Since its publication in 1986, A New Genealogical Atlas of Ireland has established itself as a key resource in Irish genealogical research. Now, with the addition of maps detailing the location of Roman Catholic parishes in all thirty-two counties of Ireland and Presbyterian congregations in the nine counties of Northern Ireland, this new 2nd Edition moves the book to the forefront of Irish ...
This book brings together a variety of primary sources that inform the reader about Virginia's earliest European inhabitants and the sparsely populated and fragile communities in which they lived, resulting in the most comprehensive collection of annotated biographical sketches yet published. Ms. McCartney conveys the basics about many of these original colonists: their origins, the names of the ...
This brand new edition of the fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including newly created names and traditional names that have been newly discovered. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of ...
The prodcut of several years of research, this is a comprehensive compilation of Hindu names in current use. The meaning of each of the 20,000 names in the volume is extensively discussed and information on sources and usage is also provided. The book is cross-referenced to make it easier to use.
If you're hooked on Emily Anne Croom's Unpuzzling Your Past, then it's time to get the workbook with its multitude of forms to keep you from recreating the wheel every step of the way. There are checklists to help you organize your research, guidance on census and military records, forms to speed the information gathering process, contact logs, and various organizational method prototypes ...
? An examination of the interactions of the Christian Knights Templar and their Muslim counterparts, the Assassins, and of the profound changes in Western society that resulted.? Restores the reputation of the secret Muslim order of the Assassins, disparaged as the world's first terrorist group.? Dispels many myths about the Knights Templar and provides the ...
After years of photographic research, the author explains methods of analyzing photographs historically. She outlines how you can recognize architecture, clothing, monuments, and other objects in photos; and where you can find additional help. The author's clear and expressive writing will teach you such skills as: -The care and restoration of photographs -Recognizing photo ...
Since it was first published in 1980, From Generation to Generation has inspired thousands to pursue the unique challenges and rewards of Jewish genealogy. Far more engaging than a mere how-to reference guide, this landmark book is also part detective story and part spiritual quest. As Arthur Kurzweil takes you along on his own fascinating journey through his family’s past, ...
The Carroll Name in History is a customized book offering a unique blend of fascinating facts, statistics and commentary about the Carroll name. The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the Our Name in History collection. Each book in the collection is printed on demand and is compiled from hundreds of millions of records from the world's ...