| | Introduction | p. 9 |
| | Generational Assists | p. 14 |
| | Using the LDS Church | p. 19 |
| | The United States Census | p. 26 |
| | State Censuses & Mortality Schedules | p. 47 |
| | Probate Records and Wills | p. 64 |
| | Immigration & Naturalization Records | p. 77 |
| | Land Records | p. 110 |
| | Getting the Most Out of Visiting Cemeteries | p. 125 |
| | Military Records | p. 137 |
| | Church Records | p. 185 |
| | Bible Records | p. 193 |
| | Old Newspapers | p. 200 |
| | DNA Research | p. 210 |
| | Genealogy Software Review | p. 215 |
| | Subscription and Free Research Services | p. 221 |
| | Book List for Serious Genealogists | p. 230 |
| | Taking Your Research on the Road | p. 235 |
| | Curiosity & Detective-ism | p. 241 |
| | Glossary | p. 243 |
| | Appendices | p. 247 |
| | State Libraries & Archives | p. 247 |
| | State Departments of Vital Statistics | p. 253 |
| | National Archives Locations | p. 256 |
| | Day of the Week Tool | p. 258 |
| | Index | p. 266 |