Synopsis
Many of our ancestors came into, across, and out of New York. Many records were created during their sojourn in the area. After you read this Research Guide, you will know about migration patterns for New York genealogical research and why maps are important. You will know why genealogy and historical periodicals are essential. You will know how geography and religion contributed to settlement patterns. Examples and case studies will demonstrate where and how to locate the resources for researching the records of your ancestors. Success in identifying your ancestors comes when proven paths are followed. Let our experts lead you to the answers for your research questions.
About the Author
Holly T. Hansen: President and founder of Family History Expos, Inc., has been instrumental in helping thousands understand the principles, strategies, and sources they can use to trace their roots in today's ever-changing technological environment. Holly’s titles include author, lecturer, editor and publisher. She has produced more than 100 unique syllabus and class handout books for Family History Expos attendees. She is a former editor of Everton's Genealogical Helper magazine, and editor of the 10th and 11th editions of The Handybook for Genealogists, with more than one million copies sold. She has also authored The Directory of North American Railroads, Trekking for Ancestors, and co-authored a series of 16 family history interview books entitled Celebrating and Capturing the Memories. Arlene H. Eakle, Ph.D.: President and founder of The Genealogical Institute, Inc., Dr. Eakle is a professional genealogist with more than 30 years’ experience in research, consulting, lecturing, and writing. An expert in tracing families from New York, Southern U.S., British Isles, Switzerland, and parts of Germany, she claims a 96% success rate. James L. Tanner: Is a retired attorney and business owner with over 33 years of experience in genealogical research. James was an intelligence officer during the Vietnam War, has a BA Degree in Spanish, a Masters’ Degree in Linguistics from the University of Utah, and a JD Degree in Law from Arizona State University. He has nearly 40 years’ experience as a trial attorney in Arizona with experience in both real estate and probate law among other areas of the law. He taught classes at the Mesa FamilySearch Library for 10 years. He is currently teaching from nine to eleven hours a week at the BYU FamilySearch Library.
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