This title is exactly as described; it provides an excellent and practical guide to exploring family history. Just a few of the many things that a reader can find out from this book include learning how to research land records, learning what can be found out from a “binding order” and ways to listen to the music of one’s cultural heritage. Each section of this book is short and practical. I think that this book will be useful to many and , most especially, to those who are just beginning their exploration.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title in exchange for an honest review.
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Research Naturalization RecordsWith the exception of Native Americans, the United States is a country of immigrants—many of whom eventually became citizens. Unless you’re researching Native American ancestors, at some point you’ll need to access immigration and naturalization records. These documents will give you interesting insights into details such as whether your ancestors traveled alone or with family members and how old they were when they made the journey. |
Find and Review Passenger Ship LogsPassenger ship logs are a rich source of information about your ancestors. While not always easy to locate, these logs are worth the effort. What job did your immigrant fourth great-grandparents have back in their native Palermo, Italy? How old were they when they arrived? Did your third great-grandmother Janie arrive in Baltimore on her own or with her parents and siblings? Passenger ship logs just might have the answers. |
Explore Marriage RecordsLocal laws usually required that marriages be recorded in civil records, regardless of whether a civil or church authority performed the ceremony. Typically, the clerk of the town or county where the bride resided stored the marriage record. However, marriage records—particularly early ones—can also be housed in state archives. You can find more recent marriage documents in a state’s Vital Records Division. |
The Baker Kline is about the woman who posed for Wyeth. Otherwise a women’s fiction title and some mysteries. Enjoy.
I have read every book in Peter Lovesey’s wonderful Peter Diamond series so I was absolutely overjoyed to receive this e galley to review. As always, the story takes place in Bath, England; the setting is vividly brought to life with its unique architecture and planned design. Imagine my surprise and delight when I found that a significant location in this title was the very street that I had lived on in Bath. It just added extra joy for me as I read this.
Many people grow up learning about Greek and Roman mythology but, of course, many cultures have their stories of heroes/heroines and gods/goddesses. This book compiles many of these stories that are Celtic in origin.
I just blogged about The Gilded Hour and here it is as a bargain! I have also reviewed The Other Windsor Girl. Of course, Rebecca is a classic; how lucky a person would be to read this for the first time.
My children have been out of college for a while now but I still find the whole college admissions process to be fascinating. As a sociology major, I feel that there are great research projects to be done on the subject.
I reviewed the Lauren Willig title (see archive). Pachinko is an historical novel that received excellent reviews. Two Donna Leons with readers of this blog knowing that I highly recommend her mysteries and several other titles here that look interesting. Happy reading.
