Genealogy Online for Dummies - Softcover

Learn to:

• Use new online tools, including mobile apps, databases, and social networks
• Build your own genealogical database and add images
• Use DNA research and medical testing results
• Locate other genealogists who can assist with your research

Uncover your family history with this fun and easy guide to researching genealogy online

Fully updated for the latest genealogy tools and techniques, this bestselling guide to genealogy in the digital age provides the perfect overview for everyone from hobbyists to serious researchers, history buffs, and beyond. Whether you’re interested in your immediate family’s past or your own ancestry from long, long ago, this book is a must-read resource to guide you on your journey to uncover your roots.

• Chart your path — discover what genealogy resources are available, plan your research, and organize your findings
• Bring history to life — take advantage of DNA research and testing, public records, and molecular genealogy in your research
• Share your work — publish your genealogical research online and compare results with other genealogists
• Go online — explore popular websites, try out free software tools, and see what you can learn from social media sites
• Make it personal — build your own genealogical database, add photos and digital files to your archives, and preserve your own story for the next generation

Open the book and find:

• The inside scoop on genealogy basics
• How to incorporate primary sources into your research
• Details on using census data
• How to use research from geographic sites
• Tips on using international and ethnic records
• How to search deeply into your family history
• Help using DNA tests to validate research
• Ten websites to bookmark

Matthew L. Helm and April Leigh Helm have shared an interest in researching family history for more than 20 years and manage several leading online genealogical resources, including GenealogyToolbox.com and www.HistoryKat.com.