'The Genealogist's Companion and Sourcebook' gives you the thorough treatment of the US records you need: not just what sources are available, but how they can aid your research, how to access them, and how to use them.
Emily Croom, author of the best selling 'Unpuzzling your Past', invites you to explore the variety of valuable sources - from territorial papers and fire insurance records found in archives and law libraries.
At over 450 pages, this greatly expanded second edition comprehensively covers records nation-wide with research examples and success stories. Three-in-depth case studies tap multiple sources to solve research problems. Croom, known for her accessible style and careful attention to detail, generously illustrates each chapter with sample records and includes an extensive index.
Both an essential reference (if you have connections to the USA), and a helpful how-to guide, the 'Companion and Sourcebook' can provide the knowledge base you need to take the next step in your genealogy. As that author advises, you never know what gems await you in the records until you look.
Contents:
1. Your Genealogy Companion
2. Federal Census Records
3. County and Courthouse Records
4. Local Sources
5. State Records
6. Federal Records
7. Special Collections
8. Libraries
9. Focus on African-American Genealogy
10. Focus on American Indian Genealogy
11. Immigration and Naturalization
Appendix A: National Archives and Regional Branches
Appendix B: States and Territories in 1861
Endnotes
Index
