Uncover the facts and mysteries of your ancestors with this clear approach to genealogy. Practical Genealogy provides a method for investigating your family history by establishing an understanding of genealogy and the factors, tasks, and obstacles involved in the research. The end goal: find the information necessary to piece together the names, marriage records, passenger ship logs, timelines and other vital records that make up your heritage. Follow 50 steps that will fill in the puzzle of your lineage. Learn how to perform your own investigation through the lens of real-world obstacles like tracing ancestry through adoptions and orphanages. The complex research process is simplified into actionable tips that can be conducted over a period of time. Tips for negotiating common 'brick wall' issues like missing chunks of family history or multiple names found for the same person are included. Large fonts and easy-to-read images make learning easy for older adults. 190 pages, softcover.
