Book Reviews – Page 6 – GenealogyBlog

Across the Atlantic and Beyond: The Migration of German & Swiss Immigrants to America – 15% Off Thru August 3, 2015

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Across the Atlantic and Beyond: The Migration of German and Swiss Immigrants to America is an attempt to explain the genealogical mysteries associated with so many immigrant families. Why are there so many different spelling changes for family names? What Continue reading Across the Atlantic and Beyond: The Migration of German & Swiss Immigrants to America – 15% Off Thru August 3, 2015→

Ohio’s German Heritage – 15% off Thru July 23, 2015

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Germans make up the second largest ethnic group in the United States, second only to the English. Over the years, groups of Germans migrated in waves, the first wave coming during the colonial period. German influence and settlements spread from Continue reading Ohio’s German Heritage – 15% off Thru July 23, 2015→

Ontario People : 1796-1803 – on Sale for 30% Off Through Monday July 6

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Ontario People: 1796-1803 is a book of lists. The easiest way to describe its contents is to simply quote from its Introduction: “After the American Revolution, several thousand families came to settle in the western part of Quebec, later called Continue reading Ontario People : 1796-1803 – on Sale for 30% Off Through Monday July 6→

Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner Quick Notes: Downloading/Upgrading Stitching Software

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Do you have a Flip-Pal mobile scanner? If not, you may want to consider obtaining one of these easy to use little scanners to add to your portable research kit. However, if you do have a Flip-Pal scanner, when was Continue reading Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner Quick Notes: Downloading/Upgrading Stitching Software→

The Portable Genealogist: Seventeenth-Century New England Research

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The Portable Genealogist: Seventeenth-Century New England Research is another in a line of laminated guides released as part of The Portable Genealogist series from The New England Historic Genealogical Society. Leland recently returned from the SCGS Jamboree with several of Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Seventeenth-Century New England Research→

Understanding AncestryDNA

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — 1 Comment ↓

Why is DNA research so difficult to understand? Simple, it is a very complex topic. You first learned about DNA in high school biology. You probably then did your best to forget about DNA until about a decade ago when Continue reading Understanding AncestryDNA→

The Portable Genealogist: Applying to Lineage Societies

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Across the country, and the globe, there are thousands of genealogical societies ready to welcome both new and experienced genealogists into their midst. Over the years I have had the opportunity to lecture and teach classes to many such groups Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Applying to Lineage Societies→

The Portable Genealogist: Editorial Stylesheet

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The New England Historic Genealogical Society continues to release new publications under their laminate guide series The Portable Genealogists. Leland recently returned from the SCGS Jamboree with several of these guides. He already posted a review on The Portable Genealogist Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Editorial Stylesheet→

The Portable Genealogist: Indexing

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

The New England Historic Genealogical Society continues to release new publications under their laminate guide series The Portable Genealogist. Leland recently returned from the SCGS Jamboree with several of these guides. He already posted a review on The Portable Genealogist Continue reading The Portable Genealogist: Indexing→

The Portable Genealogist – Using DNA in Genealogy – a Review

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

I picked up several copies of The Portable Genealogist, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, at the SCGS Jamboree this last week that I had not previously seen. One that particularly caught my attention was Using DNA in Continue reading The Portable Genealogist – Using DNA in Genealogy – a Review→

Quicksheet – Citing Genetic Sources for History Research – Evidence Style

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

DNA analysis is the new frontier in genealogical research. Combined with traditional research methods, it is the gold standard in genealogy. Four types of DNA tests are commonly used in genetic testing: (1) Y-DNA; (2) MT-DNA; (3) AT-DNA; and (4) Continue reading Quicksheet – Citing Genetic Sources for History Research – Evidence Style→

Genealogy At A Glance: Ohio Genealogy Research

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

There is a new addition to the Genealogy At A Glance series: Ohio Genealogy Research, by Michael A. Ports. As part of the Northwest Territory, Ohio was opened for settlement in 1787. Within a few years, when its boundaries were Continue reading Genealogy At A Glance: Ohio Genealogy Research→

A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online U.S. Name Lists

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

William (Bill) Dollarhide and Family Roots Publishing continue to to produce new guides, or quick reference sheets, for genealogists in their series, titled, A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide. The latest titles have focused Dollarhide’s popular name lists books. One of the newest Continue reading A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online U.S. Name Lists→

A Genealogists’ Insta-Guide: Online Maine Name Lists

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

Digital Imaging Essentials: Techniques & Tips for Genealogists and Family Historians- with FREE PDF- 20% Off

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Leland Meitzler — No Comments ↓

From scanner or camera, digital images, namely photographs, have become a part of everyday life. Even older photographs, on paper or film, are commonly converted to digital format. Documents, letters, notes, books, and just about anything else on paper can Continue reading Digital Imaging Essentials: Techniques & Tips for Genealogists and Family Historians- with FREE PDF- 20% Off→