Suellen Ocean found the history of Indian removals, rolls, lists, censuses and enumerations complicated and confusing while searching for her allusive Native American ancestry. In the fourth book of her Secret Genealogy series, Ocean thoughtfully gives the reader the guidance they need to search for their own Native ancestry. After reading this book you'll have both the keys and a better understanding of what's required for the amateur to navigate bureaucracies and websites that hold the answers to their questions. Read Secret Genealogy IV, Native Americans Hidden in Our Family Trees, before you begin your search. Darleen rated it 3 of 5 stars Good practical hints for beginning and mid-level researchers. Some good resources as well. The book is very readable and contains important historical information as well as how to advice. Posted on Goodreads A book to help you through the confusing process of NativeAmerican genealogy. Read "Secret Genealogy IV, Native Americans Hidden inOur Family Trees," before you begin your search. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sonoma State University,Suellen Ocean does her writing from the hills of Northern California. She beganwriting professionally for print and radio broadcasting in the late 1980's. Herfirst self-published book led to her becoming "officially" published,when in 1998 she was asked to participate in the anthology, "The SimpleLife" through Berkley Books, New York. She is the author of twenty-twobooks on diverse subjects.