This is one of the first books I looked at when
I started at the Family History Center. The Genealogical
Researcher: Neophyte to Graduate by William C. Kleese, PH. D. (Family
History Land, 2003, Softcover, comb binding, 135 pages) is derived from
seminars given by the author from 1988 through 2002. This book does just what
its title promises to do – introduces the new genealogist in beginning research
methodologies then expands into more advanced topics used by the experienced
researcher.
As a beginner, I liked this book because it explains
how to start and record your genealogy. Dr. Kleese provides many examples of
different types of records and what information can be extracted from them. The
chapter on U.S. Church Records contains diagrams illustrating the evolution of non-Catholic
Christian churches beginning with the Church of England in 1534. Other chapters
explain how to read a land map and definitions of some census
abbreviations and much, much more.
The
Genealogical Researcher provides the neophyte genealogists with
the knowledge needed to conduct reliable and thorough research into their family
history. The book is shelved under call number 929.1 k29x 2003.
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