Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History
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There is no such thing as an ordinary family. Each one has its own stories: the black sheep, the Civil War hero, the ancestors who fled to the United States, or the lost family fortune. No matter how plain you think your background is, chances are there is a saga just waiting to be discovered.
The ground-breaking NBC series Who Do You Think You Are? takes seven of America's best-loved celebrities-from Lisa Kudrow to Susan Sarandon-on an emotional journey to trace their family history and discover who they really are. The revelations are sometimes shocking, sometimes heartbreaking, and always fascinating.
With the Who Do You Think You Are? companion guide, you will learn how to chart your own journey into your past and discover the treasures hidden in your family tree. Featuring step-by-step instructions from one of America's top genealogical researchers, Who Do You Think You Are? covers everything a beginner needs to know to start digging into their roots, including:
- Full-color profiles of the celebrities' surprising revelations
- Starting the search-it's as easy as pulling out the old family photos
- Census information-where to find it and how to use it
- What birth, death, and marriage certificates have to tell us
- How to track down immigration and military documents
- The latest breakthroughs in DNA testing
- The best online resources to conduct your searches, and store your newfound discoveries to share with family and save for future generations
It has never been easier to bring your family history to life. You will be amazed at how much there is to discover!
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Trace Your Roots with DNA
If you're like many of us, you have a bit of a fascination with DNA, but did you know you could use it to explore your family's past? Trace Your Roots with DNA is an easy-to-follow, yet comprehensive guide to using DNA tests for genealogical purposes. Packed with real world examples, it will show you how to solve your own history mysteries. |
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They Came to America
Companion to the PBS They Came to America special, this book will be a frequently consulted addition to your library - whether you're looking for a step-by-step primer on finding that elusive immigrant ancestor or are seeking a collection of immigration-related resources (sorted by record type, time frame, ethnicity, and ports of emigration and immigration). Light and spiral-bound for convenience, this book includes a process and worksheets designed to focus your research to help you "cross the pond" as quickly as possible. |
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In Search of Our Ancestors
Companion book to the 13-episode PBS Ancestors series, was born from the research for this program.
Of the thousands of wonderful, genealogical tales uncovered, only 13 could be squeezed into the series. These amazing stories with recurring themes of serendipity, connection, and kindness led me to conclude that there's no such thing as "coincidence" and all roots-seekers experience genealogical serendipity in some form or another. They also reminded me that perhaps the most important aspect of genealogy is what a powerful force it is for bringing people together. |
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Honoring Our Ancestors
In Honoring Our Ancestors you'll find stories of people who have built a Viking ship and sailed across the Atlantic, devoted decades to collecting slavery memorabilia, passed a diaper down through four generations, conducted ancestral scavenger hunts, and painted an 80 by 30 foot mural!
The heartwarming tales found in the pages of Honoring Our Ancestors are just what the family historian has always needed and the spark that will inspire you in your own quest for roots, if you have yet to join the 78 million roots-seekers in America alone. |