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The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy
When it was originally published in 1973, The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy, by Val Greenwood, revolutionized its field. It was the first true textbook ever published about American genealogy. Combining how-to guidance, case study examples, and an extremely detailed discussion of genealogical records, The Researcher’s Guide was both an instant success and the go-to source for its users during each stage of their research. Following the publication of Alex Haley’s Roots and the TV miniseries that book spawned, sales of Mr. Greenwood’s book soared, assuring its reputation as the best book in American genealogy ever published.
Between 1973 and 2000, two additional editions of The Researcher’s Guide were released, primarily in response to the use of the personal computer for compiling, organizing, and publishing genealogical information. By 2000, the early stages of digitizing genealogy data, mostly on CD-ROM , were also in evidence.
Since the publication of the 3rd Edition of The Researcher’s Guide in 2000, the genealogy landscape has changed dramatically. Almost everyone now uses a computer for research. Thanks to the Internet, with a click of the mouse, genealogists have access to more data they could ever dream of studying; data they would have had to travel far and wide to come by in the past. Much of this information is free, or moderately priced through commercial subion services. To cite one crucial example, the entire U.S. federal census, from 1790 through 1940, is available online and completely indexed, from several providers. DNA has also become an important tool in genealogy in recent years. Whether or not they know where their immigrant ancestors came from, with a mere sputum sample, Americans can discover their ethnic origins in just a matter of weeks. This technology can help fill gaps in the family tree by, among other things, putting one in touch with others possessing a similar genetic make-up.
The 4th Edition of The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy both embraces the changes of the last seventeen years and yet transcends them. Mr. Greenwood has re-written every chapter and added two chapters about technology as it relates to family history research--one dealing with significant concepts and definitions and the other with specific resources and applications, including major family history websites and Internet resources. In addition, virtually every chapter provides information on Internet websites pertinent to the subject discussed in that chapter. Greenwood covers all the major changes in the field, including DNA research. The final result is a 4th Edition that is 25% longer than its predecessor. Given the unprecedented amount of information on the Internet, today’s researcher is able to reach beyond the vital statistics to a new world of understanding, both of his ancestors and of himself. Accordingly the author shows the reader how to build a family history about actual people, not just names and dates, from the myriad available sources. Mr. Greenwood also recognizes that not all sources researchers are seeking can be found online today—some never will be—that much information on the web is faulty or unsourced, and that researchers invariably enter dead ends or hit brick walls. Good instructional guidance, consequently, is critical to the success of family history research, and this is where The Researcher's Guide is unsurpassed. It is both a textbook and an all-purpose reference book, designed to help the present generation of family history researchers better understand the methods and principles of family history research, and learn how to utilize all available resources. In short, this new 4th edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date account of American genealogy—no sound genealogical project is complete without it.
"Recommended as the most comprehensive how-to book on American genealogical and local history research."—Library Journal
Between 1973 and 2000, two additional editions of The Researcher’s Guide were released, primarily in response to the use of the personal computer for compiling, organizing, and publishing genealogical information. By 2000, the early stages of digitizing genealogy data, mostly on CD-ROM , were also in evidence.
Since the publication of the 3rd Edition of The Researcher’s Guide in 2000, the genealogy landscape has changed dramatically. Almost everyone now uses a computer for research. Thanks to the Internet, with a click of the mouse, genealogists have access to more data they could ever dream of studying; data they would have had to travel far and wide to come by in the past. Much of this information is free, or moderately priced through commercial subion services. To cite one crucial example, the entire U.S. federal census, from 1790 through 1940, is available online and completely indexed, from several providers. DNA has also become an important tool in genealogy in recent years. Whether or not they know where their immigrant ancestors came from, with a mere sputum sample, Americans can discover their ethnic origins in just a matter of weeks. This technology can help fill gaps in the family tree by, among other things, putting one in touch with others possessing a similar genetic make-up.
