Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-209) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Linking your family tree to Scotland. Discovering your Scottish heritage ; Jump-starting your Scottish research ; Identifying your immigrant ancestor -- Getting to know the old country. Understanding Scottish history ; Understanding Scottish geography ; Deciphering Scottish names and handwriting -- Tracing your family in Scotland. Civil registration ; Church records ; Census records ; Wills and property records ; Occupational and military records ; Other records -- Advanced sources and strategies. Putting it all together ; What to do when you get stuck
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