Genealogy Online for Dummies with CDROM
Researching your genealogy online is like being a kid in a candy store. So many neat things catch your eye that it’s difficult to decide which one to try. That’s where Genealogy Online For Dummies, 5th Edition comes in. This completely practical handbook helps you become a smart, discriminating researcher from the moment you start your investigation.\ Unlike other genealogy books, this easy-to-use guide does more than show you how to access and use online resources; it lays out a sensible...
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Building your family tree in Cyberspace or just searching online for a bit of history about your ancestors? Whether you're corresponding with far-flung relatives or tracking down elusive family records around the world, a treasure trove of information on family histories is at your fingertips when you log onto the Internet. The trick to finding all that information is knowing where to look. From the foundations of finding family information online to the fundamentals of tracking down public records, maximizing online resources, and creating your own family Web pages, here's the best resource guide to sorting through all the genealogical information available across the Internet. Genealogy Online For Dummies is packed with sound advice, helpful tips, and dozens of selected starting points to begin researching your family history online. Plus, Genealogy Online For Dummies features trial versions of genealogy software (including the popular Family Tree Maker 4.0) and Web-authoring programs on the bonus CD-ROM that accompanies the book.
Introduction. Part I: Getting Your Act Together. Chapter 1: Planning for Genealogical Success. Chapter 2: Getting to Know You (And Your Ancestors). Chapter 3: You Found It, Now Keep It. Part II: Focusing on Your Ancestor. Chapter 4: What’s in a Name? Chapter 5: Bureaucracy At Its Best: Using Government Sources. Chapter 6: Going Beyond Borders: International Records. Part III: Adding Color to Your Research. Chapter 7: Your Ancestors: Here, There, and Everywhere. Chapter 8: Ethnic Research. Chapter 9: Records Off the Beaten Path. Chapter 10: Fitting into Your Genes: Molecular Genealogy. Part IV: Share and Share Alike. Chapter 11: Help Wanted! Chapter 12: Giving Back to Your Online Community. Chapter 13: Finding Your Online Home. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Ten Tools for Your Genealogical Travels. Chapter 15: Ten Handy Databases. Chapter 16: Ten Things to Remember When Designing Your Web Site or Blog. Chapter 17: Ten Sites That Offer Help. Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Genealogical Smooth Sailing. Glossary. Appendix: About the CD. Index.
