From the Book - Third edition
Understanding genealogical research
Familiar record practices: problems and terminology
Analyzing the pedigree and the place
Evaluation of the evidence
An introduction to research tools: the library
An introduction to research tools: reference materials
Organizing and evaluating research findings
Successful correspondence
Family history: going beyond genealogy
Compiled sources and newspapers
Understanding probate records and basic legal terminology
miscellaneous probate records
Government land: Colonial and American
Abstracting wills and deeds
Property rights of women as a consideration
American aids to finding the home of the immigrant ancestor
Military records: Colonial Wars and the American Revolution
Military records: after the Revolution
Cemetery and burial records