Digging for Ancestors is Available Now

The following is from The In-Depth Genealogist.

Announcing the release of our first book, Digging for Ancestors...

Learn even more about Land Records With Michelle Goodrum Our very own, Michelle Roos Goodrum has been working with The In-Depth Genealogist to take her many blog posts, articles, and research experience in land records to develop a guide and extensive case study.  The book is chock full of step by step explanations and analysis of many documents and includes great resources.  The chapters in this book are adapted compilations of the early “Timeless Territories” articles published at The In-Depth Genealogist (http://www.theindepthgenealogist.com), related writings from her personal blog, The Turning of Generations (http://turning-of-generations.blogspot.com/), along with new material and useful resources. As you read each chapter, consider how the material, examples and methodology might relate to your own research questions or situations. Check out the Table of Contents contained in the book: Introduction Quick Start: Top Ten Tips Getting Started with Land Records Research Using Deed Indexes and Deeds Transcribing Documents: Quick Answers to Why and How Understanding Extracts and Abstracts What are Dower and Dowry? Using the BLM in Your Research Baffled by Legal Property Descriptions? Let's Talk: State Land States A Look at Cash Entry Files Examining a Homestead File Using Land Records to Solve Genealogical Problems Cemetery Deeds: They're Land Records, Too Three Reasons to Visit the Old Family Home Google Earth: See the Past in the Present Fun with Land and Property Records Appendix A: Resources for Land Records Research Appendix B: Township Grid Index Digging for Ancestors is a great resource and we hope that you all will gather at your computers in December to put in your own order.  The book is currently offered as a PDF for just $9.99.  Within the next few weeks additional formats will be available including Kindle and Nook. Best of all, we’ll also have a paperback version that will be 8.5” x 11” in full color for $29.99.  Simply go to http://theindepthgenealogist.com/idg-products/ to get your copy! Enjoy! Jen & Terri