Genealogy at a Glance: Finding Female Ancestors

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Throughout history women have been silent partners. As a rule, they left behind few records of themselves because they had few legal rights. When they married, they generally gave up their maiden name, which faded from the records; they couldnÔÇÖt own land in their own name and sometimes couldnÔÇÖt even leave wills. They have come to be known as the “hidden half” of the family, and they are notoriously difficult to research. But with some basic instructions and a few well-placed suggestions offered in this Genealogy at a Glance research guide, Sharon Carmack shows you how to get around these obstacles and create a complete family history.