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Beginning Genealogy

Books Available in the Washington State Library

This is a list of general genealogy books we hold in our library to help you get started in your genealogy research. This is not an exhaustive list, but a small sample. Search our library catalog for more books. Click on Genealogy Collections to limit your search to the genealogy collection.


African American Genealogy Research

GEN 973.0496 HAIT 2011

 

Ancestral Trails: The Complete Guide to British Genealogy and Family History

GEN 941 HERBER 2006

 

Family History 101: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Your Ancestors

GEN 929.1072 MELNYK 2005

 

The Family Tree Guide Book: Everything You Need to Know to Trace Your Genealogy Across North America

GEN 970 FAMILY 2002