Crash Course in Genealogy

This outstanding book is essential for anyone who wants to know how to solve genealogy puzzles and learn more about their family. It is extremely helpful.

Very informative.

I bought this book at a library conference, and I was blown away by the content!Originally intended as a basic genealogy training course for library staff, this book is a great introduction to genealogy subjects, resources, and research methodology. This book offers newbies a chance to begin their search without the daunting fear factor, but gives intermediate researchers a new way to look at their research. Dave's breakdown of information into graphics, case studies, and additional resources is truly top-notch. His graphs and timelines really gave me a lot of insight into some of my own methodology.Included in this book are clear reproductions of census forms, pedigree sheets, Haplogroup migrations, and an illustrated example of a boolean search.I could wax poetic, but his breakdown of the 1940 census was one of the best I've read.Chapter IndexPrefaceChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Backward Thinking and Other Keys to Successful Genealogical ResearchChapter 3: Genealogy Speed DialChapter 4: 20th-Century ResearchChapter 5: 19th-Century ResearchChapter 6: Colonial ResearchChapter 7: Researching People of ColorChapter 8: Taking Research to Another CountryChapter 9: FieldtripsChapter 10: Incorporating DNA ResearchChapter 11: Keeping Up to DateChapter 12: Concluding ThoughtsAppendixGlossary of Genealogical TermsThis is a great book for your library, historical society, genealogy society or for a new genealogist!Index

Surprised there aren't more reviews. I started genealogy 7 years ago and I wish I had this book. It gets you started with good habits but does so in a very relaxed way. An excellent teacher!