The 4th Edition of The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy both embraces the changes of the last seventeen years and yet transcends them. Mr. Greenwood has re-written every chapter and added two chapters about technology as it relates to family history research--one dealing with significant concepts and definitions and the other with specific resources and applications, including major family history websites and Internet resources. In addition, virtually every chapter provides information on Internet websites pertinent to the subject discussed in that chapter. Greenwood covers all the major changes in the field, including DNA research. The final result is a 4th Edition that is 25% longer than its predecessor. Given the unprecedented amount of information on the Internet, today’s researcher is able to reach beyond the vital statistics to a new world of understanding, both of his ancestors and of himself. Accordingly the author shows the reader how to build a family history about actual people, not just names and dates, from the myriad available sources. Mr. Greenwood also recognizes that not all sources researchers are seeking can be found online today—some never will be—that much information on the web is faulty or unsourced, and that researchers invariably enter dead ends or hit brick walls. Good instructional guidance, consequently, is critical to the success of family history research, and this is where The Researcher's Guide is unsurpassed. It is both a textbook and an all-purpose reference book, designed to help the present generation of family history researchers better understand the methods and principles of family history research, and learn how to utilize all available resources. In short, this new 4th edition provides a clear, comprehensive, and up-to-date account of American genealogy—no sound genealogical project is complete without it.
"Recommended as the most comprehensive how-to book on American genealogical and local history research."—Library Journal
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First published February 1, 1990
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January 24, 2018
NOTE: I read the 4th edition, which is not yet on Goodreads
I became involved with genealogy after inheriting my grandfather Lynne O. Ramer's personal papers, including genealogy research on the Ramer family by Grant L. Schadle.
In the early 1990s I began my own research through the Internet and Family Tree Maker. I already had Robert Evan's published book on Jacob Gochenour and His Family and Grant Schadle's Ramer family tree research. I wanted to find out about my British roots and my husband's ancestry.
Looking back, my early work was shoddy. I relied on family trees that lacked supporting documentation and my record keeping consisted of saved "Favorites" on the search engine, saved files to my computer, and printed off copies of documents, trees, and other sources.
I later committed to World membership with Ancestry.com and the family tree I have created there is my main source of records keeping.
What I needed at the beginning was a better understanding of family history research. A 'researcher's guide.'
Val D. Greenwood's first published The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy in 1973, selling over 110,000 copies. Because of the huge impact of the Internet in research, he revised the book for the 4th edition published in 2017.
It is massive in size, nearly 800 pages. It is a comprehensive reference book that covers every aspect of family research. Part I addresses Background to Research and Part II Records and Their Use. Greenwood has included illustrations and charts.
The 4th Edition specifically is updated to reflect the new sources available in research provided by the Internet. Greenwood includes overviews of all the major family history websites, including Ancestry, Family Search, Find My Past, and My Heritage, explaining what they offer and how to use them.
As he notes in his Preface, "though it is a great boon to this work, it [the Internet] is still an imperfect tool. Many important records...are not on the Internet." I know this for a fact! I have been the gracious recipient of help from researchers who have visited places I could not and shared their findings with me. A researcher who visited my grandfather's hometown courthouse shared information with me through Ancestry. In this way I discovered my great-grandmother on the 1910 census under a married name--a marriage I was ignorant of!
Greenwood separates family research as a compilation of another's work and true scientific, systematic, documented research. Of course, my early work was merely compilation of other's findings.
I can at least feel good that I have created family trees that includes not just my direct ancestors but their families. Greenwood promotes a complete family as most important. He also urges researchers to consider all the spelling variations.
"Family history...is a "marriage" of sorts between history and genealogy--what seemed like a most unlikely union in years past....Family history also includes...demography, geography, psychology, sociology, and literature." --A Rearcher's Guide
My interest in family history is rooted in my lifelong fascination in history and biographies and understanding the past. When I learned that my great-grandfather Greenwood's nephew died in the Ranua death march during WWII it brought to life a history of which I had been ignorant. When I learn about ancestors who immigrated across Europe to Volyhnia, and note the social and political conflicts they were leaving behind, I realize the root causes of immigration have always been a part of population migration.
There is so much information in Greenwood's book I realized it was not meant to be read it cover to cover. It is a remarkable acheivement.
