Genealogy Online For Dummies

Research your family history using the latest online toolsand appsGenealogy Online For Dummies, 7th Edition is the perfectbook to help you conduct genealogical research. Updated to coverthe latest online tools, this new edition shows you how to leveragesocial networks and the rapidly increasing number of mobile apps tolocate family members and trace their histories. You?ll discoverhow to start your investigation, develop a research plan of action,identify sites and resources that will be of the most use to you,get information from government records, preserve electronicmaterials, and share your findings with the rest of the family.* Shows you how to conduct research into family history using thelatest online tools, mobile apps, and other resources* Explains how to use online and offline research techniques andtools for genealogical research, find and share information withother genealogists, and create your own site to showcase yourfamily tree, digital images, and compiled genealogies* Includes access to free versions of RootsMagic Essentials andLegacy Family Tree Standard Edition as well as information on freewebsites for storing your genealogical information* Covers DNA research and testing, new geocoding applications,U.S. Census information available online, international records,public access catalogs, and moreGenealogy Online For Dummies, 7th Edition helps youfollow the clues to uncover your family?s legacy ? the fun and easyway.

Introduction 1Part I: Getting Started with Genealogy Online 5Chapter 1: Beginning Your Ancestral Journey 7Chapter 2: Hunting for Sources and Ancestral Treasures 35Chapter 3: Searching Primar y Resource Sites 63Chapter 4: Using All of Your Censuses 101Part II: Bringing Your Ancestor to Life 131Chapter 5: Digging Deeper into Your Ancestors' Lives 133Chapter 6: Searching for that Elusive Ancestor 173Chapter 7: Mapping the Past 199Chapter 8: Going Beyond Borders: International and Ethnic Records 227Part III: Making Sure Your Family History Checks Out 271Chapter 9: Specializing in Your Family History 273Chapter 10: Fitting into Your Genes: Molecular Genealogy 291Part IV: Doing Things the Genealogical Way 319Chapter 11: Share and Share Alike 321Chapter 12: Finding Your Research Path 355Chapter 13: Help Wanted 365Chapter 14: Taking It on the Road 379Part V: The Part of Tens 387Chapter 15: Ten Sites Worth Bookmarking 389Chapter 16: Ten Helpful Sites 393Index 399