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A Dictionary of Family History

by Jonathan Scott
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An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees.
 
Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find:
 
*definitions of genealogy terms
*timelines
*details of available archives and websites
*advice on research methods
*explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers
 
With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
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Publisher: Pen & Sword Books

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  • ISBN: 9781473892545
  • File size: 1956 KB
  • Release date: February 28, 2017

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  • ISBN: 9781473892545
  • File size: 1956 KB
  • Release date: February 28, 2017
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Family & Relationships Reference Nonfiction

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English

An A-to-Z genealogy reference for those who want to research their family trees.
 
Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac, this is a practical, easy-to-use reference, filled with thousands of fact-filled A-to-Z entries. You’ll find:
 
*definitions of genealogy terms
*timelines
*details of available archives and websites
*advice on research methods
*explanations of genealogical peculiarities and puzzles that would test the knowledge of even veteran researchers
 
With an emphasis on families with ancestors from Great Britain, this book includes many intriguing historical tidbits, such as the mechanics of the first census. For those interested in family, local, and social history, it’s both a useful tool and an enjoyable compendium.
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Family & Relationships Reference Nonfiction