Bibliograph

The family tree problem solver, tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors, Marsha Hoffman Rising

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The family tree problem solver, tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors, Marsha Hoffman Rising

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The family tree problem solver

Nature of contents

handbooks

Oclc number

664676080

Responsibility statement

Marsha Hoffman Rising

Sub title

tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors

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

Table Of Contents

The first step : analyzing the problem and planning strategy for success -- Finding births, marriages, and deaths before civil registration -- Why does the census taker always miss my ancestor? -- Consider collateral kin : genealogical research in the full family context -- Your day in court -- What to do when the courthouse burned -- Give me land ... lots of land -- Sorting individuals of the same name -- The critical connection : finding ancestors who lived before 1850 -- Ten mistakes not to make in your family research -- Analysis of evidence

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