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Any professional genealogist would have this on their shelf. This is a really useful book for genealogists. Lots of ideas and info on using courthouses to find records.
This book has helped me so much. This book offers so much information for the family genealogist for using court records to locate information about the family. I would recommend anyone using court records for genealogy research to purchase the book. Not only will I be learning from it, but I will use it as a reference guide in the future. Christine writes in a way that is very easy to understand and a great resource for the beginner. I am one of those beginner family genealogists.
This book would be best obtained when you have done most of your armchair work and have lists of names and some dates. Not for the beginner. This hefty volume is exactly what it says it is and then some. Once you are ready to search out actual documentation at the courthouse level, this is a useful guide that can help you get through the hurdles. Highly recommended for genealogists who are already well on their way to building their family tree. It doesn't beat around the bush by starting first with lessons on how to search and build your family tree like most books do (right down to what type of notebook you should use). Instead, it goes right to the heart of the matter - searching out legal documents on the courthouse level.This book is very detailed and explains fully what you can find, how to find it, how to deal with staff, and more.
It continues by covering what is available in the courthouse, how to ask for what you need and how to plan your visit. This wonderful book covers everything you need to know before you set foot in a courthouse.
When I do, though, I know I'll be well-prepared. It's so thorough, in fact, that I feel a little scared about starting. I'm very new to genealogical research, and I know I'll eventually need to go to a courthouse to learn more about my family. This book is incredibly thorough in giving you information you'll be able to use.
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