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Genealogy 101 workshop:   "Who ARE You, Anyway?"

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Suggested sources for learning more about genealogy and how to research specific topics, ethnic groups, and record types.   

Online

Ancestry.com  http://www.ancestry.com/cs/HelpAndAdviceUS
Family Search  https://www.familysearch.org/learn
American Ancestors http://www.americanancestors.org/learning-center/
Family Tree Magazine   http://www.familytreeuniversity.com/?r=ftmnav
BYU Ancestors   http://www.byub.org/ancestors/
Board for Certification of Genealogists  http://www.bcgcertification.org/skillbuilders/index.html

Books
• Ralph J. Crandall, Shaking Your Family Tree: a Basic Guide to Tracing Your Family’s Genealogy, 2nd ed.(Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2001).

• Christine Rose and Kay Germain Ingalls, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Genealogy (Indianapolis: Alpha Books, 2005). 

• Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy, 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Publishing, 2006). 

• Alice Eicholz, Ph.D., C.G., Ancestry’s Redbook: American State, County and Town Sources, 3rd ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry Publishing, 2004). 

• Val D. Greenwood, The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy, 3rd ed. (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2000). 

• Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, A Genealogist’s Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestors (Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2000).

• Sharon DeBartolo Carmack, Organizing Your Family History Search: Efficient & Effective Ways to Gather and Protect Your Genealogical Research (Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 1999). 

• Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG, FNGS, Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2007).

• Christine Rose. Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case (San Jose, CA: Rose Family Association, 2002).

• Michael J. Leclerc and Henry B. Hoff, Genealogical Writing in the 21st Century: A Guide to Register Style and More, 2nd ed. (Boston: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2006).
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  • HOME
  • Get Ready
  • Get Researching
  • Get the Story
  • Research Toolbox
    • Search Online
    • Learn More
    • Genealogy Software
    • Evidence Documentation
  • Charts & Forms
    • Pedigree Chart
    • Family Group Sheet
    • Ancestor Timeline
    • Checklists
    • Research Logs
    • Note-Taking Forms
  • Workshop Feedback
  • About Us