Genealogy Books

The book is a bit of a dry read, but as a Prideaux I found it fascinating! With the use of some additional information I managed to trace my ancestory back through several pages of charts to the very begining of (Prideaux) time.

As R. M. says, there aren't many very exciting Prideaux's, either possitive or negative, but the book is interesting as a historical reference.

I managed to find a new copy of the book in an online store in Cornwall, but the site is nolonger active. I am sure the folks at Amazon can find a copy if you are patient.

A very well written book, covering the history, life, times and evolution of the clan. Essential reading for any Prideaux descendant and anyone interested in the history of the Cornwall area. If you are visting Cornwall, this book is a "must".

This may be the most important general genealogical resource to appear since the revised edition of _The Source,_ to which it is the companion volume. Meyerink is an Accredited Genealogist and teacher of wide experience as well as a reference librarian and bibliographer at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. As in _The Source,_ each of the 20 chapters is written by a recognized expert in a subject (the editor provides six chapters himself), ranging from published catalogs and indexes to printed land records, county histories, and family histories. The Introduction and the four chapters that make up the "Background Information" section should be read by all genealogists, preferably early in their development. Coverage in all chapters ranges from the very general (and essential) to the surprisingly detailed, such as a two-page table of the most useful published and unpublished statewide indexes to county and local histories. Practical examples abound, including the causes of incorrect record transcriptions in published collections, the shortcomings of census indexes (and how to work around them), the differences among the major genealogical journals, where to find key documentary collections, and scores of others. Subject bibliographies, lists of addresses (and Web sites), and assorted checklists are scattered thickly throughout. Of special interest is Appendix A: "CD-ROMs for Family Historians," which lists all the major titles available through early 1998 -- more than 200 of them -- and also the names and address of 45 CD-ROM publishers. Put this one in your letter to Santa Claus this year!

In their usual fine tradition, Ancestry Publishing has come up with yet another definitive book to assist serious genealogy researchers with the task at hand! Hot off the press and first distributed at the May 1998 NGS National Genealogical Society Conference, critics are hailing this as a "must have" reference book extraordinaire.

"Most guidebooks do not discuss published records in detail, but most researchers begin with published records." (p2)

This massive collaborative effort includes the following participants: General Reference - Martha L. Henderson

Instructional Materials - Sandra Hargreaves Luebking

Geographic Tools: Maps, Atlases and Gazetteers - Carol Mehr Schiffman

Ethnic Sources - Loretto Dennis Szucs

Bibliographies and Catalogs - David T. Thackery

Published Indexes - Kip Sperry

Vital & Cemetery Records - Karen Clifford

Church Sources - Richard W. Dougherty

Censuses and Tax Lists - G. David Dilts

Published Probate Records - Wendy Elliott

Printed Land Records - Wendy B. Elliott and Karen Clifford

Court and Legal Records - Benjamin Barnett Spratling, 3rd

Military Sources - David T. Thackery

Immigration Sources - Kory L. Meyerink

Documentary Sources - Kory L. Meyerink

Family Histories and Genealogies - Kory L. Meyerink

County & Local Histories - Kory L. Meyerink

Biographies - Kory L. Meyerink

Genealogical Periodicals - Kory L. Meyerink

Medieval Genealogy - Glade I. Nelson & John M. Kitzmiller, 2nd

Appendixes include: CD-ROMs for family historians, ajor US genealogical libraries, genealogical publishers and booksellers.

One uses this 840 page reference work in a variety of ways. I do recommend reading the entire introduction. Mr. Meyerink points out that printed "records must be evaluated in at least seven respects: relevance, origin of information, nature of the record, format of the record, directness of the evidence, consistency and clarity of facts and likelihood of events." See also his discussion of copyright laws, the importance of sound documentation, and the effective use of library services and catalogs.

I wouldn't tackle more than one chapter at a time, as the reading is heavy, due to the thorough presentation of each topic. Take notes, photocopy and underline the important pages. Then put what you've learned into practice by visiting your local library to solidify your understanding of the concepts presented. We know there are no quick fixes. It takes time to educate oneself in the area of responsible genealogical research techniques.

Even experienced genealogists find great merit in studying the pages of Printed Sources. I've placed this on my nearest bookshelf right next to the equally essential The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy and Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County and Town Resources.

DearMYRTLE

Realmente puede entender que quiere decir el angel custodio y como me protege , a traves de este libro.
Tambien pude comprender a mi pareja y a mis hijos.

ME PARECE UN LIBRO MUY CONMOVEDOR E IDEAL PARA REGALAR

I was truly amazed by this book. It combined creativity and great pieces of litterature. I was unable to put down this book because the stories so captivating. The book contains extraordinary stories about ordinary people. I was able to relate to many of the stories, and was fascinated by these people's lives. Anyone can find something they like in this great publication. I can't wait to see Laurier Macdonald's next publications!!!

