A new concise guide to tracing your family tree, from the people behind the popular British television show In the last decade, the world of genealogy has been transformed. While the sources and information remain the same, the ways of accessing them have multiplied and changed almost beyond recognition, and the team at "Who Do You Think You Are?" exclusively share their experience and expertise in this essential handbook. There is information on everything from how to order birth certificates and track down immigration records, to drilling down on specifics such as finding out if your army officer great-great grandfather was ever awarded a military medal. Drawing on celebrity stories to illustrate and inspire, and providing hints, tips, and practical step-by-steps, this handbook will bring family history to life for fans of the show, and for any amateur sleuths starting out on their own journey of discovery.
Who Do You Think You Are? : The Genealogy Handbook: the Essential Pocket Guide to Tracing Your Family History