Solomon Hays was one lucky guy. He was a branch on D. L. Collin’s family tree and, from reading this book, D.L. has most knowledge than most on the subject of genealogy.
Now, I must admit from the beginning that I, also, am a genealogist and have taught classes, gone to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT, cried in a California cemetery when I found a gr-grandfather’s grave and then given it all up because I was tired of it.

Well, Ms. Collin has fixed that! This book will help anyone who can type a surname find what they are looking for. The articles are up to date, interestingly written and provide a wealth of information. There are things I didn’t know (lots of them!) and things I had forgotten – all put down for you to ponder and use.

Notes about groups like the Immigrant Ships Transcriber’s Guild whom I wish I had known about before, family histories included to teach a lesson – this book is absolutely full of stories and helpful hints, all tied together with easy to understand prose. If you even thing you might “someday” want to pursue your roots this is one of the best sources I have come across. I will keep the e-book I received for review but will also purchase a paperback for underlining, tagging, etc. because this is a keeper. ( )