This is a great book with so much detail and proffesionalism that it is hard to believe that it was written by high school students. These students are prime examples of what our nation's students should be.
It is absolutely amazing to see what some of these people went through with their personal and sometimes funny stories. All photos tell a story and this book actually displays them. I could not put this book down because you are always looking forward to reading another interesting story.
Get it! you won't regret it!!!!!

This was an exceptional science fiction book. It had mystery, action, adventure, and the style of writing that stirs the imagination. I love books that leave me with philosophical questions. The new places that the author invents are incredible, and the characters are unforgettable. This book is definitely worth the read.

I stumbled across this unknown science fiction novel. It's a fun read, but the underlying message of reality and our true place in the universe is what grabbed me. I can't help wondering if the message is true. If you are at all interested in religion or cosmology, you should read this book.

Most of the difficulties in finding pre-1906 San Francisco genealogical research are conveniently laid on the great earthquake and fire. Any information prior to that event seems blocked by burned municipal records, lost vital records and relocated cemeteries. Raking the Ashes - Genealogical Strategies for Pre-1906 San Francisco Research presents the truth regarding what remains and offers workaround strategies for what's missing. It puts all the strategies for researching San Francisco genealogy concisely in one easy to follow reference.

I've read this book twice--once last April when I was graciously allowed to read a draft and now reading the final product. Raking the Ashes is the ultimate resource for pre-1906 San Francisco genealogical research. It's also a great guide for post quake research. It defines the types of files and records that can be found, how to use them and what can be expected from them. The clear illustrations offer the opportunity to see what the records look like with tips on how to use them.

Racking the Ashes is comprised of three parts - (1) what did and did not survive with possible substitutions, (2) additional resources and (3) Research Techniques, Tips and Cautions. The book is well written, very readable and logically organized.

It's been nearly two decades since I began my San Francisco genealogical research, looking for information on my ancestors who arrived in San Francisco in the mid 1850s, the 1870s and the late 1890s. This book offers new avenues of research and expectations of new breakthroughs. Raking the Ashes knocks down the brick walls that plague researchers with San Francisco roots. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting to learn more of their San Francisco family or those with an interest in good genealogical research strategies. Raking the Ashes belongs on every genealogist's desk.

Perhaps nothing is more frustrating for a family history researcher than contending with the destruction of records. Historic disasters were devastating to our ancestors & were not kind to the records we depend on to trace our families either. With this year's centennial anniversary of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake & fire, the California Genealogical Society has published Nancy Peterson's timely "Raking the Ashes: Genealogical Strategies for Pre-1906 San Francisco Research".

"Raking the Ashes" is an exceptional how-to guide for overcoming the record losses from the great San Francisco earthquake & fire. The 222-page volume is a treasure trove of concise information with all of the "good stuff" easily accessible for the researcher. The accompanying 44 maps, photos & illustrations provide excellent visual examples of the records discussed in the adjacent text. The book's expertly written advice provides the following for San Francisco records with genealogical value:

* definitions of records (why they were made);
* survival of the records during & after the quake and fire of 1906;
* informational value of the records (what they contain);
* exactly how & where to locate these records (available locally, via the Family History Library, the Internet, etc. - all with exact reference numbers or web addresses).

An extremely valuable section of the book is the "Research Techniques, Tips & Cautions" where the author shares her vast experience of research successes and potential problems to help the reader jump-start their own research.

For those who do not have research in San Francisco, "Raking the Ashes" provides an ideal outline for how to go about dealing with records destruction in any locality. If you have a "burnt county" or similar losses of historic records in your research, this book can act as a guide to other records which may have survived. Use the book's inventory of San Francisco-specific records as a checklist for finding the surviving records in the locality you are researching.

The author, Nancy Peterson, is an outstanding writer & expert genealogist. She has won the prestigious National Genealogical Society's Family History Writing Contest. She has had her numerous scholarly & general interest articles published in a variety of prominent genealogy periodicals. "Raking the Ashes" is an extremely useful research guide and an outstanding example of good genealogical writing.

William Fletcher sets the standard for instructions on doing oral histories. His advice on "how to" is concise and laced with experience. The thing that sets him apart from other writers is his exhaustive list of questions. The good-idea-fairy helped him build nearly 300 pages of great questions! It's impossible to ask them all but they give great lead to conducting numerous interviews to really cover your topic. I've used this book with my grandmother and have uncovered so many things she never told anyone about.

I recently purchased the 1989 copy of this book and have the 1983 version at home (somewhere, that's why I needed another copy). There is also a 1986 version. All three are very similar and I don't really notice the differences other than in his explanations of equipment and use of video. Any of them would be a great purchase for use in guiding your questions.

If you would like to record a family member's story or interview someone, this books goes through the stages of a life logically and provides the questions to each stage. eg childhood, youth etc. I use the questions as a base and change them to my needs. It has provided excellent starting point. It even has a special section for different ethnicty/religion ie Jewish section, African American questions. Fanatastic book!!!!

