Genealogy Reference Book Review

Title: Redbook: American State, County, and Town Sources

Call #: Genealogy Ref 929.1072073 Red 2004

Description: A guide to the most useful resources in each of the fifty states. Arranged alphabetically by state. Each state’s chapter is arranged consistently to suggest one methodological strategy for research. It includes the following topics:

• Vital Records
• Census Records
• Background Sources
• Maps
• Land Records
• Probate Records
• Court Records
• Tax Records
• Cemetery Records
• Church Records
• Military Records
• Periodicals, Newspapers and Manuscript Collections
• Archives, Libraries, and Societies
• Special Focus Categories, including immigration, naturalization and ethnic groups
• Internet Resources
• County Resources
• State map
• County listing