I received a copy of the book through Book Review Buzz in exchange for a fair and unbiased review
Good instructional guidance is critical to the success of family history research, and this is where The Researcher's Guide is unsurpassed. It is both a textbook and an all-purpose reference book, designed to help the present generation of family history researchers better understand the methods and principles of family history research, and learn how to utilize all available resources. As Val Greenwood writes, "These are our ancestors we are talking about here; we owe it to them to get it right." from the publisher
"Recommended as the most comprehensive how-to book on American genealogical and local history research."—Library Journal
I became involved with genealogy after inheriting my grandfather Lynne O. Ramer's personal papers, including genealogy research on the Ramer family by Grant L. Schadle.
In the early 1990s I began my own research through the Internet and Family Tree Maker. I already had Robert Evan's published book on Jacob Gochenour and His Family and Grant Schadle's Ramer family tree research. I wanted to find out about my British roots and my husband's ancestry.
Looking back, my early work was shoddy. I relied on family trees that lacked supporting documentation and my record keeping consisted of saved "Favorites" on the search engine, saved files to my computer, and printed off copies of documents, trees, and other sources.
I later committed to World membership with Ancestry.com and the family tree I have created there is my main source of records keeping.
What I needed at the beginning was a better understanding of family history research. A 'researcher's guide.'
Val D. Greenwood's first published The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy in 1973, selling over 110,000 copies. Because of the huge impact of the Internet in research, he revised the book for the 4th edition published in 2017.
It is massive in size, nearly 800 pages. It is a comprehensive reference book that covers every aspect of family research. Part I addresses Background to Research and Part II Records and Their Use. Greenwood has included illustrations and charts.
The 4th Edition specifically is updated to reflect the new sources available in research provided by the Internet. Greenwood includes overviews of all the major family history websites, including Ancestry, Family Search, Find My Past, and My Heritage, explaining what they offer and how to use them.
As he notes in his Preface, "though it is a great boon to this work, it [the Internet] is still an imperfect tool. Many important records...are not on the Internet." I know this for a fact! I have been the gracious recipient of help from researchers who have visited places I could not and shared their findings with me. A researcher who visited my grandfather's hometown courthouse shared information with me through Ancestry. In this way I discovered my great-grandmother on the 1910 census under a married name--a marriage I was ignorant of!
Greenwood separates family research as a compilation of another's work and true scientific, systematic, documented research. Of course, my early work was merely compilation of other's findings.
I can at least feel good that I have created family trees that includes not just my direct ancestors but their families. Greenwood promotes a complete family as most important. He also urges researchers to consider all the spelling variations.
"Family history...is a "marriage" of sorts between history and genealogy--what seemed like a most unlikely union in years past....Family history also includes...demography, geography, psychology, sociology, and literature." --A Rearcher's Guide
My interest in family history is rooted in my lifelong fascination in history and biographies and understanding the past. When I learned that my great-grandfather Greenwood's nephew died in the Ranua death march during WWII it brought to life a history of which I had been ignorant. When I learn about ancestors who immigrated across Europe to Volyhnia, and note the social and political conflicts they were leaving behind, I realize the root causes of immigration have always been a part of population migration.
There is so much information in Greenwood's book I realized it was not meant to be read it cover to cover. It is a remarkable acheivement.
I received a copy of the book through Book Review Buzz in exchange for a fair and unbiased review
Good instructional guidance is critical to the success of family history research, and this is where The Researcher's Guide is unsurpassed. It is both a textbook and an all-purpose reference book, designed to help the present generation of family history researchers better understand the methods and principles of family history research, and learn how to utilize all available resources. As Val Greenwood writes, "These are our ancestors we are talking about here; we owe it to them to get it right." from the publisher
"Recommended as the most comprehensive how-to book on American genealogical and local history research."—Library Journal
August 16, 2014
When I started doing genealogy in earnest many years ago, I discovered that I really didn’t know what to do after pumping relatives for information. Everything was disorganized, scrawls on the back of envelopes, abbreviated notes scribbled on bits of paper, and it usually was not very well recorded. My recourse was to ask other genealogists for a good how-to book. There were several recommends and most of them added to my learning.
My favorite of these recommendations was The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy by Val Greenwood. What made this source valuable to me was that it spoke to the various types of sources, how they might answer the next piece of the puzzle, and how to keep the materials organized. Even though the current edition of this book is weak in covering online sources, it is invaluable in learning about the many record types and methodology in genealogical research. It is easy to get hooked solely on online services such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. They offer huge general collections that can get us started on most research questions. But they often lead to relying on them exclusively. They are not strong or totally inclusive in some of the most important record groups, such as land, probate, court, and church records. Greenwood’s book helps us to understand how these sources, often only available at a local court house or historical society, contribute to finding the evidence we need to build our tree or to slam through your genealogical brick wall.
