The Family Tree Toolkit: A Comprehensive Guide to Uncovering Your Ancestry and Researching Genealogy [Paperback]

The popularity of studying our family history has been fueled by popular TV shows likeGenealogy Roadshow,Finding Your Roots, andWho Do You Think You Are?The ability to access records online has opened up the one time hobby for genealogy enthusiasts to the mainstream.

Companies like Ancestry.com, Familysearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage have spent millions of dollars making records available around the world. DNA technology continues to evolve and provides the instant gratification that we have become use to as a society. But then the question remains, what does that really mean?

Knowing your ancestry is more than just ethnic percentages it’s about creating and building a story about your family history.The Family Tree Toolkitis designed to help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming and sometimes treacherous waters of finding your ancestors.

Here is a roadmap to help you on this journey of discovery, whether you are looking for your African Asian, European, or Jewish ancestry.The Family Tree Toolkitguides you on how and where to begin, what records are available both online and in repositories, what to do once you find the information, how to share your story and of course DNA discoveries.Kenyatta D. Berrybegan her genealogical journey whilst in law school studying at the State Library of Michigan in Lansing. A frequent lecturer, writer and television personality, Berry focuses on African American Genealogy, Slave Ancestral Research, and DNA. She has been featured in numerous publications, most notably,Black EnterpriseandWall Street Journal. Berry serves as the 2019 Honorary Chair of Preservation Week for the American Library Association.

Berry is also the host ofGenealogy Roadshow, which is generating quite the buzz surrounding her expertise in the field of genealogy by colleagues and supporters. She consistently surprises and inspires people acrossl!