Genealogy Online presents a lot of information, much (but not all) of it having to do with finding facts about family lineage on the Internet. Mostly, this is a directory of big genealogy Web sites, newsgroups, mailing lists, and commercial services. It's also an introduction to Web communities and the tools you need to participate in them. These are the things you'll need to understand in order to extract and contribute information about your heritage as part of the Internet community.

Elizabeth Powell Crowe covers RootsWeb, the ROOTS-L mailing list, AfriGeneas, and the remarkable online genealogy resources maintained by the Mormon Church. She also pays attention to the Golden Gate forum on America Online and some of CompuServe's genealogy forums. There's some coverage of standalone family-history software like Family Tree Maker and some useful information about genealogical concepts like Ahnentafels numbers.

Genealogy Online would be better if it included more information about obscure Internet resources sites having to do with particular families or small ethnic groups. There are enough of these to make an annotated directory worthwhile. The author also could dispense with most of the general Internet how-to information, which occupies a lot of this book. --David Wall


From School Library Journal
The increasing number of online genealogy sites and tools allows today's searchers to seek and locate thousands of pages of data in a way they could not have imagined some 20 years ago. Yet even computer-savvy genealogists may not be fully utilizing the many resources available to them. In the most recent edition of her best-selling guide, Crowe, a former contributing editor to Computer Currents, aims to instruct all levels of researchers on the joys and perils of online genealogy. Similar to Cyndi Howells's Netting Your Ancestors (LJ 3/1/98) in its introductory discussions of technical issues and online tools, Crowe's first three chapters cover what readers will need to know to begin online genealogy research selecting the necessary hardware and software; choosing an ISP; understanding browsers, e-mail, and spam; and learning to organize family data. Two very helpful chapters on Usenet newsgroups and genealogy mailing lists follow, with explanations of their workings and descriptions of the more popular lists to explore. Crowe then covers the major online resources that researchers would do well to investigate. A glossary of error messages, computer-related terms, and emoticons rounds out the book. With her thorough but not overwhelming descriptions, Crowe provides genealogists with a solid roadmap for successful searching. Libraries currently owning earlier editions will want to purchase this one for the updated information. Recommended for public and genealogy library collections. Elaine M. Kuhn, Allen Cty. P.L., Ft. Wayne, IN Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.


From Library Journal
The increasing number of online genealogy sites and tools allows today's searchers to seek and locate thousands of pages of data in a way they could not have imagined some 20 years ago. Yet even computer-savvy genealogists may not be fully utilizing the many resources available to them. In the most recent edition of her best-selling guide, Crowe, a former contributing editor to Computer Currents, aims to instruct all levels of researchers on the joys and perils of online genealogy. Similar to Cyndi Howells's Netting Your Ancestors (LJ 3/1/98) in its introductory discussions of technical issues and online tools, Crowe's first three chapters cover what readers will need to know to begin online genealogy research selecting the necessary hardware and software; choosing an ISP; understanding browsers, e-mail, and spam; and learning to organize family data. Two very helpful chapters on Usenet newsgroups and genealogy mailing lists follow, with explanations of their workings and descriptions of the more popular lists to explore. Crowe then covers the major online resources that researchers would do well to investigate. A glossary of error messages, computer-related terms, and emoticons rounds out the book. With her thorough but not overwhelming descriptions, Crowe provides genealogists with a solid roadmap for successful searching. Libraries currently owning earlier editions will want to purchase this one for the updated information. Recommended for public and genealogy library collections. Elaine M. Kuhn, Allen Cty. P.L., Ft. Wayne, INCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


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Find your roots! This effective hands-on resource explores the vast world of ancestry-related networks, Web sites, and online services, explaining which ones best suit your purposes. Learn to organize your search, where to begin, where to go on the Web, and how to use chat rooms, mailing lists, and Usenet effectively.


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Research your family background, learn about your ancestors, and find new members of your family tree--all from your home computer.


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"Tracing your family history is now easier than ever with this completely revised and updated edition of Genealogy Online. Whether you are new or experienced at genealogical resources, this book gives you all the tools, techniques, and advice to quickly and effortlessly sort through all the information available on the Internet."--BOOK JACKET. "In addition, you'll find a treasure trove of addresses for the best genealogy chat rooms available, where you can engage in live, online discussions with genealogists from around the world."--BOOK JACKET.


