Storbeck's

Reference, Manuals, How-To Books for Genealogy
(A -F)

A To Zak: A Comprehensive Dictionary For Genealogists And Historians by Barbara J. Evans. 300 pp., paper. 1995. This third edition is the best collection we have seen of words, abbreviations, phrases, etc., that genealogists might encounter in old records. RMH130       $14.95

American Passenger Arrival Records by Michael Tepper. 142 pp., cloth. 1996. This updated and revised edition is the definitive guide to the records of immigrants arriving at American ports by sail and steam. RMH002       $19.95

American Surnames by Elsdon C. Smith. 370 pp., index, paper. 1995. Tells what surnames mean and where they come from. Includes the 2,000 most common names in the U.S. RMH001       $17.95

Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide To Family History & Genealogy by Jim & Terry Willard. 212 pp., index, paper. 1997. A companion to the popular PBS series of the same name. RMH129       $16.00

Ancestry's Red Book: American State, County & Town Sources by Alice Eichholz, ed. 858 pp., index. 1992. Revised edition provides county and town listings of record sources within an overall state-by-state organization. RMH006       $49.95

Beyond Pedigrees: Organizing And Enhancing Your Work by Beverly Whitaker. 104 pp., paper. 1993. Full of smart creative ways for keeping your research organized and sharing with others. RMH094       $12.95

The Center: A Guide To Genealogical Research In The National Capital Area by Christina K. Schaefer. 160 pp., index, paper. 1996. Based on Lest We Forget, this completely revised and updated work includes a survey of key record holdings with a description of the records, their organization, a content summary, plus directions for their use for each facility listed. RMH119       $19.95

A Century Of Population Growth 1790-1900 303 pp., illus., index, maps, paper. 1989. Includes a table of names (represented by 100 white people) taken from the 1790 census listed by state and territory. RMH101       $22.50

The Complete Idiot's Guide To Genealogy by Christine Rose, CG, CGL, FASG & Kay Germain Ingalls, CGRS. 328 pp., illus., index, paper. 1997. Written by experienced researchers and teachers, this is an easy-to- read-and-understand book that covers all the topics and subjects you need to know about to trace your genealogy. Special boxed notes call attention to research tips, pitfall cautions, genealogical definitions, and extra information. RMH143       $17.95

County Courthouse Book by Elizabeth Petty Bentley. 405 pp., paper. 1995. Gives names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of organization for all county courthouses plus a summary of record holdings for the 65% who responded to Bentley's survey. This second edition covers 3,125 counties and 1,577 New England towns and independent Virginia cities. BR> RMH010       $34.95

Directory Of Family Associations by Elizabeth Petty Bentley. 356 pp., paper. 1996. Third edition in A-Z format of 6,500 family associations with addresses, phone numbers, contact persons, and publications (if any). RMH026       $34.95

Discovering Your Heritage: An Introduction To Family History by Alice Eichholz. 31 pp., paper. 1987. RMH069       $ 2.95

Do's And Don'ts For Ancestor Hunters by Angus Baxter. 115 pp., paper. 1988. An easy reader giving advice with humor for searching for your ancestors. RMH015       $10.95

Ellis Island: Gateway To America by Loretto Dennis Szucs. 32 pp., paper. 1986. Presents the pain and excitement of immigrating to the U.S. with an introduction to researching Ellis Island ancestors. RMH067       $ 2.95

Evidence! Citation & Analysis For The Family Historian by Elizabeth Shown Mills. 124 pp., index, cloth. 1997. RMH141 $16.95

Founders And Patriots Of America Index. 255 pp., cloth. (1967) 1993. RMH023       $22.50