Break through brick walls in your genealogical research "Easy to read, provides clear explanations, examples and is well-illustrated, thus definitely meeting the needs of libraries and individuals seeking a book to guide family historians who are beyond the basics and need help solving problems."--FORUM magazine Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the…mehr
Break through brick walls in your genealogical research "Easy to read, provides clear explanations, examples and is well-illustrated, thus definitely meeting the needs of libraries and individuals seeking a book to guide family historians who are beyond the basics and need help solving problems."--FORUM magazine Learn how to use innovative methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the brick walls that have hindered your progress. You'll get professional advice on formulating a research strategy, understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track of your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses. Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply the systematic procedures presented in this practical guide to your own research--and achieve success! Examine the brick wall in detail to find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a breakthrough Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned Obtain exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources Research the family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick wall ancestor Consult with your family, friends, and colleagues to get a fresh perspective on your research Use crowdsourcing--genealogy societies, online forums, social media, blogs, wikis, and podcasts Apply technological solutions, including DNA testing and specialized genealogical software Get tips on hiring a professional genealogical researcher with the appropriate credentials and references Revisit your brick wall problem after honing your research skills Review your evidence, develop a research strategy, and keep a meticulous research logHinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
George G. Morgan is president of Aha! Seminars, Inc. In addition to his extensive responsibilities with Aha! Seminars, Inc., George is an avid genealogist. His interest began at age ten when he and his paternal grandmother and aunt divulged his paternal history extending back before the American Revolution. In the years since then, George's genealogical research has expanded to include all the branches of his family tree and he has investigated leads in materials in all sorts of places. Libraries, archives, and courthouses are among his favorite haunts, but he will leave no stone unturned, even to the point of tracking down the original 1914 newspapers containing his great-grandparents' obituaries in a records retention facility owned by a county board of education. He is a master in working with and understanding all types of genealogical record types in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. With the advent of electronic research materials, he has become an recognized expert in using software programs, databases, Internet resources, online databases, Internet genealogical mailing lists and message boards, search engines, directories, subscription databases, and all the major online services around the world.George is the author of seven landmark genealogy books. These include: The Genealogy Forum on America Online: The Official User's Guide; the award winning Your Family Reunion: How to Plan It, Organize It, and Enjoy It, both published by Ancestry Publishing. His award-wining book, How to Do Everything with Your Genealogy, published by McGraw Hill as part of the highly successful "How to Do Everything" series, is now available in its fourth edition. This book is one of the best-selling genealogy "how-to" genealogy books published in the last 20 years! George has also written the first and second editions of The Official Guide to Ancestry.com. His Genealogical Research in the Major Repositories of London, published through Lulu.com, has sold hundreds of copies.George is a prolific writer in other areas as well. He began in 1996 by writing the award-winning weekly online genealogy column, "Along Those Lines..." that appeared first in the Genealogy Forum on America Online and then exclusively at the Ancestry.com web site from January 2000 to March 2006, and additional columns for Ancestry Daily News. He also appears weekly in the Plus Edition of Eastman's Online Weekly Newsletter, at the bi-monthly electronic genealogy magazine Digital Genealogist, in the Ancestry Weekly Journal at Ancestry.com, and at other online venues. He has written literally hundreds of articles for genealogy print magazines: Ancestry Magazine, The Association of Genealogists Quarterly, Discovering Family History, Everton's GenealogicalHelper, Family Chronicle Magazine, Family Tree Magazine, The Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM, Genealogical Computing (published by Ancestry Publishing), Heritage Quest Magazine, Internet Genealogy, The NGS News Magazine, and Southern Queries Magazine. His other online venues over the last decade have included Sony Communications' Emazing.com "Genealogy Tip of the Day" and a stint with ChineseRoots.com. George is a popular speaker at international genealogical conferences and has presented all across the United States in national, state, and local conference. He also has presented in Canada, in the U.K., and on several international genealogical cruises. His range of genealogical interests and speaking topics is among the most diverse among the genealogical speaking community.
