Concerning Genealogies Being Suggestions of Value for All Interested in Family History

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Concerning Genealogies Being Suggestions of Value for All Interested in Family History

by Frank Allaben

EN·~1 hours·9 chapters

Chapters

9 total

CONCERNING GENEALOGIES

0:25

PREFACE

1:42

I ANCESTRY HUNTING

14:30

II THE JOYS OF RESEARCH

14:59

III COMPILING

10:52

IV THE "CLAN" GENEALOGY

12:53

V THE "GRAFTON" GENEALOGY

13:39

VI THE PRINTING

11:15

VII PUBLISHING

11:03

Description

This guide invites anyone curious about their roots to step confidently into the world of ancestry research, even without prior experience. It walks readers through every stage—from locating vital records and interpreting old documents to organizing findings and preparing a polished family history. Emphasising a solid historical method, the book warns against shortcuts that can undermine credibility, offering practical tools like purpose‑built notebooks to keep each line of descent tidy.

Beyond theory, the author shares a proven “Grafton Plan” that maps out how to trace multiple ancestors of a single descendant, a fresh approach that many find more engaging than traditional clan charts. With clear explanations of where to look—libraries, archives, churches, and gravestones—the text feels like a friendly mentor guiding you through the rewarding hunt for the people who shaped your story.

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Concerning Genealogies Being Suggestions of Value for All Interested in Family History Being Suggestions of Value for All Interested in Family History

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (87K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2017-03-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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Frank Allaben

1867–1927

A prolific early-20th-century writer on genealogy and history, this author helped make family research more practical and approachable for everyday readers. He is best known for guides and historical works that reflect a careful, methodical style.

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