Resources for Learning about Genealogical Research

Some time ago, I wrote a fairly long series of posts about genealogical research. In support of that long series I decided it would be very interesting to provide a bibliographic list of genealogy publications dealing with research. This list is not exhaustive merely representative of the publications that have been written over the years on the topic of genealogical research. I hope you find this list useful.

I think you can probably see from this list, which is far from complete, that genealogists have a lot to say about this subject and so do I.

American Genealogical Research Institute. How to Trace Your Family Tree: A Complete and Easy to Understand Guide for the Beginner. Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1975.

Ancestry Incorporated. U.S. and Special Census Catalog: An Invaluable Aid to Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Inc., 1985.

———. U.S. Vital Records Catalog: An Invaluable Aid to Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Inc., 1985.

Anderson, Alloa Caviness, and Polly Bender. Genealogical Research in Libraries. Ann Arbor, Mich.: Anderson, 1978.

Annals of Genealogical Research. Cupertino, CA: Annals of Genealogical Research, 2005. http://bibpurl.oclc.org/web/11570 http://www.genlit.org/.

Babbel, June Andrew. Lest We Forget: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the Nation’s Capital. Annandale: Annandale, Virginia and Oakton, Virginia Stakes of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1976.

Begley, Paul R, Steven D Tuttle, Alexia J Helsley, South Carolina, Department of Archives and History, and Publications Service Area. African American Genealogical Research. Columbia, S.C.: South Carolina Department of Archives & History, Publications Service Area, 1997.

Bennett, Archibald F. A Guide for Genealogical Research. [Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1951.

Bennion, Howard S, Donna D Sorensen, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Research; a Practical Mission,. Salt Lake City: Deseret Sunday School Union, 1962.

Brandt, Edward R. Resources for Polish-American and Polish-Canadian Genealogical Research. Minneapolis, MN: E.R. Brandt, 1998.

British Columbia Genealogical Society. A General Introduction to Genealogical Research. Vancouver: British Columbia Genealogical Society, 1983.

Busby, Gladys, Evelyn Fish, and Arizona Temple District Genealogical Library. Practical Research in Genealogy: A Compilation of Genealogical Research Data. Mesa, Ariz.: Arizona Temple District Genealogical Library, 1955.

Butz, Margarete Ness, Indiana State Library, Genealogy Division, and Indianapolis Public Library. Aids to Genealogical Research in the Combined Genealogy Division of the Indiana State Library and the Eugene Haslet Darrach Memorial Library, the Genealogy Department of the Indianapolis Public Library, 1958.

Bywater, Lica Catsakis, Daniel M Schlyter, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Family History Library, and International Reference Section. Greek Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Section, 1988.

Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo. Organizing Your Family History Search: Efficient & Effective Ways to Gather and Protect Your Genealogical Research. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 1999.

Carpenter, Cecelia Svinth. How to Research American Indian Blood Lines: A Manual on Indian Genealogical Research. [Orting, WA]: [Heritage Quest], 1987.

Carr, Peter E. Guide to Cuban Genealogical Research: Records and Sources. Chicago, Ill.: Adams Press, 1991.

Chao, Sheau-yueh J. In search of your Asian roots: genealogical research on Chinese surnames. Baltimore, Md.: Printed for Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Pub. Co., 2000.

Choquette, Margarita. The Beginner’s Guide to Finnish Genealogical Research. Bountiful, Utah: Thomsen’s Genealogical Center, 1985.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Family History Library. Research Outline. Salt Lake City, UT: Family History Library, 1988.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Genealogical Department. A Genealogical Research Guide for Ireland. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Dept. of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1984.

Crandall, Ralph J. Genealogical Research in New England. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1984.

Crawford-Oppenheimer, Christine. Long-Distance Genealogy. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 2000.

Crowe, Elizabeth Powell. Genealogy Online. New York: Osborne/McGraw-Hill, 2001. http://site.ebrary.com/id/10152701.

Detroit Society for Genealogical Research. “Magazine - Detroit Society for Genealogical Research.” Magazine - Detroit Society for Genealogical Research., 1938.

