning, password protection, photos, non-digital documents, financial and legal documents, and even social media archiving, this comprehensive text addresses how to get started and how to develop a plan for managing existing and future items Show less

A much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers i...Show more A much-needed guide for those struggling with how to manage and preserve their digital items. Starting with a values assessment, this book helps readers identify what items are important to them personally so that they can effectively prioritize their time and effort. Covering multimedia, correspondence, legacy planning, password protection, photos, non-digital documents, financial and legal documents, and even social media archiving, this comprehensive text addresses how to get started and how to develop a plan for managing existing and future items Show less

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My European Family

My European Family

The First 54,000 Years

by Bojs, Karin

Book - 2017

The author documents her research into the history of her family, using the science of DNA sequencing to uncover the secrets of her lineage, dating back tens of thousands of years to Europe's earliest peoples. The author documents her research into the history of her family, using the science of DNA sequencing to uncover the secrets of her lineage, dating back tens of thousands of years to Europe's earliest peoples. Show less

The author documents her research into the history of her family, using the science of DNA sequencing to uncover the secrets of her lineage, dating back tens of thousands of years to Europe's earliest peoples. The author documents her research into the history of her family, using the science of DNA sequencing to uncover the secrets of her lineage, dating back tens of thousands of years to Europe's earliest peoples. Show less

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Journeys Home

Journeys Home

Inspiring Stories, Plus Tips and Strategies to Find your Family History

Book - 2015

An actor and award-winning travel writer describes his quest to uncover his family's history in Ireland and is joined by other writers who tell the stories of their trips to various locales around the globe in search of their roots. An actor and award-winning travel writer describes his quest to uncover his family's history in Ireland and is joined by other writers who tell the stories of their trips to various locales around the globe in search of their roots. Show less

An actor and award-winning travel writer describes his quest to uncover his family's history in Ireland and is joined by other writers who tell the stories of their trips to various locales around the globe in search of their roots. An actor and award-winning travel writer describes his quest to uncover his family's history in Ireland and is joined by other writers who tell the stories of their trips to various locales around the globe in search of their roots. Show less

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Bird of Paradise

Bird of Paradise

How I Became Latina

by Cepeda, Raquel

Book - 2013

An award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker chronicles her personal year-long journey to discover the truth about her ancestry through DNA testi...Show more An award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker chronicles her personal year-long journey to discover the truth about her ancestry through DNA testing, sharing her findings as well as her insights into controversies surrounding modern Latino identity. Show less

An award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker chronicles her personal year-long journey to discover the truth about her ancestry through DNA testi...Show more An award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker chronicles her personal year-long journey to discover the truth about her ancestry through DNA testing, sharing her findings as well as her insights into controversies surrounding modern Latino identity. Show less

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Organize your Genealogy

Organize your Genealogy

Strategies and Solutions for Every Researcher

by Smith, Drew

Book - 2016

Explains tried-and-true genealogy research methods as well as all the latest technology tools and genealogy software. Explains tried-and-true genealogy research methods as well as all the latest technology tools and genealogy software. Show less

Explains tried-and-true genealogy research methods as well as all the latest technology tools and genealogy software. Explains tried-and-true genealogy research methods as well as all the latest technology tools and genealogy software. Show less

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Endogamy: One Family, One People

Endogamy: One Family, One People

by Pickholtz, Israel

Book - 2015

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within the limits of a certain community, culture, clan, or tribe. In endogamous populations, everyone descends from ...Show more Endogamy is the practice of marrying within the limits of a certain community, culture, clan, or tribe. In endogamous populations, everyone descends from the same gene pool. Jewish genealogy is difficult, and DNA testing among Jewish descendants can be difficult to interpret properly. This volume chronicles one man's quest for his ancestors using DNA testing. Learn how he selected family members to test and how the results enabled him to determine the probable families of his ancestors. Show less

Endogamy is the practice of marrying within the limits of a certain community, culture, clan, or tribe. In endogamous populations, everyone descends from ...Show more Endogamy is the practice of marrying within the limits of a certain community, culture, clan, or tribe. In endogamous populations, everyone descends from the same gene pool. Jewish genealogy is difficult, and DNA testing among Jewish descendants can be difficult to interpret properly. This volume chronicles one man's quest for his ancestors using DNA testing. Learn how he selected family members to test and how the results enabled him to determine the probable families of his ancestors. Show less

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How to Archive Family Photos

How to Archive Family Photos

A Step-by-step Guide to Organize and Share your Photos Digitally

by May-Levenick, Denise S

Book - 2015

Offers practical information on how to organize, digitize, preserve, and share treasured family photographs. Offers practical information on how to organize, digitize, preserve, and share treasured family photographs. Show less

Offers practical information on how to organize, digitize, preserve, and share treasured family photographs. Offers practical information on how to organize, digitize, preserve, and share treasured family photographs. Show less

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Genealogy for Beginners

Genealogy for Beginners

by Pennavaria, Katherine

Book - 2020

This book covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you’ve already started. It offers practical sugg...Show more This book covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you’ve already started. It offers practical suggestions from an experienced genealogist, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a quality family history research. Show less

This book covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you’ve already started. It offers practical sugg...Show more This book covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you’ve already started. It offers practical suggestions from an experienced genealogist, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a quality family history research. Show less

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The Lost Family

The Lost Family

How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are

by Copeland, Libby

Book - 2020

In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifi...Show more In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. Copeland explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story. Show less

In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifi...Show more In The Lost Family, journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. Copeland explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story. Show less

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Practical Genealogy

Practical Genealogy

50 Simple Steps to Research your Diverse Family History

by Sheffey, Brian

Book - 2020

Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obst...Show more Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in the research. The end goal: find the information necessary to piece together your heritage. Show less

Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obst...Show more Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in the research. The end goal: find the information necessary to piece together your heritage. Show less

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