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Megan’s Books

The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island: Uncovering the True Story of the First Immigrant to Arrive at America’s Isle of Hope

On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore of Ireland tripped into the pages of history and became the poster child of immigration by being the first to arrive at Ellis Island. And then she disappeared. Adding insult to injury, a different Annie Moore usurped her place in history decades later. Now – 150 years after her birth and 100 years after her death – a determined genealogist finally sets the record straight and reveals the true story of Ellis Island’s first.

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Who Do You Think You Are?: The Essential Guide to Tracing Your Family History – Companion guide to the show “Who Do You Think You Are?”. Featuring step-by-step instructions, from digging through old photos to finding the best online resources.

Hey, America, Your Roots Are Showing – You’ve read the headlines, now get the inside story as the “Indiana Jones of genealogy” reveals how she cracked her news-making cases. “Watch out Watson and Crick! Megan Smolenyak decodes our fascinating, complicated past in this tour de force of detective work.” — Ken Burns

In Search Of Our Ancestors – With over 100 true stories of the amazing luck, unexpected kindness, and unusual serendipity encountered by researchers as they explore their roots, In Search of Our Ancestors offers an inspirational look at the rewards of family history. No story is longer than a few pages, but most are such touchingly personal tales.

Trace Your Roots With DNA: Use Your DNA to Complete Your Family Tree – Written by two of the country’s top genealogists, this authoritative book is the first to explain how new and groundbreaking genetic testing can help you research your ancestry.