———. “The Detroit Society For Genealogical Research Magazine.” The Detroit Society For Genealogical Research Magazine, 1937.

Dobson, David. Scottish Genealogy Research. [Baltimore, Md.]: Genealogical Pub Co., 2010.

Doherty, Thomas P, and Delaware Genealogical Society. Delaware Genealogical Research Guide. Wilmington: Delaware Genealogical Society, 1997.

Eakle, Arlene H, and Johni Cerny. The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy. Salt Lake City, Utah: Ancestry Pub. Co., 1984.

Everton Publishers. Handy Tips to Your Genealogical Research in Germany. [Logan, Utah]: [Everton Publishers], 1982.

Fay, Loren V. New York Genealogical Research Secrets. [Albany, N.Y.]: L.V. Fay, 1981.

Fleming, Ann. The Organized Family Historian: How to File, Manage, and Protect Your Genealogical Research and Heirlooms. Nashville: Rutledge Hill Press, 2004.

Florida Society for Genealogical Research. “The Florida Genealogical Research Quarterly.” The Florida Genealogical Research Quarterly., 1972.

Franklin, Charles M. Dutch Genealogical Research. [Indiana?]: C.M. Franklin, 1982.

———. Huguenot Genealogical Research. [Indianapolis, Ind.?]: C.M. Franklin, 1985.

Gardner, David E, and Frank Smith. Genealogical Research in England and Wales. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft Publishers, 1956.

———. Genealogical Research in England and Wales. Vol.2 Vol.2. Bookcraft, 1959.

———. Genealogical Research in England and Wales Vol. 3: Old English Handwriting, Latin, Research Standards and Procedures. Salt Lake City, Utah: Bookcraft, 1964.

Gilmer, Lois C. Genealogical Research and Resources: A Guide for Library Use. Chicago: American Library Association, 1988.

Greenwood, Val D. The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1990.

Grundset, Eric, Steven B Rhodes, and Daughters of the American Revolution. American Genealogical Research at the DAR, Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 1997.

Hailey, Naomi. A Guide to Genealogical Research in Tennessee. Hartford, Ky.: Cook & McDowell Publications, 1979.

Harland, Derek. Genealogical Research Standards. Salt Lake City, Utah: Published by the Genealogical Society, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1963.

Hinckley, Kathleen W. Locating Lost Family Members & Friends: Modern Genealogical Research Techniques for Locating the People of Your Past and Present. Cincinnati, Ohio: Betterway Books, 1999.

Holcomb, Brent. A Brief Guide to South Carolina Genealogical Research and Records. [Columbia, S.C.]: Holcomb, 1979.

———. A Guide to South Carolina Genealogical Research and Records. Columbia, SC: B.H. Holcomb, 1986.

Howells, Cyndi. Netting Your Ancestors: Genealogical Research on the Internet. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1997.

Irish Genealogical Research Society. “Irish Genealogical Research Society Newsletter.” Irish Genealogical Research Society Newsletter., 1982.

Jaussi, Laureen Richardson, and Gloria Duncan Chaston. Fundamentals of Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City, Utah: Deseret Book Co., 1977.

Johansson, Carl Erik. Cradled in Sweden; [a Practical Help to Genealogical Research in Swedish Records. Logan, Utah: Everton Publishers, 1972.

Johnson, Keith A, and Malcolm R Sainty. Genealogical Research Directory. [Sydney, NSW]: Library of Austrailian History, 1983.

———. “Genealogical Research Directory: National & International.” Genealogical Research Directory : National & International., 1988.

Jones, Vincent L, Arlene H Eakle, and Mildred H Christensen. Genealogical Research; a Jurisdictional Approach. [Salt Lake City]: [Printed by Publishers Press for Genealogical Copy Service, Woods Cross, Utah], 1972.

Kirkham, E. Kay. Professional Techniques and Tactics in American Genealogical Research. Logan, Utah (P.O. Box 368, Logan, Utah 84321): Everton Publishers, 1973.

———. Research in American Genealogy: A Practical Approach to Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1956.

