A Dictionary Of Family History

Author : Jonathan Scott
Publisher : Grub Street Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473892546
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Family History written by Jonathan Scott and published by Grub Street Publishers. This book was released on 2017-02-28 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1618589318
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 1989-12-12 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your research time wasted looking up words like “beamster,” “grimgribber,” “anascara,” and “wainbote” in regular dictionaries? Ever heard of a “gossip's wheel” or a “shank's mare”? These and other unusual terms are defined in Ancestry's Concise Genealogical Dictionary. You will find this book a useful and entertaining reference. The authors spent years collecting, researching, and verifying definitions of terms they discovered while researching cemetery, probate, court, medical, and other records. The mystery of terms and abbreviations that many researchers face has been solved with this essential, quick-reference source geared to the needs of the genealogist. Now you can have at your fingertips accurate and easy-to-find definitions for troublesome or unfamiliar words encountered in the research process. With thousands of concise definitions, all arranged alphabetically, this dictionary is an essential for any genealogist's home, office, or briefcase.

Author : Terrick V. H. FitzHugh
Publisher : Totowa, N.J. : Barnes & Noble
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Genealogy written by Terrick V. H. FitzHugh and published by Totowa, N.J. : Barnes & Noble. This book was released on 1985 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A standard reference for family historians which provides detailed information on archives, the legal system, religious practice, education, topography, migration and origins or surnames, amongst other subjects.

Author : Terrick V. H. FitzHugh
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780713640007
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Dictionary of Genealogy written by Terrick V. H. FitzHugh and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1994 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Researching family history is one of the most popular leisure activities throughout the world. The wide variety of documents which survive in this country, and overseas, make it possible for genealogists to unearth many generations of ancestors, some as far back as Domesday Book. They can learn about their ancestors' everyday lives and the area in which they lived. To do this, family historians need to extend their knowledge of archives, the legal system, legislation, law enforcement, professions, religion, education, topography, origins of surnames, migration and much more. For this a reference work is an essential tool. The Dictionary of Genealogy provides a very extensive glossary of all the terms encountered in such research. Illustrations provide an easy recognition of all the relevant documents in English and Latin. Supplementary tables and lists make this the most useful one-volume guide on the market for family historians."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Patrick Hanks
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192527479
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland written by Patrick Hanks and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing entries for more than 45,000 English, Scottish, Welsh, Irish, Cornish, and immigrant surnames, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland is the ultimate reference work on family names of the UK. The Dictionary includes every surname that currently has more than 100 bearers. Each entry contains lists of variant spellings of the name, an explanation of its origins (including the etymology), lists of early bearers showing evidence for formation and continuity from the date of formation down to the 19th century, geographical distribution, and, where relevant, genealogical and bibliographical notes, making this a fully comprehensive work on family names. This authoritative guide also includes an introductory essay explaining the historical background, formation, and typology of surnames and a guide to surnames research and family history research. Additional material also includes a list of published and unpublished lists of surnames from the Middle Ages to the present day.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Local and Family History written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sybil Noyes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 814 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Genealogical Dictionary of Maine and New Hampshire written by Sybil Noyes and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Patricia Law Hatcher
Publisher : Ancestry Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780916489649
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Producing a Quality Family History written by Patricia Law Hatcher and published by Ancestry Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone looking to create a useful, lasting history of your family: This is a book that should adorn the library or bookshelves of all genealogists! Whether you're an amateur or professional, chances are the ultimate goal of your research is to produce a quality family history. Producing A Quality Family History, by Patricia Law Hatcher, guides you through the steps required to create an attractive-and functional--family history report. Learn how to organize your work, how to write the narrative, choose type faces, grammar styles, and punctuation. You'll also see how to create useful bibliographies and discover ways to incorporate photos and illustrations effectively plus much, much more!

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Publisher : Stuart Raymond
ISBN 13 : 9781860061721
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Family Historian's Pocket Dictionary written by and published by Stuart Raymond. This book was released on 2003 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Kip Sperry
Publisher : Ancestry Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781593310264
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Abbreviations & Acronyms written by Kip Sperry and published by Ancestry Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a detailed list of meanings for abbreviations, alphabetic symbols, initials, contractions, and shortenings of words found in both original records and printed sources used in genealogy. Listings are arranged alphabetically, appear just as they would in the original documents, and include a brief explanation or description. Useful as a reference for genealogists, historians, and reference librarians. Sperry teaches family history at Brigham Young University. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR