Mastering online genealogy
By: W. Daniel Quillen
Edition: 4th edition.
Series: Volume 1 of Quillen's essentials of genealogy
Publisher: Cold Spring Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Cold Spring Harbor, New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781593602055
Subjects: Genealogy; Computer network resources; Handbooks, manuals
Description: The best introduction to using the Internet to search for your ancestors! Quillen's Essentials of Genealogy series examines one topic per book so you can really go in-depth in the search for your ancestors. Mastering Online Genealogy covers the use of computers and the Internet to successfully do your own genealogical research. The book includes information on: genealogy databases; what they are, where they are, and how to use them; free genealogy websites: who they are, strengths and weaknesses; subscription services: who they are, what they cost; pitfalls to watch out for, pratfalls to avoid the value of message boards, blogs, etc.; and what kind of computer and software to buy. The author also includes genealogy software reviews and a glossary of terms. Quillen's books have been praised by Family Chronicle magazine, Genealogy Today, BellaOnline, and many others.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: The essentials; title: What computer shall I use?; title: Searching; title: Free services; title: Subscription services; title: Government records; title: Genealogy software reviews; title: Glossary.