The chapter “Evaluation of Evidence” is a must read. There are entire books on the subject, but Greenwood gives an excellent concise discussion of the issue. There is also a chapter on successful correspondence. The book encompasses many other aspects of research, such as the impact of the property rights of women.
We often hear presenters talk about what you have in your genealogy toolbox. This book is a good reminder that there are many sources other than the internet. I highly recommend this to everyone doing genealogical research.
My favorite of these recommendations was The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy by Val Greenwood. What made this source valuable to me was that it spoke to the various types of sources, how they might answer the next piece of the puzzle, and how to keep the materials organized. Even though the current edition of this book is weak in covering online sources, it is invaluable in learning about the many record types and methodology in genealogical research. It is easy to get hooked solely on online services such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org. They offer huge general collections that can get us started on most research questions. But they often lead to relying on them exclusively. They are not strong or totally inclusive in some of the most important record groups, such as land, probate, court, and church records. Greenwood’s book helps us to understand how these sources, often only available at a local court house or historical society, contribute to finding the evidence we need to build our tree or to slam through your genealogical brick wall.
The chapter “Evaluation of Evidence” is a must read. There are entire books on the subject, but Greenwood gives an excellent concise discussion of the issue. There is also a chapter on successful correspondence. The book encompasses many other aspects of research, such as the impact of the property rights of women.
We often hear presenters talk about what you have in your genealogy toolbox. This book is a good reminder that there are many sources other than the internet. I highly recommend this to everyone doing genealogical research.
January 6, 2018
Even the most experienced genealogists sometimes need help.
Since 1973, some of the most valuable help available has been found in Val D. Greenwood's The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. And now there's a fourth edition of the book with even more contemporary assistance.
This update is the first since 2000 and much has changed in the world of research since then.
The price of the paperback edition (no other version currently available) may be off-putting for some. But, trust me, whether you're just starting out or are a veteran, this is the best guide available and probably has the answer to any questions you might have about researching family history. This latest version includes chapters on computer technology and Internet research, including information on the major family history websites and the subject of DNA testing.
These innovations are, of course, interesting and valuable. But the best value, particularly to the newcomer, is Greenwood's splendid advice on how to get started, find resources, organize research and utilize your findings in the most helpful manner. Aside from a personal mentor at your side on a regular basis, you can't get much better help.
As librarian of my county historical society I encounter neophytes on a regular basis who need the type of help Greenwood provides in easy to read chapters on every aspect of research, solid advice enhanced by his years of personal experience. And there are lots of illustrations and charts to help focus on the information you need to find what you're looking for.
This book is a resource the reader will come back to time and time again
Since 1973, some of the most valuable help available has been found in Val D. Greenwood's The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. And now there's a fourth edition of the book with even more contemporary assistance.
This update is the first since 2000 and much has changed in the world of research since then.
The price of the paperback edition (no other version currently available) may be off-putting for some. But, trust me, whether you're just starting out or are a veteran, this is the best guide available and probably has the answer to any questions you might have about researching family history. This latest version includes chapters on computer technology and Internet research, including information on the major family history websites and the subject of DNA testing.
These innovations are, of course, interesting and valuable. But the best value, particularly to the newcomer, is Greenwood's splendid advice on how to get started, find resources, organize research and utilize your findings in the most helpful manner. Aside from a personal mentor at your side on a regular basis, you can't get much better help.
As librarian of my county historical society I encounter neophytes on a regular basis who need the type of help Greenwood provides in easy to read chapters on every aspect of research, solid advice enhanced by his years of personal experience. And there are lots of illustrations and charts to help focus on the information you need to find what you're looking for.
This book is a resource the reader will come back to time and time again
February 23, 2019
This book is an extensive volume which covers current best practices in Genealogical research. It is comprised of two parts, the first part being a general research guide, and the second being specific to record types you will encounter in genealogy. There are several editions published for this book, but the 4th edition, published in 2017 is fairly current. As time goes by, some of this material will become dated as the topics covered change rapidly. I consider this book, in addition to Evidence Explained and the BCG standards, a must have for serious genealogical work. It's very detailed and has references for further study on almost every topic covered. It is a book I plan to come back to as I encounter research problems for more help when I need it.
