Module 1 Recommended Resources

Recommended Resources

The following resources come highly recommended from the folks at the State Library of North Carolina. Each link takes you to an item's record in WorldCat Links to an external site., where you can locate the nearest holding library. For more, visit the RootsMOOC Research Guide. Links to an external site.

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How-to Books (General Genealogy)

Allen, Desmond Walls. First Steps in Genealogy: A Beginner's Guide to Researching Your Family History Links to an external site.. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 1998.

Andriot, John L., Editor. Township Atlas of the United States Links to an external site.. McLean, VA: Documents Index, 1987.

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Ellis Island Research Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2011.

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Finding Female Ancestors Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2013.

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Guide to Finding Your Ellis Island Ancestors Links to an external site.. Cincinnati, OH: Family Tree Books, 2005.

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Organizing Your Family History Search: Efficient & Effective Ways to Gather and Protect Your Genealogical Research Links to an external site. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 1999.

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Your Guide to Cemetery Research Links to an external site.. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2002.

Clunies, Sandra MacLean. A Family Affair: How to Plan and Direct the Best Family Reunion Ever Links to an external site.. Nashville, TN: Rutledge Hill Press, 2003.

Cooke, Lisa Louise. The Genealogist's Google Toolbox : a Genealogist's Guide to the Most Powerful Free Online Research Tools Available! Links to an external site. San Ramon, CA: Genealogy Gems Publications, 2011.

Croom, Emily Ann. Unpuzzling Your Past: The Best Selling Basic Guide to Genealogy Links to an external site.. Fourth Edition. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2001.

Darrow, Carol Cooke and Susan Winchester. The Genealogists Guide to Researching Tax Records Links to an external site.. Westminister, MD: Heritage Books, 2007.

Davenport, Linda Haas. Taking the Mystery Out of Land Records Links to an external site.. Second Edition. Broken Arrow, OK: Self Published, 2008.

Dollarhide, William. Genealogy Starter Kit Links to an external site.. Second Edition. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1998.

Dollarhide, William. Managing a Genealogical Project: A Complete Manual for the Management and Organization of Genealogical Materials Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1999.

Dollarhide, William. Map Guide to American Migration Routes, 1735-1815 Links to an external site.. Bountiful, UT: Heritage Quest, 2000.

Fleming, Ann Carter. The Organized Family Historian Links to an external site.. Nashville, TN: Rutledge Hill Press, 2004.

Frish-Ripley, Karen. Unlocking the Secrets in Old Photographs Links to an external site.. Salt Lake City, UT: Ancestry, 1991.

Hone, E Wade. Land & Property Research in the United States Links to an external site.. Salt Lake City, UT: Ancestry, Inc. 1997.

Humphrey, John T. Understanding and Using Baptismal Records Links to an external site.. Washington, DC: Humphrey Publications, 1996.

Kemp, Thomas Jay. International Vital Records Handbook Links to an external site.. Fifth Edition. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, Inc, 2009.

Pfeiffer, Laura Szucs. Hidden Sources: Finding History in Unlikely Places Links to an external site.. Orem, UT: Ancestry, 2000.

Rose, Christine. Courthouse Research for Family Historians: Your Guide to Genealogical Treasures Links to an external site.. San Jose, CA: CR Publication, 2004.

Scott, Craig R. Revolutionary War Genealogy Research Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2011.

Smith, Kenneth L. Estate Inventories: How to Use Them Links to an external site.. Elverson, PA: Olde Springfield Shoppe, 1993.

Smolenyak, Megan Smolenyak and Ann Turner. Trace Your Roots with DNA : Using Genetic Tests to Explore Your Family Tree Links to an external site.. Emmaus, PA: Rodale, 2004.

Taylor, Maureen A. Uncovering Your Ancestry Through Family Photographs Links to an external site.. Cincinnati, OH: Family Tree Books, 2005


 

How-to Books (Ethnic Genealogy)

General

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestors: How to Find and Record Your Unique Heritage Links to an external site.. Cincinnati, OH: Betterway Books, 2000.

African American

Burroughs, Tony. Black Roots: A Beginner's Guide to Tracing The African American Family Tree Links to an external site.. New York, NY: Fireside, 2001.

Hait, Michael. African American Genealogy Research Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2011.

Walton-Raji, Angela Y. Black Indian Genealogy Research: African American Ancestors Among the Five Civilized Tribes Links to an external site.. Expanded Edition. Westminister, MD: Heritage Books, 2007.

