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Every family has a history. Most of us know something about our parents and our grandparents. But there is usually much more information that could be discovered. That information can be fascinating, and often explains why things were the way they were in our childhood.

Family history has become much easier to research in the last few years. Some of the most important sources are now available at the click of a mouse on the Internet.

However, a basic understanding of these sources is still needed if you are to trace your family tree. This book meets that need.

The author provides the basic guidance needed to begin your investigation into family history. He explains what sources of information are available, where to find them, and how to use them. He tells you how to trace your pedigree, and encourages you to understand your ancestors' lives against the background of the society they lived in.

Stuart Raymond has written many handbooks for genealogists. Amongst his recent works are:

Tracing your twentieth century ancestors

Tracing your nineteenth century ancestors

The family historian's pocket dictionary

Family history on the web