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Author | : Henry Louis Gates Jr. |
Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | : 438 |
Release | : 2016-01-28 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1469626195 |
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Who are we, and where do we come from? The fundamental drive to answer these questions is at the heart of Finding Your Roots, the companion book to the hit PBS documentary series. As scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. clearly demonstrates, the tools of cutting-edge genomics and deep genealogical research now allow us to learn more about our roots and look further back in time than ever before. In the second season, Gates's investigation takes on the personal and genealogical histories of more than twenty luminaries, including Ken Burns, Stephen King, Derek Jeter, Governor Deval Patrick, Valerie Jarrett, and Sally Field. As Gates interlaces these moving stories of immigration, assimilation, strife, and success, he provides practical information for amateur genealogists just beginning archival research on their own families' roots and details the advances in genetic research now available to the public. The result is an illuminating exploration of who we are, how we lost track of our roots, and how we can find them again.
Author | : Patricia Law Hatcher |
Publisher | : Betterway Books |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2003-03-04 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : |
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Accompanied by step-by-step instructions, a comprehensive guide shows readers how to identify, locate, and interpret land records in order to trace their early ancestors.
Author | : Patricia Law Hatcher |
Publisher | : Genealogical Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 224 |
Release | : 2014-07-14 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780806320373 |
Download Locating Your Roots: Discover Your Ancestors Using Land Records Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A great way to track down early ancestors, land records comprise one of the most important record sets in genealogy. Certified genealogist Law Hatcher explains where to find land records and how to use them. Through easy-to-follow instructions, she describes the process for identifying, finding, and interpreting the most common types of records.
Author | : Henry Louis Gates, Jr. |
Publisher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 194 |
Release | : 2007-01-23 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0307393798 |
Download Finding Oprah's Roots Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Finding Oprah’s Roots will not only endow readers with a new appreciation for the key contributions made by history’s unsung but also equip them with the tools to connect to pivotal figures in their own past. A roadmap through the intricacies of public documents and online databases, the book also highlights genetic testing resources that can make it possible to know one’s distant tribal roots in Africa. For Oprah, the path back to the past was emotion-filled and profoundly illuminating, connecting the narrative of her family to the larger American narrative and “anchoring” her in a way not previously possible. For the reader, Finding Oprah’s Roots offers the possibility of an equally rewarding experience.
Author | : Megan Smolenyak |
Publisher | : Kensington Publishing Corp. |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2011-10-24 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 0806535520 |
Download Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing: Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
The acclaimed genealogist and New York Times–bestselling author reveals how she solved some of the most fascinating mysteries of family lineage. Part forensic scientist, part master sleuth, Megan Smolenyak has a unique way of digging up our historical roots. She discovered Barack Obama’s Irish ancestry—and his relation to Brad Pitt. She revealed the true story of Ellis Island’s first immigrant, Annie Moore. And she shed light on a startling link between politicians Al Sharpton and Strom Thurmond. In Hey America, Your Roots Are Showing, the “Indiana Jones of genealogy” reveals how she cracked these and other news-making cases. Along the way, she shares her own story of becoming genealogy’s celebrity face. She even explains why her name is squared (Buzzy Jackson, author of Shaking the Family Tree). Whether she's scouring websites to uncover the surprising connections between famous figures or using cutting-edge DNA tests to locate family members of fallen soldiers dating back to the Civil War, Smolenyak's historical sleuthing is as provocative, richly layered, and exciting as America itself. “Megan is a genealogist's dream, a forensic investigator who can also tell a great story.” —Sam Roberts, The New York Times
Author | : Richard Hill |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2017-09-29 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1945547596 |
Download Finding Family Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Finding Family: My Search for Roots and the Secrets in My DNA is the highly suspenseful account of an adoptee trying to reclaim the biological family denied him by sealed birth records. This fascinating quest, including the author's landmark use of DNA testing, takes readers on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride and concludes with a twist that rivals anything Hollywood has to offer. In the vein of a classic mystery, Hill gathers the seemingly scant evidence surrounding the circumstances of his birth. As his resolve shores up, the author also avails of new friends, genealogists, the Internet, and the latest DNA tests in the new field of genetic genealogy. As he closes in on the truth of his ancestry, he is able to construct a living, breathing portrait of the young woman who was faced with the decision to forsake her rights to her child, and ultimately the man whose identity had remained hidden for decades. Finding Family offers guidance, insight, and motivation for anyone engaged in a similar mission, from ways to obtain information to the many networks that can facilitate adoption searches. The book includes a detailed guide to DNA and genetic genealogy and how they can produce irrefutable results in determining genetic connections and help adoptees bypass sealed records and similar stumbling blocks.
Author | : Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak |
Publisher | : Rodale Books |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2004-10-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1609616162 |
Download Trace Your Roots with DNA Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Written by two of the country's top genealogists, this is the first book to explain how new and groundbreaking genetic testing can help you research your ancestry According to American Demographics, 113 million Americans have begun to trace their roots, making genealogy the second most popular hobby in the country (after gardening). Enthusiasts clamor for new information from dozens of subscription-based websites, email newsletters, and magazines devoted to the subject. For these eager roots-seekers looking to take their searches to the next level, DNA testing is the answer. After a brief introduction to genealogy and genetics fundamentals, the authors explain the types of available testing, what kind of information the tests can provide, how to interpret the results, and how the tests work (it doesn't involve digging up your dead relatives). It's in expensive, easy to do, and the results are accurate: It's as simple as swabbing the inside of your cheek and popping a sample in the mail. Family lore has it that a branch of our family emigrated to Argentina and now I've found some people there with our name. Can testing tell us whether we're from the same family? My mother was adopted and doesn't know her ethnicity. Are there any tests available to help her learn about her heritage? I just discovered someone else with my highly unusual surname. How can we find out if we have a common ancestor? These are just a few of the types of genealogical scenarios readers can pursue. The authors reveal exactly what is possible-and what is not possible-with genetic testing. They include case studies of both famous historial mysteries and examples of ordinary folks whose exploration of genetic genealogy has enabled them to trace their roots.
Author | : John Philip Colletta |
Publisher | : Genealogical Publishing Com |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780806317410 |
Download Finding Italian Roots Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
A guide for family researchers of Italian descent points the way to resources in the United States as well as information available in the town halls, archives, churches, and libraries of Italy.
Author | : Janice Lindgren Schultz |
Publisher | : Huron Street Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : REFERENCE |
ISBN | : 9781937589004 |
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A librarian and authority on genealogical research offers advice and encouragement to those who are eager to uncover their family history in this guidebook. Getting started, research techniques, interviewing tips, and effective use of the library and internet are all discussed in detail in this book that is ideal for beginners and novices. The benefits and importance of genealogical research are also explored. Also included is a discussion on how a person's own identity is linked to their ancestors, and knowledge of forebearers can contribute to a sense of security and family pride that is missing in many mobile and disjointed modern families. Showing how a soundly researched family history can also enhance an individual’s understanding of war, hardship, and larger historical events, this work grants insight into the personality traits and health issues of one’s descendants.
Author | : Meg Wheeler |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 128 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Genealogy |
ISBN | : |
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