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Introduction When the Going Gets Tough... ...the Tough Get Going The Brick Wall Metaphor (and Why It Matters) Eight Ideas for Getting Past the Brick Wall What You'll Need Before You Set Out Chapter 1. Examine the Brick Wall in Detail Reexamine in Detail the Evidence You Have Already Discovered Focus on Details You May Have Missed or Overlooked the First Time Census Birth Certificate/Index Marriage License/Index Death Certificate/Index Obituary Tombstone/Cemetery Photograph Now That You Have More Details... Organize What You Have in a Genealogy Database Program Names Dates Places Create an Ancestor Timeline Gather All of the Evidence You Have Collected Organize Everything Sequentially Reread Everything Compile a Timeline Incorporate Historical Newspaper Research Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Summary Sources Used in This Chapter Chapter 2. Use Brute Force Indexes Transcriptions Extracts Abstracts OCR in Detail Sources of Secondary Information Family Histories, Online Family Trees, and Personal Web Pages Application Forms to Societies and Other Organizations The "Reasonably Exhaustive Search" Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Summary Sources Used in This Chapter Chapter 3. Go Around the Wall The Broader Technique (and What to Call It) Spouses Parents and Children Other Relatives Beyond the "F" Another Important Use of the FAN Club Technique Other Names Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Summary Sources Used in This Chapter Chapter 4. Talk to a Friend Why Share a Brick Wall Problem? With Whom Should You Share the Problem? How to Share a Brick Wall Problem Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Summary Chapter 5. Use Crowdsourcing Genealogy Societies Online Forums-An Overview Electronic Mailing Lists Electronic Message Boards Facebook Groups, Google+ Communities, and GenealogyWise Finding the Most Relevant Online Forum The Etiquette of Online Forums Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts Blogs Wikis Podcasts Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Summary Chapter 6. Apply Technological Solutions DNA Testing: A Very Brief History Types of DNA Testing mtDNA Testing Y-DNA Testing Autosomal DNA Testing Deep Ancestry Mutations Mitochondrial Eve Y-chromosomal Adam Haplogroups and SNPs Ethnic Mixtures Companies That Perform DNA Testing Specialized Genealogical Software GenSmarts Clooz Evidentia Summary Chapter 7. Hire a Demolition Expert What Can a Professional Researcher Do for Me? Professional Genealogist Accredited Genealogist Certified Genealogist Other Organizations Representing Professional Genealogists Geographic Specialization Specialty Areas Contracting with a Professional Researcher If and When Things Go Wrong Summary Chapter 8. Rest Up and Attack the Brick Wall Another Time Learn Books Articles Blogs Wikis Recorded Audio and Video Programs Live Webinars Face-to-Face Presentations Practice Monitor Summary Chapter 9. Put the Techniques to Work Review the Evidence Develop a Research Strategy Determine the Questions You Want to Answer Identify All Potential Resources Obtain Exact Copies of the Original Records Analyze Evidence and Develop Hypotheses Keep a Research Log A Paper Research Log Use a Spreadsheet A Blog as Research Log Use Your Genealogy Database Program Software Utility Programs The Case of Mary Ann Reilly Smith Some Final Remarks Index
Introduction When the Going Gets Tough... ...the Tough Get Going The Brick Wall Metaphor (and Why It Matters) Eight Ideas for Getting Past the Brick Wall What You'll Need Before You Set Out Chapter 1. Examine the Brick Wall in Detail Reexamine in Detail the Evidence You Have Already Discovered Focus on Details You May Have Missed or Overlooked the First Time Census Birth Certificate/Index Marriage License/Index Death Certificate/Index Obituary Tombstone/Cemetery Photograph Now That You Have More Details... Organize What You Have in a Genealogy Database Program Names Dates Places Create an Ancestor Timeline Gather All of the Evidence You Have Collected Organize Everything Sequentially Reread Everything Compile a Timeline Incorporate Historical Newspaper Research Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Summary Sources Used in This Chapter Chapter 2. Use Brute Force Indexes Transcriptions Extracts Abstracts OCR in Detail Sources of Secondary Information Family Histories, Online Family Trees, and Personal Web Pages Application Forms to Societies and Other Organizations The "Reasonably Exhaustive Search" Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Summary Sources Used in This Chapter Chapter 3. Go Around the Wall The Broader Technique (and What to Call It) Spouses Parents and Children Other Relatives Beyond the "F" Another Important Use of the FAN Club Technique Other Names Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Summary Sources Used in This Chapter Chapter 4. Talk to a Friend Why Share a Brick Wall Problem? With Whom Should You Share the Problem? How to Share a Brick Wall Problem Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Summary Chapter 5. Use Crowdsourcing Genealogy Societies Online Forums-An Overview Electronic Mailing Lists Electronic Message Boards Facebook Groups, Google+ Communities, and GenealogyWise Finding the Most Relevant Online Forum The Etiquette of Online Forums Blogs, Wikis, and Podcasts Blogs Wikis Podcasts Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 Summary Chapter 6. Apply Technological Solutions DNA Testing: A Very Brief History Types of DNA Testing mtDNA Testing Y-DNA Testing Autosomal DNA Testing Deep Ancestry Mutations Mitochondrial Eve Y-chromosomal Adam Haplogroups and SNPs Ethnic Mixtures Companies That Perform DNA Testing Specialized Genealogical Software GenSmarts Clooz Evidentia Summary Chapter 7. Hire a Demolition Expert What Can a Professional Researcher Do for Me? Professional Genealogist Accredited Genealogist Certified Genealogist Other Organizations Representing Professional Genealogists Geographic Specialization Specialty Areas Contracting with a Professional Researcher If and When Things Go Wrong Summary Chapter 8. Rest Up and Attack the Brick Wall Another Time Learn Books Articles Blogs Wikis Recorded Audio and Video Programs Live Webinars Face-to-Face Presentations Practice Monitor Summary Chapter 9. Put the Techniques to Work Review the Evidence Develop a Research Strategy Determine the Questions You Want to Answer Identify All Potential Resources Obtain Exact Copies of the Original Records Analyze Evidence and Develop Hypotheses Keep a Research Log A Paper Research Log Use a Spreadsheet A Blog as Research Log Use Your Genealogy Database Program Software Utility Programs The Case of Mary Ann Reilly Smith Some Final Remarks Index
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