[(The Official Guide to Ancestry.com )] [Author: George G Morgan] [Oct-2008]

by George G. Morgan

Whether you are coming to Ancestry.com for the first time or have used it for years, you need The Official Guide to Ancestry.com. Written by noted genealogist and lecturer George G. Morgan, this official guide takes you inside the #1 website for family history research for an unprecedented tour. Become more proficient with searching the site. Explore obscure databases you didn't know existed. Create and develop your own family tree. You will learn to do all of these things and more in The Official Guide to Ancestry.com. You've always known Ancestry.com was a valuable resource. Now you can learn to use it like never before.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Research

Unknown Binding

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Adrienna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not necessarily a reading type of book but to see diagrams, charts, tables, and illustrations on the usage of ancestry.com. I saw the copyrights was around 2008, and I first used ancestry.com around 2003/04 when I taken a genealogy course in my masters program. I had to do hands-on to learn how to use the database(s) readily available. I just wanted a refresher course via book examples but when I went online to use it through our library, there are some things you have to go directly to the library to use those features. I know you have to do the trial basis or sign up with a monthly/yearly cost. Not sure I am ready for that per se; yet I do want to try the DNA to find out about ancestors from centuries before and if it connects me to real-life people that I know is my family. I also would like to find out about my ethnic groups since the doctors took blood work to find out my race and only shows 60% or more African American and also more than 60% non-African American, then had the audacity to send me a letter after testing to ask me to identify my race or which I identify mostly to! I refused to answer yet I would like to know even though I obviously know I am Black, yet what nationalities and cultures or ethnic groups would be nice! (I plan to try in the future and see how this process goes). I still have my past research when done on family roots in 2003/04.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really a great source for using the insanely huge (but highly resourceful) site ancestry.com. I know a lot of the site requires you to just sit down and play around with everything, but this book is/was great for things you wanted to take further than the initial "bites".

I'd also highly recommend getting the latest version of Family Tree Maker to aid you in your genealogy quest. It is just invaluable in every regard, keeping everything in a neat/orderly place when your documents and research can really get overwhelming. You can get everything in one place and keep track of your progress in a multitude of ways, and the program allows you to print out darn nearly everything for great presentations for those family members also interested in their past.

I warn you that once you start the quest for your family's past, you will spend an inordinate amount of time doing research - be prepared...but be more prepared to be amazed by the sheer amount of information that awaits you...you won't be disappointed!

[Ed · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping for some insight on how I could experience Ancestery.com in a more meaningful way. However, the book was written for novices in mind and despite the newness of the book the site has changed dramatically insomuch that some instructions does not even apply anymore. The only good thing about the book it gave some hints on how to search the Ancestry databases more effectively, but much of the information can be had on Ancestry.com itself.

[AdultNonFiction Teton County Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lynn 025.06 Morgan
Great book to review as you navigate through the Ancestry.com database. It provides good examples and screen shots that you can follow along with to navigate through basic and advanced searches and will develop your research skills. Even though Ancestry changes daily, these basics will point you in the right direction.

[Linda Hartlaub · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though this is a dated book, many of the chapters still give us valid information and tips to follow when searching Ancestry. I would have given it five stars, but like I said, it's a pretty old book and Ancestry has changed a lot.

[Lucille · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great research guide!

[Rob Branigin · Rating 3 out of 5]

not bad, but i was hoping for a little more.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll be consulting this book off and on, but I didn't want to leave it on my "currently reading" shelf forever so I've rated it. So far it's been very helpful--a good resource.

[Liz Thomson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving this book!

[Jimmie · Rating 5 out of 5]

From showing how to look up military records to how to make a family cookbook, this book has all the answers of how to use ancestor.com to your advantage. I will keep this book close.

[Denise · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am just getting into genealogy research and am using Ancestry.com so this book gave me lots of information and how-tos. I look forward to trying out many of the things that the book covered.

[Koren · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was published in 2008 so it is a little outdated, but I found a few things I didnt know. I will say that Ancestry.com is pretty user family so I had figured out most things before I got the book.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Provides many good tips for the beginner/amateur genealogist.