Brian Sheffey is an expert in mid-Atlantic and Southern American genealogical research with an emphasis on the intersection of white, black, and Native American genealogy. He believes that studying family histories is an opportunity to link Americans from different backgrounds and enable them to connect with each other. His own passion was inspired by his father, and his father's drive and desire to discover the story of his family.
"""Practical Genealogy does something that most genealogy how-to volumes find difficult. Brian Sheffey takes a complex subject, simplifies it, and presents it to the reader in an attractive and useful format. I found the book downright fun to read--and I've read hundreds, if not thousands, of how-to-do genealogy books. Written for a wide audience, it covers research for multi-ethnic families, making it a perfect fit for most of us. Practical Genealogy is probably the best designed genealogy guide I've ever read. The artwork, titling, pull-quotes, illustrations, and type style are excellent and pleasing to the eye. I'm recommending this book to everyone--whether you've been researching for 45 years as I have, or you're just starting today."" --Leland K. Meitzler, GenealogyBlog.com ""All in all, this is an excellent book for the bookshelf of a beginning genealogist and a public library. It does not overwhelm the reader but serves as an introduction to the wonderful and fascinating world of genealogy, family history, heritage, and family stories."" --Randal J. Seaver, Genea-Musings"