Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy: The definitive reference guide to tracing your family history

Who Do You Think You Are? Encyclopedia of Genealogy: The definitive reference guide to tracing your family history
Nick Barratt

(This edition does not include illustrations.)Covering all access levels, from the new beginner to the more experienced researcher, the Encyclopedia of Genealogy is a comprehensive master class in solving the mysteries of your personal heritage.Beginning with advice on the very first steps, before providing a detailed explanation of the range of sources you will encounter when trying to flesh out your ancestor's lives.The Encyclopedia is divided into sections, each a fascinating standalone reference article so that you can easily pick and mix the relevant information according to the route your journey through your family history takes you.The Encyclopedia of Genealogy guides you through:• Getting started, including research planning, sources, how to construct a family tree and working online• Going further, combining historical context (from military history to migration and family secrets) with practical advice on sources• Troubleshooting the most common problems such as common surnames and missing ancestors• Surname databases• Use of DNA such as DNA profiling services• Organisational tools such as designing a website and information about software and community projects.Everything you need to bring alive your family tree.

WHO

DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF

GENEALOGY

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO TRACING

YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

NICK BARRATT

Dedication (#ulink_64c33238-f07a-5de3-8202-87c1a1a57810)

Contents

Cover (#u65a634b1-f337-5969-a91c-e8da468e9df3)

Title Page (#u4b5ed055-4e7c-5dd7-8405-be5b25c1a55b)

Dedication (#u3577153c-6a6f-5026-8e41-b3b944ac2333)

Introduction (#uf5657f4f-3912-5fa5-97a4-918b35f742ab)

How to Use This Book (#u38c322a7-21a6-5d2a-8d15-e8f69bcc3b3f)

Section One: Getting Started (#u2c203711-d403-5056-9877-8d436c924c34)

1: First Steps (#u70b89aa6-3278-5c96-9050-7c5fccbf1831)

2: Building Your Family Tree (#u28dc8421-7dbe-5b0e-9c25-a930d0041b86)

3: Working in Archives (#u61a5dc88-bab2-5aab-a263-46e372f25615)

4: Research Tips and Hints (#uf395f683-f0fe-5edb-bb72-522f40562e30)

Section Two: Basic Sources (#u52f783b6-d302-500c-a139-d30c86edab60)

5: Civil Registration (#uad37683f-fe65-5f62-92ff-8ffb141674e1)

6: Census Returns (#u18ae3056-afed-569a-949c-24c0b7f16c13)

7: Parish Records (#ub70b92e7-f549-5fe0-ae17-f472861d772c)

8: Wills and Probate Documents (#litres_trial_promo)

Section Three: Areas of Family History (#litres_trial_promo)

9: Military Ancestors: The British Army (#litres_trial_promo)

10: Military Ancestors: The Royal Navy (#litres_trial_promo)

11: Military Ancestors: The Royal Marines (#litres_trial_promo)

12: Military Ancestors: The Royal Air Force (#litres_trial_promo)

13: Occupations: The Merchant Navy (#litres_trial_promo)

14: Occupations: The Sea (#litres_trial_promo)

15: Occupations: Mining (#litres_trial_promo)

16: Occupations: Factories, Foundries and Mills (#litres_trial_promo)

17: Occupations: Travel and Communications (#litres_trial_promo)

18: Occupations: Farming and Agricultural Labourers (#litres_trial_promo)

19: Occupations: Professional Classes – Private Sector (#litres_trial_promo)

20: Occupations: Professional Classes – Public Sector (#litres_trial_promo)

21: Occupations: Trades and Crafts (#litres_trial_promo)

22: Migration: Immigration (#litres_trial_promo)

23: Migration: Emigration (#litres_trial_promo)

24: Family Secrets: Poverty and Lunacy (#litres_trial_promo)

25: Family Secrets: Illegitimacy and Adoption (#litres_trial_promo)

26: Family Secrets: Bigamy and Divorce (#litres_trial_promo)

27: Family Secrets: Criminal Ancestors (#litres_trial_promo)

28: Social History: Working Further Back in Time (#litres_trial_promo)

Section Four: Troubleshooting Guides (#litres_trial_promo)

Chart 1: Army Service Records, First World War (#litres_trial_promo)

Chart 2: Army Service Medals, First World War (#litres_trial_promo)