The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy. Third Edition
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The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy. Third Edition. Edited by Loretto Dennis Szucs & Sandra Hargreaves Luebking. (1997), 2006, Hardbound with Cover, 8 ½ by 11, New, Illus., Appendices, Index, xxiii + 965 pp. The Source The one reference you'll need. Edited by Lou Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking. "The one book EVERY genealogist should own-regardless of your level of expertise!" Ranked #1of the Top-10 Genealogy Books by genealogy libraries & publishers (February 1999). Named Best Reference Book by the American Library Association. Why does THE SOURCE enjoy universal acclaim from genealogical publishers, librarians and other experts? Because as it's name suggests it is the industry's most comprehensive guide to the full spectrum of genealogical resources in America! Whether you're a brand new genealogist trying to figure out where to begin or a seasoned expert who's hit the proverbial "brick wall," THE SOURCE has the answers. Not only will it help you effectively use every imaginable type of genealogical record found in America, but you'll also learn how to take advantage of time-tested and cutting-edge research techniques, as well as ways to use your existing data as a springboard to more ancestral discoveries. Learn where to find and how to use vital resources like: - Databases, indexes, directories and other finding aids - Birth, death and cemetery records - Marriage and divorce records - Census records - Church records - Court records - Land & Tax records - Military records - Business and employment records - And more! Additional chapters focus on tracking ethnic origins using immigration records and other resources for Native American, African American, Hispanic, and Jewish-American research. "Whether your ancestors came to America in 1620 or 1920, The Source is indispensable to your research. It is the one comprehensive guide that enables you to trace every generation of your American family." --Ralph J. Crandall Executive Director New England Historic Genealogical Society. THE SOURCE is simply the most important research tool to come along in decades--as essential for the first-time hobbyist as it is for the most experienced genealogical researcher. A-4327 ISBN: 1-59331-277-6