The Family History Book (1912)

The Family History Book, written by Charles Benedict Davenport and originally published in 1912, is a comprehensive guide to tracing one's family history. The book covers a wide range of topics related to genealogy research, including how to gather and organize family records, how to use census and other public records to trace family lineage, and how to conduct interviews with relatives to learn more about family history.The book also includes chapters on more advanced topics, such as genetic testing and DNA analysis, as well as tips for preserving family artifacts and documents. Throughout the book, Davenport provides numerous examples and case studies to illustrate his points, making it a practical and accessible resource for anyone interested in exploring their family history.Despite being over a century old, The Family History Book remains a valuable resource for genealogists and family historians today. Its timeless advice and insights continue to help people uncover their family's past and preserve their heritage for future generations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.