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Thanks to the Internet, just about anybody can become a crack genealogist. Gone are the days of hunkering down with dusty old tomes in forbidding archives and excruciatingly slow snail-mail correspondence with foreign officials and distant relations. Also gone are the days of traveling thousands of miles to track down a lead on an elusive ancestor. Now, with a few clicks of the mouse you can exchange emails with family members around the world. You can find images of historical documents and gain access to valuable genealogical resources you never suspected existed. And with the help of powerful new software you can efficiently organize your data and use it to create handsome genealogical charts. The fun and easy way to become your family’s historian, Genealogy Online For Dummies, 3rd Edition helps you harness the power of the Web to track down your ancestors. Now including coverage of the latest online resources, including the LDS (Mormon) FamilySearch site, this friendly guide shows you how to: Zero-in on the best online sites Search efficiently and avoid dead ends Access government records Swap information with other researchers Work with genealogical software Publish your findings on the Web Written by the managers of the two leading online genealogical resources, Genealogy Online For Dummies, 3rd Edition walks you step-by-step through the entire process, including: Gathering basic family information and developing an online search plan Searching for information about members of ethnic and religious groups and other specialized types of records Building a genealogical database and presenting your information Working with other researchers, connecting with groups and societies, and sharing your research with the online community You also get a bonus CD-ROM featuring a gold mine of genealogical software tools, including: FamilyTree Maker v6.0 HomeSite and Paint Shop Pro evaluation versions Demo versions of Family Reunion Organizer, Ancestral Quest, Genelines, Family Origins, and AniMap Country Boundary Historical Atlas The most user-friendly, up-to-date guide to conducting successful genealogical searches, Genealogy Online For Dummies, 3rd Edition makes tracing your roots easier and more enjoyable than ever.

Table of Contents:
Introduction. PART I: Getting Your Act Together. Chapter 1: You Gotta Have Groundwork. Chapter 2: Planning for Genealogical Success. Chapter 3: What's in a Name? Chapter 4: Locating Your Ancestors (Geographically Speaking). PART II: Finding the Elusive Records. Chapter 5: Ethnic Research. Chapter 6: Government Records. Chapter 7: Records Off the Beaten Path. PART III: Keeping Your Ancestors in Line: Organizing and Presenting Your Findings. Chapter 8: Fine-Tuning Your Organizational and Preservation Skills. Chapter 9: Using Your Computer to Store and Organize Information. The Genealogy Online For Dummies Internet Directory. PART IV: Share and Share Alike. Chapter 10: Coordinating Your Attack: Getting Help from Other Researchers. Chapter 11: Sharing Your Wealth Online. Chapter 12: From Your Computer to the World. PART V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 13: Ten Handy Databases. Chapter 14: Ten Things to Remember When You Design Your Genealogical Web Site. Chapter 15: Ten Sites for Genealogy Beginners. Chapter 16: Ten Tips for Genealogical Smooth Sailing. Appendix A: Going Online. Appendix B: What Does This Mean? (A Glossary of Terms). Appendix C: About the CD. Index. IDG Books Worldwide End-User License Agreement. Installation Instructions. Book Registration Information.

About the Author :
Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm manage two leading online genealogical resources, FamilyToolBox.net and OnlineGenealogy.com. They are also the authors of Family Tree Maker For Dummies®. Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm manage two leading online genealogical resources, FamilyToolBox.net and OnlineGenealogy.com. They are also the authors of Family Tree Maker For Dummies®.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780764513480
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: For Dummies
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764513486
  • Publisher Date: 29 May 2001
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 384


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