February 28, 2018
An outstanding, incredible body of work! Updated now, to include lots of methods of online help to assist you in your searches. From beginner to expert, everyone interested in genealogy could benefit from this book. And you will be referring to it, over and over again.
September 27, 2021
I read this cover-to-cover for a genealogy discussion group. I had read one of the earlier editions of this and found it engaging and useful--this one less so. The attempt to update it to the 21st century seemed half-hearted at best; Greenwood ignored many good online resources and instead kept recommending print books published 20 or more years ago. There was also a lot of filler--long examples of transcribed wills, bibliographic lists, lists of resources or websites that are likely to go out of date...But there were some useful chapters detailing types of records, so three stars. I recommend using this as a reference rather than reading it through.
July 8, 2016
As others have noted, some sections are a bit dated; however, this is still an excellent reference.
October 12, 2016
Much of the book is outdated due to progress with the internet/technology- however, the foundations of genealogy are included and described very well.
October 29, 2025
Acting on a recommendation from my family history writers group members, I asked for this book when my sister asked me what I wanted for Christmas.
Several years earlier I’d backed into genealogy research willy-nilly when helping a friend find something about her family’s history. I inefficiently learned how and where to for limited kinds of records and information.
However, I felt I needed to go back and learn the basics. My sister gave me the book and what a gift it is to become more firmly grounded in genealogy research.
Many people may use this book as a reference to understand certain kinds of records or processes. But I used it as my textbook for a DIY class. I read all 738 pages and grasped a more solid grounding and bird’s eye overview. I learned more about terminology and standards, better ways to research newspapers and censuses, land and military records, and so much more.
Thank you for the recommendation my sleuthing/writing group sisters. Thank you, my sister, for the gift that is already helping me find and write more of our family’s history.
Several years earlier I’d backed into genealogy research willy-nilly when helping a friend find something about her family’s history. I inefficiently learned how and where to for limited kinds of records and information.
However, I felt I needed to go back and learn the basics. My sister gave me the book and what a gift it is to become more firmly grounded in genealogy research.
Many people may use this book as a reference to understand certain kinds of records or processes. But I used it as my textbook for a DIY class. I read all 738 pages and grasped a more solid grounding and bird’s eye overview. I learned more about terminology and standards, better ways to research newspapers and censuses, land and military records, and so much more.
Thank you for the recommendation my sleuthing/writing group sisters. Thank you, my sister, for the gift that is already helping me find and write more of our family’s history.
June 17, 2023
Back in the Dark Ages before Ancesty and Evidence Explained this book, (and the "Red Book,") was an absolute must for every genealogist's) I compared my 2nd edition to the current 4th edition (requested via PINES library system,) and so far as I can tell, the meat of it is unchanged.
Unlike Evidence Explained, this book is not so concerned with how or why you cite a document, but with telling you what documents exist, for what purpose and by what entity they were created and are retained (or not.) If you are unfamiliar with the American system of transacting business in, with -or under the authority of - the various courts, this book is especially helpful.
In some ways I suppose even the current edition is rendered obsolete by web resources like the Family Search Wiki, but I am a book-in-hand kind of girl and I like flipping through to be inspired or reminded to seek out a niche source.
Unlike Evidence Explained, this book is not so concerned with how or why you cite a document, but with telling you what documents exist, for what purpose and by what entity they were created and are retained (or not.) If you are unfamiliar with the American system of transacting business in, with -or under the authority of - the various courts, this book is especially helpful.
In some ways I suppose even the current edition is rendered obsolete by web resources like the Family Search Wiki, but I am a book-in-hand kind of girl and I like flipping through to be inspired or reminded to seek out a niche source.
September 25, 2018
I chose to read this book after receiving a free copy. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
I've always been interested in my family history and started working on it years ago before the world of the internet. I eventually put it away and it has been in a box for many years. Reading this book and having it as a resource has sparked my interest again especially since my mom was adopted. She filled out some papers a few years ago wanting at least medical information but there was nothing available. Now with DNA testing available along with the resources in this book, I might be able to get further in my research. I'm excited!
