Family history for the older and wiser - Susan Fifer

Have you ever wanted to research your family history to discover your roots, but don t know where to start?Family History for the Older and Wiser is an easy-to-follow guide which talks you through all the different stages of researching your family history online and how to record your findings.

Using a case study approach, the book takes a single source item - an 1890 marriage certificate purchased at an antiques event - and uses it to highlight the questions you should be asking yourself about your own family documentation and how this can be used as a basis for online research.

Learn how to:

• Access and investigate online records


• Use spreadsheets to record your findings and assess their validity and reliability


• Incorporate your family tree into online programs


• Share your research with friends and family and much more
  

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