McGraw-Hill Osborne Media
$24.99

ISBN 0071499318 / 9780071499316

Overview

"With years of experience online, Elizabeth Powell Crowe has become an authority on online genealogical research. She explains how to trace your family tree in an easy-to-understand way that anyone can follow." --Terry Morgan, AOL Genealogy Forum
Table of contents

Part I: The Basics
Chapter 1. Beginning a Genealogy Project
Chapter 2. Software You'll Need
Chapter 3. Genealogy Education
Chapter 4. Online Communities
Chapter 5. Ethics, Privacy, and Low in Genealogy
Part II: General Genealogy
Chapter 6. Revving Up Search Engines
Chapter 7. Chat
Chapter 8. Genealogy Mailing Lists and Forums
Part III: The Nitty Gritty: Places to Find Names, Dates, and Places
Chapter 9. Vital Records and Historical Documents
Chapter 10. Online Library Card Catalogs
Chapter 11. Genealogy Database Sites
Part IV: The Genealogy World
Chapter 12. International Genealogy Resources
Chapter 13. Ethic Genealogy Resources
Chapter 14. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapter 15. Ellis Island Online: The American Family Immigration History Center
Chapter 16. The National Genealogy Society
Chapter 17. The Generations Network and RootsWeb
Part V: Appendixes
Appendix A. Genealogical Standards and Guidelines Recommended by the National Genealogical Society
Appendix B. How to Find a Professional Genealogist
Glossary
Index
Biographical note

Elizabeth Powell Crowe has been pursuing and writing about genealogy for more than 30 years. Her work has appeared in CivilWar Times, PCWorld, CNet, Digital Genealogist, and other publications and websites. She is the bestselling author of previous editions of this book.

The bestselling genealogy guide--updated with the latest websites and online resourcesUsing this fully revised, detailed guide and your computer, you can successfully embark on a genealogical research project, locate family roots, and possibly find new family members. Genealogy Online, Eighth Edition explores the vast world of ancestry-related networks, websites, blogs, and other online services, and explains how they all work.You will discover how to begin your search, find specific types of genealogical information on the Web, and use online tools effectively and efficiently. Techniques for tracking, organizing, analyzing, and sharing research are included. This expert guide will help you break down the walls that obscure family histories and save time and money in the process.