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Books > History > History of specific subjects > Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours > Family history
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are
not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or
access to any online entitlements included with the product. Break
through brick walls in your genealogical research"Easy to read,
provides clear explanations, examples and is well-illustrated, thus
definitely meeting the needs of libraries and individuals seeking a
book to guide family historians who are beyond the basics and need
help solving problems."--FORUM magazine Learn how to use innovative
methods to unearth hard-to-find ancestors. Advanced Genealogy
Research Techniques shows you, step by step, how to uncover elusive
details by taking advantage of specialized tools and software
programs and using proven best practices for breaking through the
brick walls that have hindered your progress. You'll get
professional advice on formulating a research strategy,
understanding the details you discover, keeping careful track of
your data, analyzing the evidence, and developing hypotheses.
Real-world case studies demonstrate how you can apply the
systematic procedures presented in this practical guide to your own
research--and achieve success! Examine the brick wall in detail to
find potential weak spots that can be exploited into a breakthrough
Use brute force techniques that leave no stone unturned Obtain
exact copies of original records rather than derivative sources
Research the family, associates, and neighbors (FANs) of your brick
wall ancestor Consult with your family, friends, and colleagues to
get a fresh perspective on your research Use
crowdsourcing--genealogy societies, online forums, social media,
blogs, wikis, and podcasts Apply technological solutions, including
DNA testing and specialized genealogical software Get tips on
hiring a professional genealogical researcher with the appropriate
credentials and references Revisit your brick wall problem after
honing your research skills Review your evidence, develop a
research strategy, and keep a meticulous research log
This compact book reproduces fifty-two memorials in Latin taken
from churches situated largely in the West Country. Each memorial
is accompanied by a translation and by notes on the grammar. The
book is aimed at all who would like to be able to read Latin
epitaphs in churches, and whose knowledge of the language may be
sketchy. The introduction explains the conventions involved in
lettering, abbreviations, Latinized personal names, and stock
phrases. It is followed by a very brief Latin grammar and notes on
Roman numerals and dates. At the back of the book there is a word
list containing all those words found in the inscriptions with
numbered references, plus a selection of words which are commonly
found in inscriptions generally, though not in those printed here.
By combining these resources in one book, the author equips the
reader with the tools to tackle other epitaphs beyond the pages of
this book and further afield. Every attempt is made to help the
reader understand the context in which each inscription was
composed. For instance it is stressed that the composers of such
epitaphs were skilled Latin scholars, and that there are very few
errors to be seen. Errors attributable to the stonemasons or
sign-writers are noted and corrected.
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