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Use online tools to discover your familys history! Thanks to the overwhelming number of genealogical records available online today, its never been easier to trace your family history and find your roots. But where do you begin? With all that information, it can be impossible to know where to start! In The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy, 3rd Edition, genealogy expert Kimberly Powell guides you through the process of finding your ancestors, helping you:Effectively search various websitesDecipher census data and other online recordsChoose the best way to share data with family membersConnect with other genealogists through social media Packed with tips on using free databases, new websites, and a growing number of genealogy apps, The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy, 3rd Edition has everything you need to scour the Internet and find your ancestors, going back generations!
About the Author
Kimberly (Thomas) Powell was born in Virginia and grew up both there and in South Carolina. She currently lives outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is a huge fan of the Steelers, Pirates and Penguins. A professional genealogist, author and instructor, Kimberly has been writing about family history as the Genealogy Expert for About.com for over 16 years. She is past president of the Association of Professional Genealogists, an instructor at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research, and a course coordinator and instructor at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh. She has also served as volunteer webmaster for the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society since 2006. Her book, The Everything Guide to Online Genealogy, published by Adams Media, is a required text for the Genealogical Essentials course offered by the Boston University Center for Professional Education. See her work online at http://genealogy.about.com.
