Family History Detective

This all-ages guide makes genealogy fun and exciting. You'll find answers to all your family history questions using the simple, achievable steps found inside. Family History Detective includes: Tips on how to find family history information in your own home Websites, resources and techniques for online research Complete instruction on locating and using census, courthouse and church records An overview of library and archive research Instructions on how to plan, record and organise your research Fun ways to share your discoveries with others ... Family history is a topic that fascinates many, but the academic nature and involved research methods can make genealogy an intimidating hobby to pursue. This title helps readers learn how to start their search with sources in their own homes - journals, scrapbooks and other memorabilia.