Finally--the only guidebook devoted exclusively to research in America's courthouses. Full of essentials starting with preparation, interacting with the clerks, using the indexes, and what to expect to find in each courthoiuse office. But it doesn't stop there. Evaluating the records and using them to solve genealogical problems are included. For those who can't travel to the courthouse ...
Over 30 index illustrations from courthouses, with easy step-by-step explanations. A "must" for those doing courthouse research either in person or with microfilm. Written by Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG, nationally known genealogist, lecturer and author.
Includes hundreds of nicknames, cross referenced. Includes an appendix on English equivalents for Dutch/Frisian names, and a new appendix for equivalents for Italian given names, nicknames, and diminutives. Also appendixes for superscripted given names, and names used both for males and females, and an article by the eminent Donald Lines Jacobus.
Family Associations come and go rapidly, often because they don't know how to keep interest up among members. This guidebook will help in forming an association, and also include many tips for involving the members, publishing the newsletter, planning a reunion, keeping costs down, and much more. Authored by the founder of a highly successful family association now in its 40th year.
Abstracted information from Declarations of Intention for Naturalization, taken from declarations at the Santa Clara county, California Courthouse from Vol. A (1850-1862), Vol. B (1862-1867) and Vol. E (1848-1870). Information varies but usually includes name, page reference, age, renouncing allegiance to which country, date, sometimes arrival date and various other information.