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Author
Publisher
Pen & Sword Family History
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"How can you trace forebears who were patients in lunatic asylums and find out about their lives? What sources can you consult to discover their personal histories and gain an insight into their experiences? In this concise, accessible handbook, Michelle Higgs answers these questions. She provides a fascinating introduction to the subject and gives readers the means to explore the records for themselves. She concentrates on the period from the eighteenth...
Author
Publisher
The Family Tree Books, an imprint of F + W Media, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"Unearth clues to your past. Not all research can be done from home - sometimes you have to head into the field. Cemeteries are crucial for any genealogist's search, and this book will show you how to search for and analyze your ancestors' graves. Discover tools for locating tombstones, tips for traipsing through cemeteries, an at-a-glance guide to frequently used gravestone icons, and practical strategies for on-the-ground research. And once you've...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Organizing Archival Records has equipped non-professional archivists to tackle the challenging task of arranging and describing archival materials. The 4th edition preserves the practical, easy-to-follow, step-by-step approach of earlier editions while updating its content to reflect current archival practices"--
489) Nicknames: past and present : a list of nicknames for given names used in the past and present time
Author
Publisher
Rose Family Association
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Libraries Unlimited, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
DNA testing can serve as a powerful tool that unlocks the hidden information within our bodies for family history research. This book explains how genetic genealogy works and answers the questions of genealogists and individuals seeking information on their family trees.
496) Publish your genealogy: a step-by-step guide for preserving your research for the next generation
Author
Publisher
Iron Gate Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Author
Publisher
San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This publication is derived from a series of articles appearing in the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society's newsletter. Authored by Leslie Watson Tomlinson, CG, the articles focus on proven methods and sources aimed at helping the genealogical researcher: develop strategies for breaking through brick walls and building reliable cases for proving family relationships, identify the sources most likely to answer specific research questions,...