Category Archives: Genealogy Reference

Title: The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide Author: David A. Fryxell Format: Paperback Published: 2019 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2020); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. The Family Tree Scandinavian Genealogy Guide is a wonderful resource for anyone with Scandinavian heritage. In this book, David A. Fryxell covers how to research ancestors from Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The book is organized into four parts. In the first part, readers will learn about the various waves of immigration […]

Title: The Magic of German Church Records: Finding the Key to Your Ancestor’s Past Author: Katherine Schober Format: Paperback Published: 2020 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2020); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. In The Magic of German Church Records, Katherine Schober provides a helpful process for deciphering German church records, along with other useful information. The book is written in an upbeat and cheerful tone, which lends to the encouragement of Schober that you can indeed use […]

Title: New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy Author: Brian Mitchell Format: Paperback Published: 2020 My Rating: This post contains affiliate links. The New Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy is an updated version of the Pocket Guide to Irish Genealogy, which was first published in 1991 (and revised in 2002 and 2008). This new version includes links to records and information online, as well as a discussion on the various types of DNA testing that can be used to seek out Irish roots. Author Brian Mitchell starts the book with a […]

Title: Family Tree Factbook: Key Genealogy Tips and Stats for the Busy Researcher Author: Diane Haddad Format: Paperback Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Spring 2020); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. The Family Tree Factbook is intended to be a quick reference guide for US-based genealogy research. There are plenty of facts and tips throughout the book that researchers will find useful. The opening chapter “Research Basics” includes a glossary of terms, a list of acronyms, and […]

Title: The Family Tree Historical Atlas of Germany Author: James M. Beidler Format: Paperback Published: 2019 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Winter 2019); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. The history of Germany is a complicated subject. But there are pieces of Germany’s history that are important to family history researchers. The Family Tree Historical Atlas of Germany tells the story of Germany’s evolution through maps, from ancient times to the present, and is a useful resource for genealogists. […]

Title: Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies Author: Debbie Parker Wayne Format: Paperback Published: 2019 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2019); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. Advanced Genetic Genealogy is aimed genealogists with intermediate-level knowledge of genetic genealogy. The goal is to help those who want to take their use of DNA for genealogy to the next level. This book is also great for those with an advanced knowledge who want to learn more or see […]

Title: German Residential Records for Genealogists Author: Roger P. Minert, PhD Format: Paperback Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Fall 2019); reprinted with permission. Roger Minert, PhD, AG, has published yet another helpful reference book for those seeking their German roots. In German Residential Records for Genealogists, Minert introduces readers to little-known records that can be a goldmine for researching German ancestors. In the introduction, Minert presents a brief history of what are called residential records. These records basically […]

Title: A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries, 3rd edition Author: David Allen Lambert Format: Paperback Published: 2018 My Rating: The following review first appeared in the Federation of Genealogical Societies FORUM magazine (Summer 2019); reprinted with permission. This post contains affiliate links. First published in 2002, A Guide to Massachusetts Cemeteries has become a go-to reference for those researching ancestors in Massachusetts. This third edition is a complete update from the second edition published in 2009.