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A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your African-American Ancestors |
"How do you approach the unique challenges of African- American genealogy? How can you make the most of your research time and effort? Join expert genealogists Franklin Carter Smith and Emily Anne Croom to explore successful strategies for getting started and moving beyond the basics. Using examples, illustrations, and case studies, A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your African-American Ancestors shows you how to Gather and preserve your family's special oral and social history Research census records, especially the important 1870 census Use African-American-specific sources, including the Freedmen's Bureau and Freedman's Bank records Work with and evaluate county and federal records. This book is unique because it includes methods for successful research in slavery-era records as well as strategies to help you identify your ancestors' slaveholder and slaveholding family. Case studies from various states and time periods tell the stories of real families whose lives were "
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Step-by-Step Guide: Using the new FamilySearch.org |
"With nearly a billion searchable historical records, the new FamilySearch.org offers brilliant possibilities for furthering your research. Our guide spotlights tips and hints for making the most of the website."
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Online Military Records: Document Your Family's Service Web Seminar Download |
"Presenter: David Fryxell, Family Tree Magazine founder and contributing editor Duration: 60 minutesAbout the Webinar:Thanks to recent Internet advances, military records that once required writing away to archives and waiting weeks are now only a few clicks away — as are records that were formerly inaccessible. In this Webinar, you'll learn how to tap a variety of free and subscription Websites to find service records, pension records and more. Even if your ancestor never served in the military, draft registrations can help fill in the blanks in your family tree! Topics will include: Revolutionary War service records, land bounties and DAR records Finding Civil War ancestors' units and downloading service records Civil War and other pension records Unlocking the secrets in World War I draft registrations Identifying veterans' burial sites ... and even more! Who should purchase this webinar: Genealogists looking to "
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Family Tree Magazine December 2010 Magazine Download |
"Now you can download this issue of Family Tree Magazine. It's in an easy-to-search PDF format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. The issue is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers. For a complete explanation of the process of downloading a digital product from our web site, please read our FAQ. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem. FEATURES Heads of State Click to your roots from Alabama to Wyoming on these 75 stellar state-focused websites. By David A. Fryxell Oh, the Stories They'll Tell! Add these kin and acquaintances to your interview list, and you may discover surprising facts and anecdotes about your ancestors. By Sunny McClellan Morton On the War Path Jealous of genealogists with ancestors in major, record-generating US wars? Don't be. We'll help you trace people who served in 10 lesser-known military conflicts. By Maureen A. Taylor Le"
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Land Records Research Bundle |
"Learn how to unearth your family history in land records! The resources in this value pack will teach you:• what types of records to look for and where to find them• how to master land-records terminology and decipher land descriptions• how to plot your ancestors' property• how to use land records in your genealogy research to track families and link generations Here's how to hone your land records research skills in 4 steps using the Land Records Research Value Pack: 1. Read our beginner's guide to patents, deeds and other key land records.The six-page Research Strategies: Using Land Records (Download) provides an introduction to land records research—it's a helpful starting point for beginners or refresher for more experienced researchers.2. Learn land records lingo.Next you'll move on to the downloadable independent study course Land Records 101. In the first lesson, we'll demystify the confusing language of land records, preparing you to understand what "
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Finding Land Records Online Web Seminar Download |
"Ahoy ye web-lubbers: Lay anchor on the Bureau of Land Management ™s General Land Office website to search a wealth of federal land patents. If your ancestor purchased a plot from the US government, this class will teach you tricks to locating your kin ™s digitized land record."
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City Guide: Philadelphia Digital Download |
"Quickly access the essential facts, advice and resources you need to find your ancestors in cities across the USA. Our downloadable City Guides are perfect for stashing in your research binder or toting to the library."
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Scanning Family Photos |
"Using genealogy software, you can add photos to your family files and include them in printed reports and on genealogy websites. Now ™s the time, and this article will break down the technical jargon so that you can get on your way."
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Tutorial: BYU Immigrant Ancestors Project Online |
BYU's Immigrant Ancestors Project is an online depot for departure data.
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Finding Ancestral Clues in Irish Census Records Video Course |
"It'll take more than a pinch to prove your Gaelic genealogy, but Irish censuses can help. Learn how to mine clues in the National Archives of Ireland ™s census records, even if your ancestors emigrated before 1901."
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10 Easy Tips for Using Ancestry.com |
Not quite sure how or where to start your genealogical research? Follow these 10 easy tips for using Ancestry.com to get on course fast.
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Finding Our Fathers (GPC5000) |
"In this work Dan Rottenberg shows how to successfully trace your Jewish family back for generations by probing the memories of living relatives; by examining marriage licenses, gravestones, ship passenger lists, naturalization records, birth and death certificates, and other public documents; and by looking for clues in family traditions and customs."
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Research Strategies: Female Ancestors |
"Bring your female ancestors to the forefront of your family tree. These strategies will open the door to unpuzzling their names, uncovering their records and telling their stories."
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Award-Winning Libraries |
Introducing the Libbys: Family Tree Magazine's awards to recognize the assets of genealogical libraries across the country.
