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The Family tree problem solver : tried-and-true tactics for tracing elusive ancestors / Marsha Hoffman Rising.

Rising, Marsha Hoffman, 1945- (author.).

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.

Record details

ISBN: 9781440300745
ISBN: 1440300747
Physical Description: 270 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Edition: Third edition.
Publisher: Cincinnati, Ohio : Family Tree Books, [2019]
Copyright: ©2019

Content descriptions

General Note:

Publisher, publishing date and paging may vary.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.