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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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About the author
Frank Allaben (1867–1927) was an American author, editor, and genealogical writer. Records from the New York Public Library describe him as editor of the Journal of American History from 1912 to 1926, and note that he wrote on genealogical and historical topics.
He is especially associated with books that guided readers through the work of tracing family lines, including Concerning Genealogies and other studies of family and local history. His writing blends practical advice with a strong interest in historical method, which helps explain why his work still appears in library catalogs, archives, and public-domain collections.
Allaben’s legacy is closely tied to the growth of organized genealogy in the United States during the early 1900s. Even today, his books offer a window into how family history research was taught and practiced in that era.