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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Geneaology Price: $25.52 Part 1: Computers and Genealogy 1 What Is Online Genealogy? How does online genealogy differ from regular genealogy? 2 Getting to Genealogy Cyberland How you can ensure you have the necessary PC hardware to begin researching genealogy online. 3 "Geek Speak" for Family History Hunters If PC terms are "geek speak" to you, use this chapter to learn how to understand the unique, online Internet language. 4 Putting That PC to Work for You How can you find out about the currently available PC genealogy software, and which products are the best? Part 2: Genealogy 101 5 Beginning at the Beginning As you begin your research, learn how to start researching your family’s genealogy the correct way. 6 Families Are Forever With genealogy, you can keep your families with you forever. 7 Organize, Organize, Organize Once you start accumulating information, learn how not to let your research data crush you, and how to keep from getting lost in the branches of your family tree. 8 What’s Next for the Genealogist on the Hunt? After you’ve absorbed the basics, learn how to plan for your future genealogical research. Part 3: Surf’s Up 9 Surfing - Genealogy Style Now that you are familiar with the genealogy basics, leap from your home to the Internet as you broaden your genealogy research. 10 Wanted: Great-Grandma Bertha You remember how to write a letter, don’t you? Take those skills and learn how to correspond with other genealogy researchers. 11 Worldwide Pony Express at Mach 4 If you think a mailing list has to do with junk mail in your physical mail box, this chapter will introduce you to Internet mailing lists[md]the quickest way to talk with other genealogists. 12 Hunting Down Those Family Pages You know there’s information about your family somewhere on the Internet, but how can you find those important family history Web pages created by other genealogists. 13 Query: I’m Looking for SMITHs Asking other researchers isn’t as simple as it seems. This chapter teaches you how to write an effective online query to help prevent frustrations and disappointment. Part 4: Diggin’ Up Bones - Online Style 14 Resources for Vital Records Researching the vital records is a core skill for all genealogists. This chapter takes a look at what information is now available online for births, marriages, and deaths. 15 Mastering Other Genealogical Resources In addition to the core vital records, genealogists also rely on census, land, and cemetery records. This chapter shows you how to find these items around the world. 16 Off the Beaten Path This chapter takes a closer look at some overlooked, but useful, online resources. 17 Databases Galore Heaven to genealogists, databases are the gold mine of the genealogical researcher. Learn to use effectively the Internet’s resources to access millions of names, dates, and places. Part 5: Mining for Family Gold 18 Using History in Family History Use other history sites to bring to life the history your ancestors lived through. 19 The Melting Pot Use the helpful information in this chapter as a primer for finding Web sites needed by those researching ethnic backgrounds. 20 Around the World in 80 Seconds Take an overview "flight" at records and history around the world, even for those who hate to fly. Part 6: PJs and Slippers Time 21 Rifling Through Library Catalogs at 2 a.m. Don’t worry about the hours your resources are open. With the Internet, you can search online library catalogs at any hour. 22 Family History Library Learn all about how to use this great resource now that it is available to genealogists online. 23 Online U On the Internet, you can always find somewhere to help you as you learn, day or night. 24 A Virtual Canvas Use the research you gather to create a family Web page of your own to honor your family. 25 Privacy and Copyright This chapter contains some important notes to help protect you and those you love. 26 You’re on a Roll Now Here are a few final reminders, and my best wishes for your future family history research. Appendix A: State Resources Appendix B: Country Resources Appendix C: Online Library Resources Appendix D: Useful Forms Appendix E: Glossary of Genealogical and Technical Terms.