First Run Press announces the release of the new Kindle book version of FIND YOUR ROOTS NOW!, a step-by-step guide for beginning genealogists. This publication combines the power of the Internet with sound research practices.
The author, Joe Long, has over 30 years of hands-on experience researching his family tree. With this new book, he brings this knowledge to beginning researchers and adds a twist by including hundreds of direct hot-links to relevant genealogical websites. As a result, the beginning researcher can quickly learn not only how, but where to start their search for ancestors. The book fully takes advantage of Kindle’s web searching capabilities so readers can research their family while learning the step-by-step method.
Readers will learn the fundamental skills needed to properly build a family tree beginning with themselves and working backward in time. Many beginning researchers first become interested in their family history by learning of a Civil War veteran or an early pioneer to the American frontier. However, they may jump to incorrect conclusions about how they are related to that individual because they have not done the initial research to lay the groundwork for past generations.
“This book combines the best family tree research methodology with modern technology to help advance the field of genealogy,” said Joe Long, author and publisher. “As an example there are over 25 links to databases, books and articles on church records alone, normally a difficult topic to research.”
One of the first chapters discusses methods to interview living relatives. “So often, these older individuals can be a rich source of vital information concerning past generations,” said Mr. Long. “I have uncovered critical clues from my grandparents and great aunts and uncles that I then verified with supporting documentation.”
Mr. Long uses the “Pyramid” method to help new genealogists get started. Under this system, a solid base is built to lay the ground work for future research. If the more recent generations are not researched properly before moving backward in time, the entire family line could collapse under the weight of unsupportable conclusions. Mr. Long teaches readers to document everything to verify their work and to not accept the research of others without proper citations.
“The worst thing that can happen is spending years researching families that later prove to have no connection to yours,” said Joe Long. “With the Internet, millions of family trees can be accessed instantaneously; however, most have not been properly documented.”
Some of the topics readers will discover include:
Building a field research manual
How to set goals and budget your time
Proper forms and formats
What your local library may offer
How to find records at a county court house
Proper documentation methods and citing your sources
Census records, what they contain and how to use them
Locating your immigrant ancestors’ ship passenger list and naturalization records
Finding out if your ancestor served in the military, received a pension or received bounty land
Discovering family clusters through land records
Researching your book with the maximum results in the minimum amount of time
Church records and where you can locate church archives
Using computer software to organize and document your research
Locating your ancestor’s burial place and documenting your findings
Finding local and national genealogical societies and family associations
Understanding what records are kept in foreign countries and where to find them
Using DNA to research your past
Turning your work into published form
Finding publishers who specialize in genealogical works
Readers can download a copy of FIND YOUR ROOTS NOW! ($ 9.99) by visiting the Kindle website at: http://www.amazon.com.
Editors wishing to review the book may request a copy by from the publisher, Joe Long at 214-704-5261.
Question by Smooth E: Huge family blowout – haven’t spoken to my parents in over 7 months, and don’t want to — advice?
My parents have always been sort-of obtuse and rather selfish, and we “had it out” (huge fight) in April of this year, and I cut them out of my life (they live out of state, so it was easy). It’s a family tradition … I have two older brothers who did the same thing, 16 and 10 years ago, respectively – none of us has seen or heard from them in that time… but I digress.
HERE’S MY QUESTION:
I got a letter in the mail today from my father, addressed to my 7-year-old daughter (whose name he has previously not known how to spell correctly).
Should I stamp it “REFUSED – RETURN TO SENDER”? Or just let her have it?
I’m not going to “re-kindle” any kind of relationship with my father or stepmother (mother’s been dead for 25 years) … I feel more at peace than at any other time in my life. My wife’s parents are so much better to my daughter than my parents have ever thought of being, so it’s not like she can’t get along without MY folks.
Suggestions?
Best answer:
Answer by skippamelonhead give her the letter and let her make her own decision
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Out of curiosity, Which of them that you support, and please provide with some reason,
You could choose one or both of them, if you like, thanks
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Dad and mom work. Kids spend their days in school, then after school at sport activities. It is becoming extremely difficult for families to find time to be together nowadays, with hectic schedules taking precedence in many family lives. The importance of kitchen tables becomes more and more obvious as together-time becomes all the more precious in family life.
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Handsomely rustic, farm tables exemplify the air of days past in a kitchen. Generally of wooden design, these tables are simple and functional, while maintaining a dignity and beauty that was rudimentary to handcrafted furniture years ago. A variety of designs, colors and wood types can be found that can be matched to your current décor. To accent your farm table, matching chairs and sideboards can be added, along with patchwork patterned throws and chair cushions for a country touch.
Bistro sets have become a modern décor style, especially among the younger generation. One choice is a high profile table, with the accompanying stools designed to match the table style, using wood, wrought iron, and metal along with fabric to bring comfort and attractiveness to the set. Reminiscent of sidewalk cafes in Paris, bistro sets also appear as folding furniture; a style originating in France designed to quickly set up and put away. Generally used as patio furniture, folding sets are also invaluable kitchen table sets for homes limited in space.
Corner Nook sets are wonderful additions to family kitchens, providing ample room for growing children. Supplying benches and chairs around sturdy wood tables, this style truly encourages families to gather together for meals, crafts, homework and social time. Tucked neatly into a corner, the nook brings quality time into the heart of the home – the kitchen.
Any table style can bring the family together. Choose the one that best fits your décor and the needs of your home to start enjoying family life around your kitchen table.
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