Family History Month

August is Family History Month! Take a look at the selection of titles the library has to offer and come along to one of our Family History Month Events: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/family-local-history

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Updated July 23, 2025
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A dictionary of family history : the genealogists' abc
Scott, Jonathan
Paper Book
Part encyclopedia, part dictionary, part almanac - Jonathan Scott's Dictionary of Family History doesn't claim to be exhaustive, but it is practical, easy to use, entertaining and genuinely informative. It is the kind of book you can dip into or use as a starting point for deeper study, and it is...
The family history book : how to trace your ancestors in Australia
Gilmartin, Cassie
Paper Book
The definitive guide to discovering your family story. Do you wonder if that family legend your grandparents told was true? Do you have a convict ancestor you want to know more about? Or have you never known much about your family and would like to find out more?The Family History Book takes you...
The family tree guide to DNA testing and genetic genealogy
Bettinger, Blaine T.
Paper Book
Unlock the family secrets in your DNA! Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most cutting edge tool available. This plain-English guide (newly updated and expanded to include th latest DNA developments) will teach you what DNA tests are available; the...
The Family Tree guidebook to Europe : your essential guide to trace your genealogy in Europe
Dolan, Allison
Paper Book
Your passport to European research! Chart your research course to find your European ancestors with the beginner-friendly, how-to instruction in this book. This one-of-a-kind collection provides invaluable information about more than 35 countries in a single source. Each of the...
It runs in the family : understanding more about your ancestors
Symes, Ruth A.
Paper Book
In the quest to uncover our family history, we turn to written records, the family album and even heirlooms. However, they can often be difficult to interpret and sometimes pose more questions than they answer: Why didn't my ancestors smile for the camera? Why did great-grandfather wear a beard...
It's not all online : a guide to genealogy sources offline
Hicks, Shauna
Paper Book
"What are you missing out on? Most researchers these days use the internet extensively in their search for their ancestors but it is very important to remember that not everything is indexed, digitised and online ... This publication explores the various places that there may be additional and more...
The lost family : how DNA testing is upending who we are
Copeland, Libby
Ebook
"A fascinating exploration of the mysteries ignited by DNA genealogy testing--from the intensely personal and concrete to the existential and unsolvable." --Tana French, New York Times-bestselling author You swab your cheek or...
Organize your genealogy : strategies and solutions for every researcher
Smith, Drew
Paper Book
Get Your Research in Order! Stop struggling to manage all your genealogy facts, files, and data--make a plan of attack to maximize your progress. Organize Your Genealogy will show you how to use tried-and-true methods and the latest tech tools and genealogy software to...
Who do you think you are? : the essential guide to tracing your family history
Waddell, Dan.
Paper Book
Published against a big multimedia TV event, this book is a jargon-free idiot's guide to tracing your family history. Light in tone, sometimes funny, often moving, and aimed at absolutely everyone, the book combines both stats and pub facts, with very real emotions as people discover the heroes and...

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