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Looking for the best genealogy books? It’s hard to determine sometimes what to buy in a sea of information. I am hoping this will be helpful to you. This is an ever evolving list, but I wanted to share with you my personal top favorite books I use for family genealogy research. Click on the links to for more information provided by Amazon.

GENEALOGY BOOKS – GENERAL GUIDES

The Researcher’s Guide to American Genealogy, 4th Edition by Val D Greenwood

Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Records Office, 6th Edition by Amanda Bevan

Map Guide to the US Federal Censuses from 1790-1929, by William Thorndale

Evidence Explained: 3rd Edition by Elizabeth Shown Mills

Professional Genealogy: A Manual for Researchers, Writers, Editors, Lecturers, and Librarians by Elizabeth Shown Mills

PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS

These genealogy books for photography give outstanding examples of fashion in the 19^th and early 20^th century. You can find them on Amazon at the links provided.

Dressed for the Photographer, Ordinary Americans and Fashion, 1840-1900 by Joan Severa.

Family Photo Detective by Maureen A Taylor

19^th Century Card Photos KwikGuide by Gary W Clark

Unlocking the Secrets in Old Photographs by Karen Frisch-Ripley