The Family Tree Scottish Genealogy Guide: How to Trace Your Ancestors in Scotland

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You take the high road, and I'll take the low - and your genealogy research will be in Scotland before you know it! This book will help you discover your Scottish heritage at all stages of your research, from identifying your immigrant ancestor to tracking down records in the old country. Inside, you'll learn all about all the various genealogy records available both in the United States and Scotland, plus where to find them in online record databases and archives. In addition, you'll receive a brief rundown of Scottish history, naming traditions, and geography - including the key administrative districts useful for finding records. Whether your ancestors hail from the Highlands or the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond, this book will help you grow your family tree in Scotland. AUTHOR: Amanda Epperson is a genealogy writer and lecturer who holds a PhD in history from the University of Glasgow in Scotland, with emphasis in emigration from Scotland to the United States. She runs the Scottish Emigration Blog (scottishemigration.blogspot.com, 1,400 views/month) and has spoken at various libraries and genealogical conferences. Her writing credits include Family Tree Magazine, Internet Genealogy, and History Magazine. In addition to writing and speaking, Epperson has taught history at numerous colleges (including the University of Akron) and works as a researcher and editor at Genalogists.com. 100 b/w illustrations

Amanda Epperson (Berea, OH) www.scottishemigration.blogspot.com> is a writer, lecturer, and professional genealogist. She holds a PhD in history from the University of Glasgow, with emphasis in emigration from Scotland to the United States.