———. The Abc’s of American Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City: Deseret Book Co., 1955.

Kovacs, Diane K. Genealogical Research on the Web. New York: Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2002.

Lawson, Sandra M. Generations Past: A Selected List of Sources for Afro-American Genealogical Research. Washington: Library of Congress : For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. G.P.O., 1988.

Lea, J. Henry. Genealogical Research in England, Scotland & Ireland. Boston: Lea, 1906.

Leary, Helen F. M, and Maurice R Stirewalt. North Carolina Research: Genealogy and Local History. Raleigh, N.C.: North Carolina Genealogical Society, 1980.

Library of Congress. Genealogical Research at the Library of Congress. [Washington, D.C.?]: Library of Congress, 2001.

Lombard, Roelof Theunis Johannes. Handbook for Genealogical Research in South Africa. Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council, 1977.

McCall, Darlene M, and Lorain E Alexander. Genealogical Research Guide for Cecil County, Maryland. [Charlestown, Md.]; [Perryville, Md.]: D.M. McCall ; L.E. Alexander, 1987.

Meyer, Mary Keysor. Genealogical Research in Maryland: A Guide. Baltimore, Md.: Museum & Library of Maryland History, Maryland Historical Society, 1983.

Miller, Carolynne L. Wendel. Indiana Sources for Genealogical Research in the Indiana State Library. Indianapolis, Ind. (315 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis 46202): Family History Section, Indiana Historical Society, 1984.

Miller, Olga K. Genealogical Research for Czech and Slovak Americans. Detroit: Gale Research Co., 1978.

Mitchell, Brian. Irish Genealogy Research. [Baltimore, Md.]: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2010.

Mooney, Thomas G. Exploring Your Cherokee Ancestry: A Basic Genealogical Research Guide. Tahlequah, Okla.: Cherokee National Historical Society, 1990.

Morgan, George G. Genealogy, 2015.

Morgan, George G, and Drew Smith. Advanced Genealogy Research Techniques, 2014.

Morris, Harry Joseph. Primer of Genealogical Research,. Dallas: Printed by B & W Print and Letter Service, 1965.

National Genealogical Society. Genealogical Research in German-Speaking Lands: A Symposium. Washington: National Genealogical Society, 1958.

———. General Aids to Genealogical Research. Washington: The Society, 1962.

———. Special Aids to Genealogical Research in Northeastern and Central States. Washington, D.C.: The Society, 1962.

———. Special Aids to Genealogical Research on Southern Families. Washington, D.C.: National Genealogical Society, 1965.

New York State Library, Adele Jackel, and James Corsaro. Gateway to America: Genealogical Research in the New York State Library. Albany, N.Y.: University of the State of New York, State Education Dept. : New York State Library, 1980.

Nielson, Paul Anthon. Swiss Genealogical Research: An Introductory Guide. Virginia Beach, Va.: Donning, 1979.

Norris, Rhonda S. Arkansas Links: A Comprehensive Guide to Genealogical Research in the Natural State. Russellville, AR (P.O. Box 1889, Russellville 72811): Arkansas Genealogical Research, 1999.

North Carolina, Division of State Library, and Genealogical Services Branch. Tar Heel Tracks Genealogical Research in North Carolina. Raleigh, N.C.: Genealogical Services Branch, Division of State Library, Dept. of Cultural Resources, 1988.

Obal, Thaddeus J. A Bibliography for Genealogical Research Involving Polish Ancestry. [Hillsdale, N.J.]: Obal, 1978.

Ortell, Gerald A. Polish Parish Records of the Roman Catholic Church: Their Use and Understanding in Genealogical Research. Chicago, Ill.: Polish Genealogical Society of America, 1996.

Peden, Henry C, Mary Keysor Meyer, and Maryland Historical Society. A Guide to Genealogical Research in Maryland. Baltimore: Maryland Historical Society, 2001.

Pitoni, Venanzio Pietro. Guidex Genealogical Research Guide to Principal Sources and Indexes. Annapolis, Md.: Family Guidex, 1947.

