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Mugbooks were popular U.S. volumes from the late 1800s through the early 1900s, collecting biographical and genealogical sketches—often with photos—of notable local individuals and families (typically submitted through a paid subscription model), and they can be treasure troves of clues even though some details may be unverified. While most are long out of print, we’ve reprinted several of the most sought-after mugbooks, including multi-volume sets covering New England, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Georgia.

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Ultimate Guide to Mastering FamilySearch

By Dana Ann Palmer, CG®, CGL®

Discover the secrets to finding your family history from one of genealogy’s most sought-after educators.

For years, Dana Ann Palmer has filled large conference rooms to standing-room-only capacity, teaching thousands how to discover ancestors others miss. Now, in her long-awaited Ultimate Guide to Mastering FamilySearch, Dana brings her vaunted methods and award-winning instruction straight to your workplace desk.

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Stripped bare guide to genealogy

Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence

by Elizabeth Shown Mills

Struggling with source citations or unsure what counts as solid evidence in historical research? Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing Sources and Evaluating Evidence cuts through the confusion with 13 clear guidelines for evaluating evidence, 13 for documenting sources, and 14 easy templates for citing any type of history source—online or off.

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Evidence Explained 4th Edition

Evidence Explained

Citing History Sources from Artifacts to Cyberspace. Now Available as an eBook. If you bought the print book from us, look for a special offer in your email!

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