User:Jamestanner

I am the moderator for the states of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah in the United States. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I am also a member of the Wiki Support Team. Please feel free to go to my Sandbox page.

Background
I live in Provo, Utah and presently serve as a missionary at the BYU Family History Library. I work with patrons and teach classes. I also serve on the Board of Directors of The Family History Guide.

In 1979, I moved to Mesa from Scottsdale, Arizona. I was employed as a trial attorney for 39 years but am now fully retired. From 1982 to approximately 1993, I owned and operated an Apple computer store in Mesa. I also was part owner of a Macintosh software development company.

I have been involved in genealogical research for approximately 38 years, with most of my research in the U.S., England, and Denmark.

I have been constantly involved in scanning family history documents, primarily from my family, for the past 20 years or so.

Current Projects
I am very much involved in writing, most of which is either work or Blog related. You can read my current Blog posts on the following websites: Genealogy's Star Rejoice, and be exceeding glad...

I have been involved in photography since I was about 10 years old. You can see a huge selection of my photographs in current posts and older posts on the following website:

Walking Arizona

PhotoArizona360

I was also been involved in a graphics design and website development company for over 30 years. The business is now run primarily by my wife and is called Bookmark Graphics.

My Education

 * B.A. Spanish, University of Utah
 * M.A. Linguistics, University of Utah
 * J.D. Law, Arizona State University

I have Arizona Community College Certificates in Spanish, Computer Information Systems and Law.

Other Involvement
I was involved with the Boy Scouts of America in some capacity or another for about 25 years or so.

Contact Information
James L. Tanner 1382 E. 2300 North, Provo, Utah 84604 E-mail genealogyarizona@gmail.com

Bibliography of Publications

 * Miller, Wick R., James L. Tanner, and Lawrence P. Foley. 1971. "A Lexicostatistic Study of Shoshoni Dialects". Anthropological Linguistics. 13, no. 4: 142-164.
 * Miller, Wick R. A Lexicostatistic Study of Shoshoni Dialects. Languages and Cultures of Western North America. 1971.
 * Graham, John K., and James L. Tanner. Curing Residential Real Estate Title Defects. Eau Claire, WI: National Business Institute, 2006.
 * Lotardo, John T., Patricia A. Premeau, and James L. Tanner. How to Obtain Good Title in Arizona Real Estate Transactions. Eau Claire, WI: National Business Institute, 2006.
 * Anderson, Robert G., Patricia A. Premeau, and James L. Tanner. Resolving Real Estate Title Defects. Eau Claire, Wis: National Business Institute, 2006.
 * Graham, John K., and James L. Tanner. Recognizing and Curing Arizona Real Estate Title Problems. Eau Claire, WI: National Business Institute, 2005.
 * Anderson, Robert G., Patricia A. Premeau, and James L. Tanner. Arizona Real Estate Title: Identifying Defects and Finding Solutions . Eau Claire, WI: National Business Institute, 2005. ((WorldCat|62880281}}
 * Jones, Mack T., and James L. Tanner. Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case in Arizona. Eau Clair, WI: NBI, Inc, 2002.
 * Tanner, James L., The Guide to FamilySearch Online, Mesa, Arizona Bookmark Graphics, 2011.

In cooperation with FamilyHistoryExpos, Inc., I am co-author of a number of books for sale on the FamilyHistoryExpos.com website and through Amazon.com. Here is the list of books currently for sales including some where I am not a co-author. For more information all the books available go to the FamilyHistoryExpos.com Website.


 * Hansen, Holly T., Ruth E. Maness AG, Arlene H. Eakle PhD, and James L. Tanner.Scandinavian Research Guide: Sources and Strategies. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, and James L. Tanner. The Power of Marriage Documents: Research Guide. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., James L. Tanner, and Arlene H. Eakle. US Land and Tax Records: Research Guide. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., James L. Tanner, and Arlene H. Eakle Ph.D. The Ins and Outs of Probate for Genealogists: Research Guide. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Judith E. Wight, Arlene H. Eakle, and James L. Tanner. British Isles: Research Guide. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Ruth E. Maness, Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Locating Ancestors in the Old Country. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, In-depth Census Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Beginning Military Research, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Southern States Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, New England: Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Maness, Ruth E. and Holly T. Hansen, German and Scandinavian Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Ruth E. Maness, Arlene H. Eakle, German Research Guide: Sources, Strategies & Methodology, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Virginia Research Guide, Bypassing the Burned Counties, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Recovering from Record Loss: A Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Cemetery and Sexton Records: A Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Vital Records: A Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.
 * Hansen, Holly T., Arlene H. Eakle, James L. Tanner, Learn to Use Court Records: A Research Guide, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.
 * Hansen, Holly T., James L. Tanner and Kimberly A. Savage, Be a FamilySearch Expert, CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016.