| Description |
238 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-216) and index. |
| Contents |
Part 1. Linking your family tree to Scotland -- Discovering your Scottish heritage -- Jump-starting your Scottish research -- Identifying your immigrant ancestor -- Part 2. Getting to know the old country -- Understanding Scottish history -- Understanding Scottish geography -- Deciphering Scottish names and handwriting -- Part 3. Tracing your family in Scotland -- Civil registration -- Church records -- Census records -- Wills and property records -- Occupational and military records -- Other records -- Part 4. Advanced sources and strategies -- Putting it all together -- What to do when you get stuck -- Appendix A: Websites, publications and archives -- Appendix B: Societies -- Appendix C: Latin word list -- Appendix D: Worksheets. |
| Summary |
You take the high road, and I'll take the low--and your family tree will be in Scotland before you know it. This book will help you uncover your Scottish heritage, from identifying your immigrant ancestor to tracking down records in the old country. With help from Scottish genealogy expert Amanda Epperson, you'll learn about church records, civil registrations, censuses, and more, plus how to find them in online databases and in archives. |
| Subject |
Scottish Americans -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Scotland -- Genealogy -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Title |
How to trace your family tree in Scotland |
| ISBN |
9781440354151 ; (pbk.) |
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1440354154 ; (pbk.) |
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