Reunion Planner by Phyllis A. Hackleman is among leading books for planning a national family, class, or service reunion. Enhanced with a "user-friendly" format and drawing from Hackleman's many years of experience as a professional reunion planner, Reunion Planner clearly lays out guidelines of choosing the proper kind of reunion, recruiting volunteers, selecting the time and place, creating the program, notifying the participants, promoting the event, arranging meals, accommodations and transport, raising funds, photography of video for the affair, and planning all the right finishing touches. Reunion Planner is highly recommended for its informational significance and easy-to-use basis to all aspiring planners of family, class, and service reunions.

Reunion Planner by Phyllis A. Hackleman is among leading books for planning a national family, class, or service reunion. Enhanced with a "user-friendly" format and drawing from Hackleman's many years of experience as a professional reunion planner, Reunion Planner clearly lays out guidelines of choosing the proper kind of reunion, recruiting volunteers, selecting the time and place, creating the program, notifying the participants, promoting the event, arranging meals, accommodations and transport, raising funds, photography of video for the affair, and planning all the right finishing touches. Reunion Planner is highly recommended for its informational significance and easy-to-use basis to all aspiring planners of family, class, and service reunions.

A REVIEW OF RIDE THE EAGLE (Rose International) A strike in any business has a tremendous effect on lots of people, moreso when it draggs on into months. When it goes that long, union bosses and management are generally miles apart, and haggling over major issues. Such is the case at the New York Mirror where Lester Gordon, the union negotiator, and Caroline Keller, the Mirror's labor relations representative, have their respective negotiating teams at odds with each other. Kristina O'Donnelly has not only put together an excellent plot, but she has managed to write this book with great passion, preciseness and emotion. She writes so well that you can feel the tension in the conference room where union and management are locked in heated negotiations; brings out the emotional upheavals that go on in such confrontations, the anger, frustration that almost triggers violence between two of the key players, even the tension of crossing a picket line. You can even feel the tautness in Caroline's body as she slips and slides across icy sidewalks on a windy, cold, snowy night, trying to get to Lester's office to deliver a talk from the heart as negotiations are at a crucial juncture. O'Donnelly also develops a very heated, exciting, but controversial romance between Lester and Caroline, and you can feel the underlying concerns of both as they fall more deeply in love, and grow more physically attracted to each other, unaable to quell the fires that burn within. While you wonder what happens to the Mirror's strike, whether or not the shutdown of the newspaper and the intimacy between Lester and Caroline will have a bearing on their futures, she makes you wonder if their relationship will brilliantly flourish, or finally go down in flames. Kristina O'Donnelly makes you feel all the emotions involved, to want to keep reading on, anxious to get to the end for the climax, and once you're there, to keep going on and on. Ride the Eagle is an excellent, highly recommended book, a real five-star effort by Kristina O'Donnelly. Dan Murr Clocktower Books

A REVIEW OF RIDE THE EAGLE (Rose International) A strike in any business has a tremendous effect on lots of people, moreso when it draggs on into months. When it goes that long, union bosses and management are generally miles apart, and haggling over major issues. Such is the case at the New York Mirror where Lester Gordon, the union negotiator, and Caroline Keller, the Mirror's labor relations representative, have their respective negotiating teams at odds with each other. Kristina O'Donnelly has not only put together an excellent plot, but she has managed to write this book with great passion, preciseness and emotion. She writes so well that you can feel the tension in the conference room where union and management are locked in heated negotiations; brings out the emotional upheavals that go on in such confrontations, the anger, frustration that almost triggers violence between two of the key players, even the tension of crossing a picket line. You can even feel the tautness in Caroline's body as she slips and slides across icy sidewalks on a windy, cold, snowy night, trying to get to Lester's office to deliver a talk from the heart as negotiations are at a crucial junction. O'Donnelly also develops a very heated, exciting, but controversial romance between Lester and Caroline, and you can feel the underlying concerns of both as they fall more deeply in love, and grow more physically attracted to each other, unaable to quell the fires that burn within. While you wonder what happens to the Mirror's strike, whether or not the shutdown of the newspaper and the intimacy between Lester and Caroline will have a bearing on their futures, she makes you wonder if their rrelationship will brilliantly flourish, or finally go down in flames. Kristina O'Donnelly makes you feel all the emotions involved, to want to keep reading on, anxious to get to the end for the climax, and once you're there, to keep going on and on. Ride the Eagle is an excellent, highly recommended book, a real five-star effort by Kristina O'Connelly. Dan Murr Clocktower Books

A most enjoyable and nostalgic experience, especially since I attended Healdsburg High School during the years in which this story takes place and was personally acquainted with many of its characters. I visit Healdsburg often and it's my dream to be able to retire there.

I particularly enjoyed this book because I have lived in many of the same locations depicted in the book and personally knew many of the characters that were mentioned by name. Beyond that, I think anyone (especially middle aged males) can relate strongly to the experiences of a young man growing up in rural California or any other place in the U.S. during the forties and fifties.