Platt, G. Lewis. The Platt Lineage; a Genealogical Research and Record,. New York: T. Whittaker, 1891.

Pomery, Chris. DNA and Family History How Genetic Testing Can Advance Your Genealogical Research. Toronto, Ont.: Dundurn Group, 2004. http://www.deslibris.ca/ID/410720.

Punch, Terrence M. Genealogical Research in Nova Scotia. Halifax, N.S.: Petheric Press, 1978.

Reid, Judith P. Genealogical Research in England’s Public Record Office: A Guide for North Americans. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Pub., 1996.

Reid, Judith P, and Library of Congress. Family Ties in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland: Sources for Genealogical Research. Washington: Library of Congress : For sale by the U.S. G.P.O., Supt. of Docs., 1998.

Renino, Marjorie Chamberlain Herrmann. The Guide to Genealogical Research for Westchester County. White Plains, N.Y.: M.C.H. Renino, 1985.

Rohrbach, Lewis Bunker. Introductory Guide to Swiss Genealogical Research. Rockport, Me.: Picton Press, 2004.

Rubincam, Milton. Pitfalls in Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City, UT: Ancestry Pub., 1987.

Rubincam, Milton, and American Society of Genealogists. Genealogical Research: Methods and Sources. Washington, D.C.; Vienna, VA: American Society of Genealogists ; Order from D.R. Hotaling, Agent, American Society of Genealogists, 1980.

Rubincam, Milton, and OGS Workshop. Genealogical Research in Delaware ; Genealogical Research in Maryland ; Genealogical Research in New Jersey ; and Genealogical Research in Pennsylvania. [Place of publication not identified]: [publisher not identified].

Rubincam, Milton, Kenn Stryker-Rodda, and American Society of Genealogists. Genealogical Research: Methods and Sources. Washington, D.C.: [American Society of Genealogists], 1960.

Russell, Donna Valley. Frederick County, Maryland, Genealogical Research Guide. [Middletown, Md.]: [Catoctin Press], 1987.

Sack, Sallyann Amdur. A Guide to Jewish Genealogical Research in Israel. Baltimore: Genealogical Pub. Co., 1987.

Schaefer, Christina K. The Center: A Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Capital Area. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub., 1996.

Schlyter, Daniel M. A Handbook of Czechoslovak Genealogical Research. Buffalo Grove, Ill.: Genun Publishers, 1985.

Schmal, John P, and Donna S Morales. Mexican-American Genealogical Research: Following the Paper Trail to Mexico. Bowie, Md.: Heritage Press, 2002.

Schreiner-Yantis, Netti. Genealogical Books in Print: A Catalogue of in-Print Titles, Useful and Interesting to Those Doing Genealogical Research, Including Prices and Complete Ordering Information for over 5000 Items. Springfield, Va.: Schreiner-Yantis, 1975.

Schweitzer, George Keene. Georgia Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN (407 Regent Ct., Knoxville 37923): G.K. Schweitzer, 1987.

———. German Genealogical Research. [Knoxville, Tenn.]: G.K. Schweitzer, 1992.

———. Illinois Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1997.

———. Indiana Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1996.

———. Maryland Genealogical Research. [Maryland?]: G.K. Schweitzer, 1991.

———. Massachusetts Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1990.

———. Missouri Genealogical Research. [Knoxville, TN?]: [G. Schweitzer?], 1997.

———. New York Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1988.

———. North Carolina Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN (7914 Gleason, C-1136, Knoxville 37919): G.K. Schweitzer, 1984.

———. Ohio Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1994.

———. Pennsylvania Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1986.

———. South Carolina Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN: G.K. Schweitzer, 1985.

———. Tennessee Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN (407 Regent Ct., Knoxville 37923): G.K. Schweitzer, 1986.

———. Virginia Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN (7914 Gleason, c-1136, Knoxville 37919): G.K. Schweitzer, 1982.

Schweitzer, George Keene, and Anne M Smalley. Kentucky Genealogical Research. Knoxville, TN (407 Regent Court, Knoxville 37923): G.K. Schweitzer, 1987.

