Each family history is different, as are the stories of each ancestor. The research trail is equally unique for each family history. In Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History, Barry J. Ewell shares his experiences in hope of helping other researchers make their path to research success just a little easier. This books serves as research guide with exceptional example from the author’s experience with just enough encouragement to keep the reader going through tough times.
From his own experience, Ewell has this to say:
“With experience and focused persistence, the journey became easier, increasingly successful, and more rewarding. I’ve learned how to do the following:
- ask the right questions to be led to answers;
- find, access, and explore genealogical resources quickly;
- develop, expand, and sharpen my genealogy research skills;
- recognize clues and use them to trace and explore my family ties;
- resolve genealogical ‘brick walls’;
- effectively use technology in research and preservation;
- learn to find and use specific country, state, and county records; and
- help others with their genealogy research.”
The desire to help others is evident in this newly published book. Ewell’s genealogical journey has been as difficult as anyone else has experienced. However, he has found a way to share his journey in such a way that other genealogists will find encouragement along with additional skills and insights adaptable to their own research process. And, the reading is both easy and fun. Just follow this simple advice from the author,
- Open your mind to ideas
- Choose what you need
- Use what you take
- Share what you learn
and you will have gained something from these pages.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Lesson 1: Genealogy is a Repeatable Process
Lesson 2: Start Organized, Stay Organized
Lesson 3: Every Record Has Value
Lesson 4: Where to Find Records
Lesson 5: How to Search the Internet like a Genealogist
Lesson 6: Field Research is Required
Lesson 7: Cite and Verify Every Source
Lesson 8: If Sherlock Holmes Were a Genealogists
Lesson 9: Learn to Network
Lesson 10: Stay Connected to the Network
Lesson 11: Carefully Search Ancestor Writings
Lesson 12: Search Every Page of Hometown Newspapers
Lesson 13: Learn to Find the Origins of Immigrant Ancestors
Lesson 14: The Oral Interview is the Most Valued Research
Lesson 15: Write and Publish Your Story
Epilogue: Genealogy, Prayer, and Inspiration
About the Author
To order Family Treasures: 15 Lessons, Tips, and Tricks for Discovering Your Family History, published in 2012, click the title to visit Family Roots Publishing; Regular Price: $24.99.