Your Family Tree

Books

                    

• The Genealogy Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy is the best and most comprehensive reference book of genealogy resources.   Based on over 14 years of research this book is newly revised to reflect the dramatic changes to genealogy research due to the internet.
• Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources is a superb reference to local genealogical resources throughout the United States.  This revised edition is a must have for the serious genealogist.
• Genealogy 101: How to Trace Your Family's History and Heritage by Barbara Renick, National Genealogical Society - tells the uninitiated researcher the steps needed to find out who their ancestors really were, and brings together for even the more experienced genealogical researchers the important principles and practices.
• Genealogy Online for Dummies by Matthew L. Helm, April Leigh Helm - an excellent introductory guide to doing genealogical research online.
• How to Do Everything with Your Genealogy by George G. Morgan - anyone interested in discovering their family genealogy should carry a copy of this book everywhere. This book is an irreplaceable resource for beginner to expert knowledge gatherers.
• Long-Distance Genealogy by Christine Crawford-Oppenheimer - aimed specifically at beginners and those who may be limited to "armchair" research; this book starts by covering the basic principles of genealogical research and the various types of records to be searched.

Software

        

• Family Tree Maker 2005 is the most popular software to manage the information and make your family tree.  You can also easily create beautiful charts and books for yourself and your family.  Try this software for free and immediately be able to make your family tree and share it with the whole family.
• Smart Draw also has a useful drawing program that is built to make a family tree and includes a number of flexible features so you can define what type of information you wish to store. There is a 30 day free trial if you click here. You can begin and make your family tree immediately.
• Legacy Family Tree is easy to use software to make a family tree.  Click here to download a copy of this family tree maker software.

CDs

• American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) is a digital collection of local and family history records.  With over 4 Million names and descriptions this resource can help you uncover your ancestors.
• U.S. Social Security Death Index Birth Years circa 1875-2003is a critical tool to research deaths and locations and is a great way to verify death information.

Gifts

• From Red Envelope:

  

  Family Tree Kit: is a beautiful family tree template where you can enter your ancestors in different colored leaves going back five generations.

  

  Family Tree Frame: is a beautiful sculpted brass and brushed nickel blank family tree.  Pictures of your family are the leaves.

  

  Personalized Family Chronicle: is a wonderful way to chronicle your family story.  Including places to put family stories, your family tree template, and other important events.

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