welcome to the ancestral findings podcast are you building your genealogy library for the first time
these four books would make a great [Music] addition
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whether you are just starting out in genealogy or are a pro there are some reference books you
always want in your genealogy library these are books that can give you inspiration when you
get to the brick walls in your research tell you about archaic historical words you may come across
and show you the best way to format your family history writing for publication if
you're just building your genealogy library these are the four genealogy books you must have in it
one forensic genealogy by colleen fitzpatrick p h d if you really want to dig deep into your
genealogy research and discover new things and documents and photos you've seen a million times
this is the book for you you will learn about examining clues in a photo to determine not only
where and when it was taken but the actual precise date and even time of day in season using things
like shadows and the position of the sun in the sky there is a lot about dna in this book as well
including what genealogical mysteries it can and can't solve and where to find it in unusual
places for ancestors who may be long gone you will uncover tons of interesting new information about
your family history with this as a reference book in your library two blacks law dictionary
this may seem like a strange book to have in your genealogical library but it is really helpful it
is full of just about every legal term used in the english language since medieval times you
will probably be looking at old wills probate records guardian documents property records and
more the older these documents are the more likely they are to have archaic terms in them however
even newer legal documents can have unfamiliar terms in them black's law dictionary will ensure
you are always able to accurately translate what a genealogical document is telling you
three genealogical writing in the 21st century by henry bainbridge hoff if you are writing a family
history that you intend to get published one day this book shows you the proper format for doing it
there are a couple of generally accepted formats used in modern genealogical writing
your book will have a better chance of being published if you use the proper format this is a
handy reference book to keep you on track and make sure you're writing things down in the right order
the right places and referencing things the right way 4. professional genealogy
by elizabeth shone mills whether or not you are planning on doing genealogy as a business this
book is a terrific resource for letting you know if you're researching things thoroughly enough
you've got to go through every possible source and look at it in a number of different ways
to be sure you have the most accurate genealogical information
when you're a professional genealogist accuracy is key to getting and keeping clients
this book will allow you to make sure your work is just as good as that of a professional
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