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 Ancestral Trails
M.D. Herber
The second edition of this comprehensive guide to tracing British ancestry.
This unique book sets out to guide the family historian through the intricacies of British records. It provides detailed views of the archives and sources available.
Each type of record, such as personal recollections, photographs, newspapers and other material is dealt with, in addition to the more usual civil, religious and legal records. The book includes research in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
This book will benefit both the beginner and those who are already well advanced in their research. (2004)
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£20.00
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 An Introduction to Tracing your German Ancestors
P. Towey
Discover how to trace people from German speaking Europe who came to Great Britain and identify the records to use. (2002)
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£4.50
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 Dictionary of Genealogy
T. Fitzhugh
An illustrated dictionary of genealogical terms and sources. Extremely usefulness as a rapid reference to any word or record. (1998)
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£24.99
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 DNA for Family Historians
A. Savin
A clear account of the complicated subject of showing relationships by DNA testing. (2000)
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£3.95
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 Family History Companion
M Pearsall
An easy to use and compact A-Z handbook for family historians. Published by The National Archives, it summarizes terms, topics, sources and record types from medieval times to the present, explaining how and why they can help your own research. Equally suited to browsing or quick reference, it combines wide-ranging knowledge with practical tips and advice. (2007)
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£7.99
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Family History in the Genes
C. Pomery
This clear, concise and up-to-the-minute guide shows what genetics can do for anyone in search of their ancestors, including linking people with the same surname, unravelling clan relationships and exploring the genetic profile of individuals, locations and regions. It offers practical advice on the DNA tests available including the y-chromosome, mitochondrial and ancestry tests, helping you to choose the right test and use the results effectively.
Part One explains what a Y-chromosome DNA test is and why genetic genealogy is so interesting. Briefly explaining the science behind DNA testing, the book outlines the impact on our understanding of our 'deep ancestry' and our surname.
Part Two explains the different types of scenario that family history researchers face that a DNA test can help you to resolve, together with examples of successful projects for each type. Part Three is a practical handbook. It explains how to 'read' your own DNA test result, how to organize a DNA project, how to choose the best testing company, and how to interpret, publish and present your project's results. (2007)
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£7.99
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 Family History on the Move
Roger Kershaw & Mark Pearsall
This book describes those movements into, within, and out of the UK from the sixteenth century to the present day, and shows readers which records to consult to track down their mobile ancestors. The chapters are interwoven with practical features on issues that could crop up during research and case studies to illustrate the sources. (2006)
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£6.99
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 Family Ties and English Families
M. Abbot
Diaries, letters and other sources used for a lively social history of the family. (1993)
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£19.99
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 Family Tree Detective
C.D. Rogers
The long-awaited fourth edition of this best-selling manual continues to offer up-to-date guidance both to newcomers and to the more experienced, on how to make best use of the labyrinth of genealogical sources in England and Wales. (2008)
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£11.99
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 Medieval Genealogy
P. Chapman
Clearly laid out the book provides a clear and comprehensive account of the records available inthe medieval period and the techniques needed to find and understand them. The chapters covered include manorial, property, tax, surveys, chancery, exchequer, military, common law, civil litigation, Church and Urban records. There are also chapters on Heraldry, DNA and published and internet resources. (2005)
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£25.00
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 Oxford Companion to Local and Family History
D. Hey
Published by Oxford University Press, this is an invaluable comprehensive guide to Local and Family History. (2008)
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£25.00
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 Pitfalls and Possibilities
P. Litton
Based on a series of articles with the same title published in Family Tree Magazine, updated and expanded, it is not a book on 'how to do your family tree.' Rather it suggests unexplored avenues and additional sources which you may not have considered. Possible errors and omissions in original records, transcriptions and indexes - often caused by poor handwriting, inconsistent spelling and regional accents - are described and illustrated. (2010)
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£11.99
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£11.00
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 Practice Makes Perfect
Based on the Institute's Graded Assessment Tests this workbook contains exercises covering a range of topics and is intended to test genealogical knowledge and skill in a comprehensive and enjoyable way. (1993)
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£4.95
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 Sources for Local Historians
Paul Carter &Kate Thompson
Many family historians will wish to discover more about the places their ancestors lived as this helps to give an understanding of their everyday life. This book introduces the reader to the enormous range of documents available for the local and family historian, many of them unknown to all but a few academic historians. The chapters are arranged thematically and deal with subjects such as the land, the people, poverty, health, crime and family life. An useful guide for the local or family historian needing to consult original documents. (2005)
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£17.99
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 Tracing Missing Persons
C.D. Rogers
An introduction to agencies, methods and sources in England and Wales which can assist one individual to find another. Ranging from adoption societies and the Social Services to the Police and the Salvation Army. (1986)
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£15.99
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 Tracing Your Ancestors in the National Archives
A. Bevan
NEW. Just published this is an essential guide to anyone using The National Archives. It explains how to find and use the documents and how they can help in your research. (2006)
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£19.99
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 World We Have Lost - Further Explored
P. Laslett
A very interesting series of chapters detailing the studies conducted on such topics as rates of migration, literacy, illegitimacy, mortality and age at marriage, all in pre-industrial Britain. "The World We Have Lost will remain our classic guide to the lost world of the past, a tribute to one of the great pioneering imaginative historians of our time" (New Society) (1983)
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£14.99
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Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy
N Barrett
Covering all access levels, from the new beginner to the more experienced researcher, the Encyclopedia of Genealogy is a comprehensive guide to tracing your family history. (2008)
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£25.00
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