The Genealogy Shelf

Generation by Generation
Drew Smith
Genealogical Publishing Company
3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 229, Baltimore, MD 21211
www.genealogical.com
9780806321271, $29.95, PB, 178pp

https://www.amazon.com/Generation-Modern-Approach-Basics-Genealogy/dp/08063= 2127X

Synopsis: With the publication of "Generation by Generation: A Modern Appro= ach to the Basics of Genealogy", Drew Smith has presents the actual process=
es used in contemporary genealogical research: Start with yourself, then mo=
ve on to living family and relatives, and then move backwards in time, gene= ration by generation. Each individual chapter describes a time period and t=
he kinds of records available for that era, allowing beginners to learn abo=
ut new types of records just as they need them.

This informative 'how-to' guide is divided into two parts. Part I discusses=
such things as relationships between family members, naming practices, gen= ealogy software, how to review existing research, and the basics of DNA tes= ting. Part II begins with a discussion of the major genealogy websites, and=
then explains the most important record categories for all generations fro=
m the present day back to the colonial ea. There are also chapters devoted =
to searching for the origins of American families in the records of Canada,=
Great Britain, Ireland, and non-English-speaking nations.

"Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy" ma= kes ample use of consecutive Internet screen shots to take the mystery out =
of online searching. Of special not is that it is written by an expert gene= alogist and teacher who is equally conversant with traditional search metho=
ds and the digital world.

Critique: An ideal instructional resource for those new to genealogical res= earch, and with a great deal of relevance and value for the more experience=
d genealogists, "Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics =
of Genealogy" must be considered an essential, core addition to personal, p= rofessional, community, college, and university library Genealogy Research = collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists.

Editorial Note: Drew Smith and his partner George G. Morgan have been podca= sting about genealogy since September 2005, when they launched The Genealog=
y Guys Podcast (http://genealogyguys.com). Each episode includes the latest=
news from genealogical companies and organizations, listener email, and ot= her content, such as book reviews and brief interviews.

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