Genealogy For Dummies, 8Th Edition

What this book covers: Genealogy Online For Dummies, 8th Edition covers everything users need to know about starting a genealogical research project—including where and how to find information, how to communicate with other online genealogists, how to find specific information, how to leverage social networking sites and apps, how to add digital images to your family tree, and how to build your own site for sharing information. It also explains the use of compiled genealogies, US Census information, and public access catalogs that readers can find on the Web and helps readers build an effective genealogy database first before starting their online searches.

What’s new in this edition: Brand-new chapter content on how to conduct genealogical research on the road, and on how to take this research and integrate it into the data found at home. The 8^th edition also contains even more new information on DNA research and testing, new geocoding applications to record geographic data into a genealogical database, and recent genealogical mobile applications, US Census information available online, software, and other new technologies. The book covers which apps are worth your money, and how to get the most out of them.

What’s on the Website: In addition to an actual genealogical database, readers can download a collection of genealogical software tools—including full versions of Legacy Family Tree and Personal Ancestral Files as well as trial versions of Family Reunion Organizer, Clooz, Ancestral Quest, Genelines, Family Origins and AniMap County Boundary Historical Atlas.

What’s Inside: The book will include exciting new and updated chapters including Beginning Your Ancestral Journey, Hunting for Sources and Ancestral Treasures, Searching Primary Resource Sites; Using All of Your Censuses; Digging Deeper into Your Ancestors Life; Mapping the Past; Searching for that Elusive Ancestor; Going Beyond Borders: International and Ethnic Records; Specializing in Your Family History; Fitting into Your Genes: Molecular Genealogy; Finding Your Research Path; Share and Share Alike, Help Wanted! and Taking it on the Road.

Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm manage several leading online genealogical resources, including HistoryKat.com. They're also the founders of Boneyard Creek Heritage, Inc. Books by the Helms include Family Tree Maker For Dummies, Get Your Degree Online, Genealogy Online: Tech to Connect and seven editions of Genealogy Online For Dummies.