Fascinating and authoritative of Britain's royal families from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I to Queen Victoria, by leading popular historian Alison Weir 'George III is alleged to have married secretly, on 17th April, 1759, a Quakeress called Hannah Lightfoot. If George III did make such a marriage...then his subsequent marriage to Queen Charlotte was bigamous, and every monarch of Britain since has been a usurper, the rightful heirs of George III being his children by Hannah Lightfoot...' Britain's Royal Families provides in one volume, complete genealogical details of all members of the royal houses of England, Scotland and Great Britain - from 800AD to the present. Drawing on countless authorities, both ancient and modern, Alison Weir explores the crown and royal family tree in unprecedented depth and provides a comprehensive guide to the heritage of today's royal family - with fascinating insight and often scandalous secrets. 'Staggeringly useful... combines solid information with tantalising appetisers.' Mail on Sunday

Definitive catalogue of Japanese heraldic crests featuring almost unlimited variety of plant, animal, bird, and geometric forms-everything from "wild goose" to "folding fan" to "mountain and mist," each with dozens of variations. 4,260 illustrations. "The 4,260 marvelous heraldic emblems of Japan can be translated into embroidery designs...the shapes are delicate, interesting, and perfect."-Lady's Circle Needlework.

Join the author in reliving Sylvania's over 180 years of history from footpaths to expressways and beyond, in volume two of an eight volume set. With 30 years of research she has included every subject imaginable that helped bring Sylvania to where they are today, with excellent schools, over-the-top parks and recreation, rich beautiful homes, commercial and industrial businesses and a quaint historical dowtown that looks like it was planned by Norman Rockwell himself. This book is a treasure trove of information for the thousands who have ancestors that once lived and helped Sylvania grow through these years. Located in northwestern Ohio, Sylvania is a suburb of Toledo, Ohio and for many years has been known as "the fastest growing suburb in Lucas County." A once rural farm community, between both the city and township they have grown from a combined 2,220 residents in 1910, to 48,487 in 2010. Over a short period of time the land has transformed into beautiful subdivisions of grand houses, so that now their subdivision names are all that remain to remind them of their once dense forests and sprawling farmlands. No longer can Sylvania be called the "bedroom community" of Toledo, because over the last 50 years they have done a lot more than sleep.

Nine generations of genealogy data for the western Pennsylvanis Saylor family that settled on Saylor Hill near Meyersdale, Somerset County, PA. Built on the foundation of data collected by Dr. Ezra Clayton Saylor (1881-1954). The work is updated with extensive source references and an everyname index.

The Register of Qualified Huguenot Ancestors of The National Huguenot Society, Fifth Edition 2012 identifies more than 600 approved Huguenot ancestors, descent from whom is proof of qualification for membership in The National Huguenot Society. The most up-to-date and comprehensive reference source for Huguenot research currently available in America. Each ancestor comes to life in a brief biographical sketch which reaches back into French and American history and culture. Furthermore, two or more generations of each ancestors' descendants are identified and a summary of the facts known about their lives are provided. It also identifies related Huguenot families. Citations to source material are provided, and recommendations for areas of further research needed to fill existing gaps in genealogical proof are included. Not a single page is without a fascinating factoid or valuable genealogical or biographical insight. Listing the proven ancestors whose descendants have joined The National Huguenot Society over the years, Register of Qualified Huguenot Ancestors of The National Huguenot Society, Fifth Edition 2012 is more than a mere reference book; it is the go-to source of Huguenot genealogical data available today in America.

Taken from the Works Progress Administration's (WPA) transcriptions of 1938. The collection of Smith County records provides the genealogist some of the most basic of information when researching their family history. Tombstone inscriptions provide names, dates of birth and dates of deaths. This information is arranged by cemetery, and the location of the cemetery is provided. The bible records are arranged by family, and provide marriages, including the names of bride and groom, dates of birth and death, and, occasionally, other miscellaneous information. Some Church Minutes are also included, and provide dates of meetings, membership, and various activities and actions taken. Dates of information contained in this work are as early as the year 1778 and as recent as 1920. Paperback, (1938), repr. 2007, 2012, Index, 119 pp.

