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Genealogy Resources

A guide to conducting genealogical research with library & online resources.

What is Genealogy?

"To forget one's ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root." Chinese proverb

Genealogy is becoming increasingly popular across the world, as individuals seek to connect with their past. Paul H. Thompson Library is host to books, databases, and some artifacts that could prove useful to budding and experienced genealogists alike. From books such as, The 55th North Carolina in the Civil War: A History and Roster, and The Civil War and Yadkin County, North Carolina: A History with Contemporary Photographs and Letters, to local collections of Vietnam Veterans' experiences at war, the Paul H. Thompson Library and Archive is a treasure trove waiting to be used.

Note: Paul H. Thompson Library, its staff, and the institution of Fayetteville Technical Community College do not support or endorse the use of any of the sites listed on this page. Please use caution when dealing with sites requiring subscriptions and remember to always protect your account information and identity.

Questions to Ask and Pedigree Charts

Books Available In Library

Genealogy Standards Second Edition

Author: Ancestry.com (Firm)

Publication Date: [2019]

Call Number: CS8.5 .B38 2019

Professional Genealogy

Author: Mills, Elizabeth Shown

Publication Date: 2018

Call Number: CS9 .P762 2018

Futureface

Author: Wagner, Alex

Publication Date: [2018]

Call Number: CT275 .W2233 A3 2018

Mastering Genealogical Documentation

Author: Jones, Thomas W., Ph.D. 

Publication Date: 2017

Call Number: CS14 .J67 2017

The Researcher's Guide to American Genealogy. 4th Edition

Author: Greenwood, Val

Publication Date: 2017

Call Number: CS47 .G79 2017

Ancestors: Who We Are and Where We Come From

Author: Hertzel, David

Publication Date: 2017

Call Number: CS14 H48 2017

Genealogy for Beginners

Author: Pennavaria, Katherine 1959 -

Publication Date: [2020]

Call Number: CS16 .P443 2020

Roots Quest: Inside America's Genealogy Boom

Author: Hogan, Jackie

Publication Date: [2019]

Call Number: CS9 H64 2019

A Genealogist's Guide to Discovering Your Immigrant and Ethnic Ancestors

Author: Carmack, Sharon DeBartolo, 1956-

Publication Date: [2000]

Call Number: CS49 .C384 2000