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RESEARCHING
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GENEALOGY
BOOKS |
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There
are literally hundreds of books of interest to family historians ranging
from introductory beginner guides to highly specialised publications focusing
on a particular aspect of genealogical research.
This section of the web site
lists books we recommend in the following categories: |
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Beginners |
- Books ideally suited to
those who are just starting to trace their ancestors
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Research
Guides |
- Research guides covering
a wide range of areas such as DNA, census returns, wills, tracing living
relatives, heraldry, migration and the like
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Reference |
- Reference books covering
genealogical terminology, surname origins, National Archive sources,
translating latin documents, interpreting old handwriting, etc.
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Occupations |
- Books geared to providing
help in tracing ancestors engaged in particular occupations such as
agricultural labourers, lawyers, merchant seaman, etc.
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Military
Ancestors |
- Books aimed at helping tracing
ancestors who served in the forces in peacetime or war
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Religious
Groups |
- Books covering ancestral
records connected with specific religious groups or denominations (Jews,
Salvation Army, Baptists, Congregationalists, etc.)
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Record
Keeping |
- Books on organising and
writing up your family history
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This
page last updated: 24 December 2007 |
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