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Robin R. Foster is at it again! With "My Best Genealogy Tips: Quick Keys to Research Ancestry, Book 2," she has created another historical records resource for beginners and seasoned researchers. Get your book or eBook at Amazon. It's available for pre-order from now until May 31, 2023.
Robin R. Foster, a member of the South Carolina Genealogical Society, Columbia Chapter, is an experienced researcher who has given numerous presentations and answered thousands of questions from researchers around the globe.
She has seen people make common mistakes like using family trees rather than historical records and not remembering to include important things in their research. So, she wrote My Best Genealogy Tips: Quick Keys to Research Ancestry, Book 2 with the intention of helping beginners and seasoned researchers alike to avoid these common pitfalls.
In her book, Robin outlined the steps for conducting an oral history interview, detailed the information available on FamilySearch.org, and suggested resources for researching ancestors in different regions. She also stressed the importance of telling your own family history and shared insider knowledge that even expert researchers often forget about.
Become proficient with the Research Wiki where you look for resources that match where your ancestors lived. Finally, she provided helpful tips on obtaining permission to use photos you find during your research.