This is the perfect guide to tracing your Scottish ancestors. Combining the traditional methods of researching family history with the new methods offered by information technology and the internet, 'Discover Your Ancestry' serves as an essential resource.
Examples of family history research, lists of useful websites, names and addresses of relevant offices, organisations and societies are also provided, as well as a detailed bibliography for those want to take their research further.
The most up-to-date book on the subject, 'Discover Your Scottish Ancestry' is the ideal tool both for those starting out and for the more experienced family history researcher, whether living in Scotland or overseas.
Features of the book include:
- integrates traditional approaches with new technology including the web
- stresses importance of rigorous traditional methods of family history research
- includes illustrative case studies
- covers Scottish primary and secondary sources of information
Contents:
List of Figures
Foreword
Introduction
1. Gathering Information From Your Family
2. Recording and Storing Information
3. Basic Sources for Family History
4. Supplementary Sources
5. Family History and the Internet
6. Historical Information
7. Historical Sources pre-1855
8. Presenting Your Family History
9. Family Heritage
Appendix 1. English, Welsh and Irish Roots
Appendix 2. Interpreting Older Forms of Handwriting
Appendix 3. List of Web Sites
Appendix 4. List of Useful Addresses
Appendix 5. Sample Forms for Obtaining and Recording Information
Bibliography
Index
