Contents at a Glance
PART I
Begin Your Family History Odyssey
1
Why Explore Your Genealogy?
2
Analyze and Organize Your Family Information
3
Balance Traditional and Electronic Research
4
Place Your Ancestors into Context and Locate Vital Records
5
Use Census Schedules and Records to Locate Your Ancestors
PART II
Expand Your Research
6
Extend Your Research with Advanced Record Types
7
Use the Many Types of Military Service Records
8
Understand and Use Land and Property Records
9
Locate and Use Immigration and Naturalization Records
10
Discover Where to Locate Evidence About Your Family
PART III
Learn Research Methods and Strategies
11
Learn How to Successfully Research Your Ancestors on the Internet
12
Research and Verify Your Ancestors Using Genetic Genealogy (DNA)
13
Use Alternative Research Strategies to Locate Difficult Records
14
Use the Latest Online Resources and Social Networking in Your Genealogy Research
Case Study
Index