Family History Detective : A Step-by-step Guide to Investigating Your Family Tree

This all-ages guide makes genealogy fun and exciting. You'll find answers to all your family history questions using the simple, achievable steps found inside.__Family History Detective__ • Tips on how to find family history information in your own home • Websites, resources and techniques for online research • Complete instruction on locating and using census, courthouse and church records • An overview of library and archive research • Instructions on how to plan, record and organize your research • Fun ways to share your discoveries with others Packed with friendly advice and practical information, First Steps in Genealogy offers the knowledge and experience of Desmond Walls Allen, a nationally recognized genealogical expert.

She starts with the "how" and "why" of genealogy, helping readers define their goals and uncover facts about the people behind the names and dates. Step-by-step chapters reveal:
-- how to glean information from sources as close as the family scrapbook or attic
-- organizational techniques, including pedigree charts, group sheets and an efficient filing system
-- how the study of history can lead to further research and insight.

Allen includes everything readers need to get started, including sample forms, a glossary of genealogical terms, and a resource directory of archives, libraries and organizations.

"This all-ages guide makes genealogy fun and exciting. You'll find answers to all your family history questions using the simple, achievable steps found inside. Family History Detective includes: *Tips on how to find family history information in your own home *Websites, resources and techniques for online research *Complete instruction on locating and using census, courthouse and church records *An overview of library and archive research *Instructions on how to plan, record and organize your research *Fun ways to share your discoveries with others."-- Provided by publisher Explains how to research your family history, beginning with personal scrapbooks and photo albums, to exploring census data, court and church records, organizing genealogical information as you find it, and more Offers advice on locating and collecting information as well as transforming the names of people into actual personalities with whom one can relate to