For anyone who is interested in seriously working on their family history, this is a fantastic resource.
I've always been interested in my family history and started working on it years ago before the world of the internet. I eventually put it away and it has been in a box for many years. Reading this book and having it as a resource has sparked my interest again especially since my mom was adopted. She filled out some papers a few years ago wanting at least medical information but there was nothing available. Now with DNA testing available along with the resources in this book, I might be able to get further in my research. I'm excited!
For anyone who is interested in seriously working on their family history, this is a fantastic resource.
February 6, 2018
This text has proved indispensable in my current genealogy class. The information given is so helpful to the beginner genealogist, and would be quite helpful just to reference librarians in general for helping patrons.
It reads easy - I'm not sure if that's because I am so interested in the topic, or if it is just really well done, but it does not feel dry like a text book. So much information is available, from citing sources to steps to break through any brick walls. I have taken a ton of notes from my work copy, but am going to invest in the newest edition immediately.
It reads easy - I'm not sure if that's because I am so interested in the topic, or if it is just really well done, but it does not feel dry like a text book. So much information is available, from citing sources to steps to break through any brick walls. I have taken a ton of notes from my work copy, but am going to invest in the newest edition immediately.
March 12, 2017
An excellent reference book holding great finding indexes to help one research efficiently. Great overview of any question a researcher might have about specifics in various types of records. A great way to flesh out one's knowledge about the vast array of records over the centuries. Beautiful writing style. A must have for any semi-serious family historian.
March 10, 2014
Val Greenwood is a genealogist's genealogist and he proves it by writing the definitive book on the subject. While this book is great, it is old-school. This second edition was published before the computer age, so you want find references to the quality online or DNA resources we now have available. I understand the 3rd edition does include additional information on computers. However, there are a plethora of good books available on online genealogy already. The 3rd edition is only available in paperback, so I would prefer to get the hardcover 2nd edition and find information on online genealogy from another source. The bottom line is that this would be an excellent place to start if you are new to genealogy, but you will need to supplement this book with additional sources for computer and DNA work.
April 2, 2014
Although this book is dated (quite a bit actually - the internet is not mentioned as much as it should be), the value in the information here is wonderful for someone beginning in genealogy in America. I will continue to use this book as a wonderful source of information while pursuing my own family tree and other research problems.
I followed this book along with using the National Genealogical Society's Home Study Course and found it to be a great way to study. The course uses this book as its guide and there is normally more information in the book than is given in the course, but the course gives more up to date information that the book lacks.
I followed this book along with using the National Genealogical Society's Home Study Course and found it to be a great way to study. The course uses this book as its guide and there is normally more information in the book than is given in the course, but the course gives more up to date information that the book lacks.
April 28, 2010
A thorough reference book that I will return to again and again as I need help in specific research areas. Some things are a little dated in the technological field but that's to be expected with a 2000 edition date. The research principles and information on each type of record is something that will never change.
August 23, 2013
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Even though this is a 2000 copyright, the information is excellent, and it provides great methodology for the genealogist. The technology information is out of date, but this is a good book to keep by your work station when you are looking for those ancestors. It explains and provides examples for subjects such as probate, guardians, wills, etc.
Even though this is a 2000 copyright, the information is excellent, and it provides great methodology for the genealogist. The technology information is out of date, but this is a good book to keep by your work station when you are looking for those ancestors. It explains and provides examples for subjects such as probate, guardians, wills, etc.
November 25, 2013
Priceless! While out of date in terms of online sources, this book is invaluable for the information it gives on various genealogical record types and methodology. Read it cover-to-cover and gained so many insights.
May 14, 2009
A thorough overview of the various sources open to both seasoned genealogists and beginning enthusiasts. An excellent source.
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July 28, 2009textbook for my genealogy research class. looking forward to getting it.
May 2, 2014
Some things need updated, but most of it is very useful.
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July 9, 2014Actually have the hardcover from SFPL. Copyright 1973. 8th printing, 1988.
September 22, 2014
Great book for budding genealogists!
October 28, 2014
Valuable resource, but dated prior to internet and other sources.
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