02385cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500940014426400510023830000470028933600260033633700260036233800360038850000310042450801850045552013240064053400450196465300140200985600430202399900170206654459UtSlPG20260610134245.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCS1 aAllaben, Frank,d1867-192710aConcerning Genealogies :bBeing Suggestions of Value for All Interested in Family History 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-03-29  aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Concerning Genealogies" by Frank Allaben is a comprehensive guide on the practice of genealogical research, likely written in the early 20th century. This book serves as both an instructional manual and a philosophical commentary on the pursuit of family history, detailing the proper methods and the significance of tracing one's ancestry. Allaben emphasizes the appeal of genealogy as an engaging hobby that offers satisfaction and contributes to the historical record.  In this work, Allaben outlines the various elements involved in genealogical research, including gathering information from family sources, utilizing historical records, and compiling findings into readable formats. He introduces specific methodologies, such as the "Grafton Plan," which focuses on tracing direct lines of descent rather than merely recording all descendants of a common ancestor. The book also discusses the challenges faced during research, the joy of discovery, and the importance of maintaining accurate records and references. By encouraging readers to document their family histories with care, Allaben aims to elevate the practice of genealogy into a respected scholarly pursuit, going beyond simple names and dates to explore the rich narratives connected to one's ancestry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGenealogy40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54459  c95291d95291