From the Back Cover

The #1 Best-Selling Genealogy Book, Updated for 2003

Use the Latest Internet Resources to Trace Your Family History

"With years of experience online, Elizabeth Powell Crowe has become an authority on online genealogical research. She explains how to trace your family tree in an easy-to-understand way that anyone can follow."

--Terry Morgan, AOL Genealogy Forum

Locate your roots--and maybe even find new family members--with this effective hands-on resource. Genealogy Online, Seventh Edition explores the vast world of ancestry-related networks, Web sites, and online services, explaining which ones best suit your purposes. You'll discover how to organize your search, where to begin, where to go on the Web to find specific types of genealogical information, and how to use chat rooms, mail lists, and Usenet effectively. You'll also learn to track, organize, analyze, and share your research. Fully updated and revised, this best-selling guide includes new data from the Ellis Island Foundation, Library of Congress, and more. It's the perfect guide for anyone with a computer and an interest in family history. Organize and begin your own genealogy research project Customize your computer to best assist with your search Take advantage of Internet messaging systems such as Usenet Subscribe to valuable Internet mail lists Chat in real-time with other researchers around the world Tap new resources of information with search engines Publish your research on the Web Search vast resources like the National Archives and Records Administration and the Library of Congress

In-depth coverage of 100+ Web sites, including: Afrigeneas JewishGen Ancestry.com MyHistory.com MyFamily.com DearMYRTLE GenServ GenWeb Everton Publishers AOL genealogy resources


About the Author
Elizabeth Powell Crowe (Huntsville, AL) has been pursuing genealogy for more than 20 years. Her previous editions of Genealogy Online have sold a combined total of nearly 200,000 copies. In the past she has worked as an editor for numerous genealogy- or technology-related publications including Computer Currents magazine, Valley Leaves, LeDespencer magazine, and the Computers in Genealogy newsletter. Crowe conducts genealogy workshops in her home state of Alabama, and has been a regular guest on the Dear MYRTLE Family History Internet Radio Show and other genealogy-related programs. Additionally, she contributes monthly columns to Genealogical Computing magazine and the World Wide Seniors Web site.

FROM OUR EDITORS

The Barnes & Noble Review
Been meaning to track down your family history? You probably know there￯﾿ﾽs an enormous amount of information available on the Internet. But how do you sort through it all? Where do you start? Try here. Genealogy Online, Seventh Edition guides you gently through the resources, the techniques, even the etiquette of online genealogy.

Elizabeth Powell Crowe shows how to begin a genealogical project, then ranges far and wide -- helping you choose software, use search engines effectively, and understand the privacy and ethical issues associated with genealogy. Especially helpful: her guide to the immense resources available through mailing lists, newsgroups, and genealogy database sites.

Next, Crowe turns to specific resources especially worth knowing about. You￯﾿ﾽll learn which vital records are online at the Library of Congress and National Archives and Records Administration sites (both recently revamped); and at the Bureau of Land Management (a great source for original land grants, if your ancestors went west in the 1800s).

There￯﾿ﾽs a full chapter on the incredible online resources available through the Mormon church; plus a guided tour of Ellis Island Online (where you can search original passenger manifests to find your ancestors who emigrated by ship).

Once you get back to the boat, Crowe helps you track down international genealogy resources for ￯﾿ﾽthe old country￯﾿ﾽ (whether that be Europe, the Caribbean, Creole/Cajun, even Gypsy or Irish Traveler). She also provides solid information and guidance on genealogical research for African Americans, including how to find information dating back to the era of slavery, and just afterwards. Bill Camarda

Bill Camarda is a consultant, writer, and web/multimedia content developer. His 15 books include Special Edition Using Word 2000 and Upgrading & Fixing Networks for Dummies, Second Edition.

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Tracing your family history is now easier than ever with this completely revised and updated edition of Genealogy Online. Whether you are new or experienced at genealogical resources, this book gives you all the tools, techniques, and advice to quickly and effortlessly sort through all the information available on the Internet.. "In addition, you'll find a treasure trove of addresses for the best genealogy chat rooms available, where you can engage in live, online discussions with genealogists from around the world.

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Tracing your family history is now easier than ever with this completely revised and updated edition of Genealogy Online.

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