Hispanic

Ryskamp, George R. Finding Your Hispanic Roots Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

Schmal, John P. and Donna S. Morales. Mexican-American Genealogical Research: Following the Paper Trail to Mexico Links to an external site.. Bowie, MD: Heritage Press, 2002.

Native American

Gormley, Myra Vanderpool. Cherokee Genealogy Research Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2012.

Hill, Edward E., comp. Guide to Records in the National Archives of the United States Relating to American Indians Links to an external site.. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Services, 1981.

Lennon, Rachal Mills. Tracing Ancestors Among the Five Civilized Tribes: Southeastern Indians Prior to Removal Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2002.

McClure, Tony Mack. Cherokee Proud: A Guide for Tracing and Honoring Your Cherokee Ancestors Links to an external site.. Second Edition. Somerville, TN: Chunannee Books, 2000.

 

How-to Books (Foreign Genealogy)

Barbados

Lane, Geraldine. Tracing Ancestors in Barbados Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2006.

Canada

Baxter, Angus. In Search of Your Canadian Roots: Tracing Your Family Tree in Canada Links to an external site.. Third Edition. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2000.

Douglas, Althea. Tools of the Trade for Canadian Genealogy Links to an external site.. Links to an external site. Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Ontario Genealogical Society, 2004.

Punch, Terrence M. Genealogist's Handbook for Atlantic Canada Research Links to an external site.. Second Edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1997.

England

Irvine, Sherry. Your English Ancestry: A Guide for North Americans Links to an external site.. Salt Lake City, UT: Ancestry, Inc., 1993.

Saul, Pauline and E.C. Markwell. The A-Z Guide to Tracing Ancestors in Britain Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1985.

Estonia

Maldonado, Sirid Renate. Estonian Experience and Roots: Ethnic Estonian Genealogy with Historical Perspective, Social Influences and Possible Family History Resources Links to an external site.. Fort Wayne, IN: As Was Publishing, 1996.

Europe (General)

Baxter, Angus. In Search of Your European Roots: A Complete Guide to Tracing Your Ancestors in Every Country in Europe Links to an external site.. Third Edition. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company ,2001.

Ireland

Maxwell, Ian. Researching Armagh Ancestors: A Practical Guide for the Family and Local Historian Links to an external site.. Belfast, Ireland: Ulster Historical Foundation, 2000.

Maxwell, Ian. Researching Down Ancestors: A Practical Guide for the Family and Local Historian Links to an external site.. Belfast, Ireland: Ulster Historical Foundation, 2004.

Mitchell, Brian. Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company, 2002.

Italy

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Italian-American Family History: A Guide to Researching and Writing About Your Heritage Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.

Colletta, John Philip. Finding Italian Roots: The Complete Guide for Americans Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.

Ott, George E. Guide to the Genealogical Resources of Italy. Region of Sicily: with Maps and Full Index of Included Towns Links to an external site.. North Salt Lake, UT: Heritage Creations, 2004.

Mexico

Ryskamp, George R. Finding Your Mexican Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide Links to an external site.. Provo, UT: Ancestry, 2007.

Poland

Chorzempa, Rosemary A.. Polish Roots=Korzenie Polskie Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1993.

Scotland

Cory, Kathleen B. Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry Links to an external site.. Third Edition. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2004.

Dobson, David. Scottish Genealogy Research Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2010.

Irvine, Sherry. Your Scottish Ancestry: A Guide for North Americans Links to an external site.. Salt Lake City, UT: Ancestry, 1997.

West Indian

Grannum, Guy. Tracing Your West Indian Ancestors Links to an external site.. Kew, Richmond, Surrey, England: Public Record Office, 2002.


 

General Reference Books

Bentley, Elizabeth Petty. The Genealogist's Address Book Links to an external site.. Fifth Edition. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2005.

Eichholz, Alice. Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources Links to an external site.. Third Edition. Provo, UT: Ancestry, 2004.

The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America Links to an external site.. Tenth Edition. Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002.

Mills, Elizabeth Shown.  Evidence Explained: Citing History Sources From Artifacts to Cyberspace Links to an external site.. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2009.

Smith, Kenneth L. Genealogical Dates: A User-Friendly Guide Links to an external site.. Rockport, ME: Picton Press, 1994.

Sperry, Kip. Abbreviations & Acronyms: A Guide for Family Historians Links to an external site.. Revised Second Edition. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2003.

Szucs, Loretto Dennis and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking, editors. The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy Links to an external site.. Third Edition. Provo, UT: Ancestry, 2006.

Weber, Peter J. and Michael Sankey, Editors. The Sourcebook to Public Record Information Links to an external site.. Seventh Edition. Tempe, AZ: BRB Publications, Inc. 2006.