This is the companion guide to the US edition of 'Who Do You Think You Are?'
tv program.
There is no such thing as an ordinary family. Each one has its own stories:
the black sheep, the Civil War hero, the ancestors who fled to the United
States, or the lost family fortune. No matter how plain you think your
background is, chances are there is a saga just waiting to be discovered.
The groundbreaking NBC series 'Who Do You Think You Are?' takes seven of
America's best-loved celebrities - from Lisa Kudrow to Susan Sarandon - on an
emotional journey to trace their family history and discover who they really
are. The revelations are sometimes shocking, sometimes heartbreaking, and always
fascinating.
With the "Who Do You Think You Are?' US companion guide you will learn how to
chart your own journey into your past and discover the treasures hidden in your
family tree. Featuring step-by-step instructions from one of America's top
genealogical researchers, 'Who Do You Think You Are?' covers everything you need
to know to start digging into your roots, including:
- Full-colour profiles of the celebrities' surprising revelations
- Starting the search - it's as easy as putting out the old family photos
- How to find and interpret clues to solve your own family history's
mysteries
- Census information - where to find it and how to use it
- What birth, death and marriage certificates have to tell us
- How to track down immigration and military documents
- The latest breakthroughs in DNA testing
- The best online resources to conduct your searches and store your new
found discoveries to share with family and save for future generations
It has never been easier to bring your family history to life. You'll be
amazed at how much there is to discover.
Contents:
Introduction
1. Preparing for Your Ancestor Hunt
2. Webbing It: What's Online?
3. Learning to Love the Census
4. Vitally Important: Births, Marriages and Deaths
5. Marching Orders: Did Your Ancestors Serve?
6. Crossing the Pond: Old Country Roots
7. The Best of the Rest
8. Sleuthing in Action
9. Pass it On
Appendix
Permissions and Acknowledgements
