NGS Publication "Genealogy and the Law" Now Available on Kindle

The following is from the National Genealogical Society.


Genealogy and the Law: A Guide to Legal Sources for the Family Historian by Kay Haviland 

Freilich, CG^SM, CGL^SM, FNGS, and William B. Freilich, Esq., is now available as a Kindle eBook. First published by the National Genealogical Society (NGS) as asoftcover book on 1 September 2014, Genealogy and the Law guides readers through the variety of legal sources that genealogists need to explain many of the events that occurred in their ancestors’ lives. Land ownership, estate administration, and taxation are a few of the many aspects of life that cannot be fully understood without knowledge of the law in effect at the time.  

Written by an award-wining genealogist and an attorney, the textbook uniquely combines the perspectives of genealogy and the law. It covers the language of the law, how to find pertinent laws, the kinds of sources available, where they can be found, citation of legal works, and how to apply legal research to genealogical problems.  

The Kindle edition is available on Amazon for $9.95. The print edition is available on the NGS website.  

Founded in 1903, the National Genealogical Society is dedicated to genealogical education, exemplary standards of research, and the preservation of genealogical records. The Arlington, Virginia, based nonprofit is the premier national society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced family historian, seeking excellence in publications, educational offerings, and guidance in research. It also offers many opportunities to interact with other genealogists.