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.
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 ...
The Genealogical Proof Standard is the standard set by the genealogical field to build a solid case, especially when there is no direct evidence providing an snswer, or when there are conflicts in the evidence. This easy-to-read guide clearly sets forth the elements of this standard, and how to apply it to resolve genealogical problems.
Family historians are constantly confronted with records using nicknames. The researcher who does not know that Patsy was commonly used for Martha, Sandy for Alexander, Peter for Patrick? You may be losing records! This book lists not only nicknames for males and females, but also includes the American equivalent of Dutch/Frisian names, names used for both males and females, and superscripted ...