The ground-breaking BBC series 'Who Do You Think YOu Are?' has opened up the
past to reveal the amazing histories of numerous celebrities ancestors. These
stories have inspired thousands of people to investigate where their own
ancestors came from. Now, in this comprehensive guide by the series genealogist,
Nick Barratt, you can get expert advice on how to solve the mysteries of your
own family history.
The 'Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy' is the perfect
family history bible for beginners with British background, with step-by-step
explanations of the whole process - from building your family tree to the world
of archives and internet resources, from birth certificates to parish records
and census returns.
Fir more advanced researchers, the book contains a wealth of information and
advice to help you dig deeper into the historical background of your ancestors.
This definitive guide shows you how to unearth the truth behind family secrets,
such as the scandal of illegitimacy, bigamy, and criminal records, or tales of
adventurers, missionaries and pioneers.
As a reference book, the 'Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of
Genealogy' gives you everything you need to unlock even the most complicated
family history.
Contents:
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Section 1: Getting Started
1. First Steps
2. Building Your Family Tree
3. Working in Archives
4. Research Tips and Hints
Section 2: Basic Sources
5. Civil Registration
6. Census Returns
7. Parish Records
8. Wills and Probate Documents
Section 3: Areas of Family History
9. Military Ancestors: The British Army
10. Military Ancestors: The Royal Navy
11. Military Ancestors: The Royal Marines
12. Military Ancestors: The Royal Air Force
13. Occupations: The Merchant Navy
14. Occupations: The Sea
15. Occupations: Mining
16. Occupations: Factories, Foundries and Mills
17. Occupations: Travel and Communications
18. Occupations: Farming an Agricultural Labourers
19. Occupations: Professional Classes - Private Sector
20. Occupations: Professional Classes - Public Sector
21. Occupations: Trades and Crafts
22. Migration: Immigration
23. Migration: Emigration
24. Family Secrets: Poverty and Lunacy
25. Family Secrets: Illegitimacy and Adoption
26. Family Secrets: Bigamy and Divorce
27. Family Secrets: Criminal Ancestors
28. Family Secrets: Working Furth Back in Time
Section 4: Troubleshooting Guides
Section 5: Key Resources
Acknowledgements
Index
