Dabbling in family history is a pastime anyone of any age can enjoy, but the massive proliferation of websites, magazines and books in recent years can baffle the would-be genealogist to a standstill.
This is an ideal introduction to the tools and processes of researching your past. It will teach you how to get the most information from living relatives, how to negotiate the vast quantities of census data with ease, and the best way to store, catalogue and present the information you discover.
Family History for Beginners will also help you take your research to the next level, beyond the simple facts of birth, marriage and death, with chapters on occupation, emigration and military service.
Contents:
Introduction
1. First Steps
2. Tools for the Track
3. From the Cradle
4. The Census
5. Filling the Gaps
6. All in a Day's Work
7. Location, Location, Location
8. Emigration
9. A Cultural Mix
10. In the Forces
11. Serving the Nation
12. Fame and Fortune
13. To the Grave
14. Preserve and Protect
15. Collate and Collaborate
16. Anchoring Your Ancestors: Historical Timelines
Appendix 1. Useful Websites
Appendix 2. Useful Addresses
Bibliography
Index
