Bibliograph

The family tree problem solver, tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors, Marsha Hoffman Rising

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The family tree problem solver, tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors, Marsha Hoffman Rising

Language

eng

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illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The family tree problem solver

Oclc number

1048445692

Responsibility statement

Marsha Hoffman Rising

Sub title

tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors

Summary

Presents ideas and tips for overcoming common obstacles researching genealogies, including advice on how to find records before civil registration, using censuses, and advanced court records

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Analyzing research problems and planning strategies -- Avoiding ten common genealogy mistakes -- Finding birth, marriages, and deaths before civil registration -- Locating missing ancestors in the census -- Researching friends, associates, and extended family members -- Problem-solving with court records -- Replacing burned courthouse records -- Utilizing land records -- Sorting individuals with the same name -- Finding pre-1850 ancestors -- Analyzing evidence -- Accepting online family tree hints -- Applying DNA test results to your research

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