It’s that time of year again! The holiday season is upon us and if you have a genealogy enthusiast on your gift list, you may be wondering what to get them. Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the top genealogy books that would make great gifts for the holidays.
- “Genealogy for Dummies” by April Leigh Helm is a comprehensive introduction to genealogy for beginners. It covers the basics of genealogy research, including how to find and use primary and secondary sources, and how to use online resources.
- “The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy” by Blaine T. Bettinger is a comprehensive guide to using DNA testing for genealogy. It covers the different types of DNA tests available and how to interpret the results.
- “The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy” by Val D. Greenwood is a classic reference guide for genealogy research in the United States. It covers the major sources of genealogical information, such as census records, vital records, and military records.
- “The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy” by Loretto Dennis Szucs and Sandra Hargreaves Luebking is another classic reference guide for genealogy research in the United States. It covers the major sources of genealogical information and provides guidance on how to use them effectively.
- “Tracing Your Ancestors: The Complete Guide to Discovering Your Family History” by Paul Blake is a comprehensive guide to genealogy research that covers the basics of genealogy as well as more advanced techniques. It includes chapters on using online resources, DNA testing, and using records from other countries.
- “The Genealogist’s Virtual Toolkit” by James L. Hansen is a guide to using online resources for genealogy research. It covers a wide range of online resources, including databases, digital libraries, and social media, and provides tips on how to use them effectively.
- “The Genealogy Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Researching Your Family Tree” by Emily Anne Croom is a beginner’s guide to genealogy that covers the basics of genealogy research, including how to use primary and secondary sources, and how to use online resources.
- “The Genealogy Do-Over Workbook” by Thomas MacEntee is a guide to starting a genealogy project from scratch or “do-over.” It covers the basics of genealogy research and provides a step-by-step guide to starting a genealogy project.
- “Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com: How to Find Your Family History on the #1 Genealogy Website” by Nancy Hendrickson is a guide to using the popular genealogy website Ancestry.com for genealogy research. It covers the different types of records available on the site and how to use them effectively.
- “The Genealogy Handbook: A Complete Guide to Tracing Your Family History” by Anthony Adolph is a comprehensive guide to genealogy research that covers the basics of genealogy as well as more advanced techniques. It includes chapters on using online resources, DNA testing, and using records from other countries.