Smith, Clifford Neal, and Anna Piszczan-Czaja Smith. Encyclopedia of German-American Genealogical Research. New York: R.R. Bowker Co., 1976.

Smith, Jessie Carney. Ethnic Genealogy: A Research Guide. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1983.

Sperry, Kip. Genealogical Research in Ohio. Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co., 2003.

———. New England Genealogical Research: A Guide to Sources. Bowie, Md.: Heritage Books, 1988.

State Historical Society of Wisconsin, and James Philip Danky. Genealogical Research: An Introduction to the Resources of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. Madison: The Society, 1979.

State Library of Pennsylvania. Genealogical Research in the State Library of Pennsylvania. [Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, 1973.

State Library of Pennsylvania, and Sally A Weikel. Genealogical Research in the Published Pennsylvania Archives. [Harrisburg: Pennsylvania Dept. of Education, 1974.

Stinson, Helen S. A Handbook for Genealogical Research in West Virginia. Dallas, TX; South Charleston, WV (P.O. Box 8765, South Charleston 25303): H.S. Stinson ; May be ordered from Kanawha Valley Genealogical Society, 1981.

Stockwell, Foster. A Sourcebook for Genealogical Research: Resources Alphabetically by Type and Location. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co., 2004.

Swan, James. The Librarian’s Guide to Genealogical Research. Fort Atkinson, Wis.: Highsmith Press, 1998.

Thode, Ernest. German Genealogy Research. [Baltimore, MD]: Genealogical Pub Co, 2011.

Thomsen, Finn A. Scandinavian Genealogical Research Manual. Bountiful, Utah: Thomsen’s Genealogical Center, 1980.

———. The Beginner’s Guide to Norwegian Genealogical Research. Bountiful, Utah: Thomsen’s Genealogical Center, 1984.

Towle, Laird C, and Ann N Brown. New Hampshire Genealogical Research Guide. Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, 1983.

United States, and National Archives and Records Administration. Aids for Genealogical Research. Washington, DC: National Archives, 1992.

———. Beginning Your Genealogical Research in the National Archives in Washington. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1987.

———. Using Civilian Records for Genealogical Research in the National Archives Washington, DC, Area. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 2006.

———. Using Civilian Records for Genealogical Research in the National Archives Washington, DC, Area. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 2009.

———. Using Records in the National Archives for Genealogical Research. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 1990.

United States, National Archives and Records Administration, Anne Bruner Eales, and Robert M Kvasnicka. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000.

United States, and National Archives and Records Service. Beginning Your Genealogical Research in the National Archives. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, U.S. General Services Administration, 1983.

———. Getting Started: Beginning Your Genealogical Research in the National Archives. Washington, D.C.: The Service, 1983.

———. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 1982.

Vincent, Timothy Laitila, and Rick Tapio. Finnish Genealogical Research. New Brighton, MN: Finnish Americana, 1994.

Walton-Raji, Angela Y. Black Indian Genealogy Research. Bowie, Md.: Heritage Books, 1993.

Ward, William R. A Primer for Irish Genealogical Research. Salt Lake City: Ward, 1976.

Warren, Jim, and Paula Stuart Warren. Getting the Most Mileage from Genealogical Research Trips. St. Paul, MN (1869 Laurel Ave., St. Paul 55104): Warren Research and Pub., 1998.

Webb, Cliff, and West Surrey Family History Society. Genealogical Research in Late Victorian and Edwardian London. [Woking, England]: West Surrey Family History Society, 1994.

———. Genealogical Research in Victorian London. [Surrey, England]: West Surrey Family History Society, 1983.

Wellauer, Maralyn A. A Guide to Foreign Genealogical Research: A Selected Bibliography of Printed Material with Addresses. Milwaukee: Wellauer, 1976.

Whyte, Donald. Introducing-- Scottish Genealogical Research. Edinburgh: Scottish Genealogy Society, 1982.

Williams, Ethel W. Know Your Ancestors: A Guide to Genealogical Research. Rutland, Vt.: C.E. Tuttle Co., 1960.

Wright, Norman Edgar, and David H Pratt. Genealogical Research Essentials,. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1967.