Many genealogical and biographical sketches of Halifax County, Virginia, families have been compiled and presented here. The vital information in a number of these sketches include abstracts of wills and lists of marriages. Hopefully this publication will assist readers in their genealogy research of their Halifax County ancestors. Some of the names in here are: Adams, Anderson, Armstrong, Atkisson, Ballou, Barksdale, Baynham, Bean, Belt, Bennett, Blackwell, Booker, Borum, Bostick, Boxley, Boyd, Brandon, Bruce, Butler, Calloway, Carlton, Carrington, Carter, Chalmers, Chappell, Chastain, Chiles, Christian, Clark, Coleman, Coles, Connally, Craddock, Crews, Dabbs, DeJarnette, Dews, Drinkard, Easley, Edmondson/Edmundson, Edmunds, Farmer, Faulkner, Ferrell, Flournoy, Fourqurean, French, Green, Hall, Halleburton, Hart, Henry, Hodges, Howerton, Hudson, Hurt, Irby, Irvine, Jeffress, Jones, Jordan, Lacy, Lawson, Leigh, Ligon, Logan, Lovelace, Maxey, Medley, Moon, Morton, Nance, Owen, Palmer, Penick, Ragland, Roberts, Scott, Stebbens, Stevens, Stokes, Sydnor, Terry, Thornton, Vaughan, Wade, Watkins, Wilbourn/Wilborn, Willingham, Wimbish, Wooding, Wyatt, Yuille.

The marriages contained in this work were transcribed from microfilmed copies of the original county record books of Warren County, Tennessee. There are approximately 1,000 marriages recorded, or approximately 2,000 individual names, arranged alphabetically by bride and groom. Each entry contains the names of bride and groom, and, if a date was included in the original record, the date the license was issued and/or the date the marriage was solemnized. Paperback, (1986), 2006, 2011, Alphabetical by Bride and Groom, 42 pp.

I just wanted to tell you that I have enjoyed your book "Alsop's Tables." It's great It has answered some of my questions and also helped to correct some mistakes in our genealogy lines of research. I get to reading and cant put it down. We certainly would like to receive additional volumes as they are published.

-Judd and Kathryn Allsop-Zillah, WA

What a magnificent book. I had no idea your were producing a work of this magnitude. It is beyond my most sanguine expectations.

-Benjamin P. Alsop Warthen-Attorney-At-Law-Richmond, Virginia

Jerry Alsup is a genealogist without peer. His good nature and devotion to his craft is contagious, one might even say "Inspiring."

The member of this family lineage are going to enjoy reading this author's book. It is scholarly, thorough, and yet very readable.

-Jerry W. Owen, President, Tippah Co., MS Historical and Genealogical Society

As an avid Alsop researcher and history buff, I have found the most valuable sources for information on this family are the books of Jerry Alsup. He provides the family migration patterns, history, marriages, and wonderful stories of people, and he ties them, when appropriate, with historical events. He has the unique knack of narration that makes me feel like I am actually there when family events happened.

-David Alsup-Long Beach, CA

`A comprehensive, balanced and judicious treatment of biographical methods in social research, made all the more useful to students by its careful delineation of the practicalities involved' - Raymond M Lee, Royal Holloway, University of London

Specifically designed for those carrying out biographical, life history or family history research, this concise guide covers the methods and issues involved.

The author demonstrates that biographical research is a distinctive way of conceptualizing social activity. The three main approaches to biographical and family history research are covered:

- Realist - focused around grounded-theory techniques of interviewing;

- Neo-positivist - more structured interview techniques;

- Narrative - with emphasis on the active construction of life stories through the interplay between interviewer and interviewee.

An invaluable introduction to the field, which contains much that will be of interest to the experienced practitioner, the book will be ideal for researchers in sociology, psychology, political science, social policy or anthropology.