The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genealogy: Amazon.co.uk: Kay Germain Ingalls, Christine Rose: Books

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You're no idiot, of course. You know your grandmother's maiden name and the story of how your great uncle decided to settle in Oklahoma. But when it comes fo digging up the rest of the facts and growing a family tree, you feel like you're looking at an impossible job. Stop trying to dig with your bare hands! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Genalogy provides you with the tools you need, from tracking down family records to locating long-lost relatives. Feel confident about interviewing family members, organizing photos, visiting courthouses to find information, and more! In this Complete Idiot's Guide, you get:

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"...behind the title is one of the best guides to genealogy that we have seen, primarily aimed at the beginner but also useful as a refresher for those with more experience. The two authors are well known and highly regarded in the professional genealogical community, and between them they have the varied experience necessary to write about genealogy with authority--yet they also know how to write in a style that anyone should be able to understand...highly recommended." New York Genealogical and Biographical Record, July 1998

"...this is the perfect book for the masses who are 'bitten by the big.' It also serves well those who have been plodding along for some time without reading any how-to book...it is also the perfect manual for those who help others work their way through the maze of records and thought processes needed in genealogy...[it] should be the first how-to book picked up by anyone starting out on an ancestor hunt, and it will likely well-serve beginners in our field for a long time to come..." National Genealogical Society Quarterly, September 1998

"Over the years there have been many publications intended to guide the beginning researcher...Some classics...were based on the firm foundation of experience possessed by experts...this new book falls into [that] category...even the experienced researcher will find the reading of this book to be a welcome refresher course." Virginia Genealogist, January-March 1998

"The manner of presentation is both light and thorough...well written so as to be complete, yet simple enough to be easily followed. Professional genealogists, both, the authors have done a masterful job of sharing their knowledge without talking over the readers' heads..." The Connecticut Nutmegger, September 1998

"Rose and Ingalls have covered just about every aspect of genealogical research, stressing the right way of doing things...[it is] a terrific beginner's book, written in an easy-to-read friendly conversational manner, without talking down to the reader..." Federation of Genealogical Societies Forum, Summer 1998

"This excellent book is perfect for beginners..." Myra Gormley's "Missing Links: A Weekly newsletter for Genealogists," 20 March 1998

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

If you buy only one genealogy book, buy this one! 10 May 1999

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I bought this book when I hadn't yet done any research at all about my family history. A year and a half later, I have a file drawer full of information, and I have needed no other reference. I also bought a book called The Source,which is supposed to be the 'genealogist's bible', and it has been a giant paperweight in comparison. Idiot's genealogy is full of the kind of practical information that can carry you through years of research. Happy hunting!!!

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Best presented 'how-to' book on genealogy 23 April 1999

This book is not just for beginners! Every researcher should read this book to keep them on track in their family history research. The material is very entertaining as well as informative. I recommend this book at every class or seminar I teach.

This book covers the spectrum of genealogy. 2 Mar 1999

This book is an outstanding book for the beginner or experienced genealogist. It is well-written and easy to read. I plan to keep it as one of my major reference books for the future. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in searching their genealogy.