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The Genealogist's U.S. History Pocket Reference |
" A quick compendium of U.S. history facts from colonial times to the 1940 Includes immigration, migration, and census data to help genealogist researching specific eras Information presented in timelines, charts and maps"
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Online Books Web Guide |
"Published genealogies typically begin with an immigrant and trace his ancestors in Europe and his descendants in America. County histories usually include profiles of early settlers and leading citizens, as well as information on churches, schools and businesses. While printed copies are hard to find, digitized versions of many of them are online-where, thanks to powerful search engines, you can search through thousands of books and find a name in an instant. You could learn important dates and places, details about your ancestors' lives, and background on their hometowns. This guide will help you find and search the best online genealogy book collections for your family's history, including:A step-by-step guide to navigating online book collectionsSearch strategiesMajor collections and holdingsHandy shortcutsAnd more"
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Research Strategies: American Migration Routes |
"Just when you thought you had 'em, your ancestors pop up three states away. Our guide to Americans' major migration routes will help you trace those troublesome travelers."
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In Search of Your German Roots |
"This updated edition of In Search of Your German Roots is designed to help you trace your German ancestry; not only in Germany but in all the German- speaking areas of Europe, from the Baltic to the Crimea, from the Czech Republic to Belgium. Like all books by Angus Baxter, it shows you how to conduct your research by correspondence and e-mail; how to work in your own home, at your computer, using the resources of libraries and archives or the records of church and state. Thanks to the Internet, it's much easier to search for your German ancestors today than when the book was originally written. All of the major archives and many of the smaller ones, as well as church parishes, have websites containing contact information and information on their holdings. Correspondence can now often be handled more quickly and less expensively via e-mail. An ever increasing number of databases with information relevant to German ancestor-hunters--passenger lists, cemetery records, surname directorie"
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Family Tree Magazine One Year Digital Subscription |
"Now you can get a digital subscription of Family Tree Magazine. The issues are in an easy-to-search PDF format that works on almost all computers equipped with the free Acrobat Reader program. The issue is compatible with PCs, Macs and many other computers.Your first digital issue will be delivered in the confirmation email after your order. Watch for future emails containing the newest digital issue. PLEASE NOTE: This is a large file that is best downloaded with a broadband connection, such as DSL or a cable modem. Get the tips and tools you need to trace your roots from America's #1 family history magazine. Our beginner-friendly approach to discovering, preserving and celebrating family history makes genealogy a hobby anyone can enjoy. Each issue features:Guides to finding and using basic sources such as censuses, vital records and deedsThe best genealogy Web sites and secrets to searching onlineAdvice and resources for tracing your roots in the old countryExpert guidance on get"
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Family Tree Magazine December 2012 Magazine Download |
Digital Issue: Family Tree Magazine December 2012
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History Matters: Fans |
"Read about the history of fans, dating back to 1734."
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Software Review: Personal Ancestral File |
Wishing for an upgrade to Personal Ancestral File? You'll find it in Ancestral Quest 12.
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Reconstruction 101 for African-Americans Web Seminar Download |
"Understanding the period immediately following the Civil War is critical for genealogists tracing African-American ancestors. This class provides a crash course on the history of the era and how it affects your research. What you’ll learn: The story of Reconstruction, including some of its successes, failures, and important figures Valuable Reconstruction-era resources Strategies and tips to set your research on the right path"
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Family Tree Magazine November 2009 Magazine Download |
"FEATURES Express Shipping Save time and energy tracing immigrant ancestors. These four real-life examples show how to use online sources for smoother sailing in your search. By Rick Crume Usual Suspects If your ancestor strayed to the wrong side of the law, we'll help you conduct a genealogical investigation into a bounty of criminal records. By David A. Fryxell Indian Territory Does your family lore tell of an American Indian ancestor? Use these essential resources to trace your family's tribal ties. By James W. Warren and Sharon DeBartolo Carmack Under Surveillance Uncle Sam did his best to keep tabs on your ancestors. We reveal the secrets for tapping into genealogical records from federal agencies. By David A. Fryxell Estate Affairs Securing heirlooms from relatives doesn't have to start a family feud. Follow our suggestions to deal with five potentially stressful scenarios. By Fern Glazer COLUMNS & DEPARTMENTS Branching Out What's new i"
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No Index? No Problem: Tricks for Browsing FamilySearch.org Records Video Course |
Learn how to search through unindexed records on FamilySearch.org.
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HeritageQuest Online Web Guide |
"For a complete explanation of the process of downloading a digital product from our Web site, please read our FAQ.Learn to master family history Web sites!Whether you're a beginner or a power user, Family Tree Magazine's pullout Web Guides show you how to make the most of popular online destinations. The eight-page MyHeritage Web Guide download includes:an in-depth description of how to use the site and its collectionsa quick-start guide and vital statisticsstep-by-step search secretsa cheat sheet of quick links, resources, hacks and shortcutsPlus, each guide contains active Web links for one-click access to every recommended online resource. You can view this PDF on your computer and print pages for reference."
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Digital Photography Essentials (CD) |
"Photography is an essential tool for genealogists—not only for capturing family memories now, but also for preserving old documents and heirlooms. This course will help you master the basics of using digital cameras, photo editing software and scanners in your genealogy work. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Basic digital photography terms and settings How to select a digital camera that's right for you How to fix underexposed photos How best to photograph people, places and things Tricks for photographing and scanning old documents and photos How to create and share photo slide shows Check out this video from the course to get an idea of what you'll learn: WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE Anyone new to digital photography Amateur photographers who'd like to learn about digital photo manipulation People with heirlooms and documents they'd like to preserve digitally WHAT YOU'LL NEED: REQUIREMENTS & SUPPLIES A digital camera A free photo editing software such as PhotoSc"
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