Welcome to the fascinating
world of genealogy! Genealogy offers ways for you to discover exciting
information about your family history including the social and economical
status of your ancestors.
Imagine the wonder in discovering that somewhere in
your lineage there is a notable figure in history, a war hero or perhaps
nobility. Whether there is a person of distinguished valor or just simple folk
in your family tree each of them has lived a life worth investigating. Each has
a story to tell. Your family’s life stories are the refection and remembrance
of the people you came from and their place in the world. They are links
between long ago and the present.
Recounting the history of your family is a
way to pay tribute to them and an earlier time.
This book is intended to help
you step by step learn the process of tracing your family history We will cover
how to begin searching, where to search and what to look for in your search. We
try to make the process as simple as possible and use every means available to
point you in the right direction to make your search as easy as possible.
Depending on how far back in
time you intend to go, there will be a lot of information that needs to be
sifted through in order to get the information that you are looking for. It
will take a great deal of patience, determination and resourcefulness, but the
journey will be well worth it.
You will find a treasure trove
of rich and intriguing history in photographs, diaries, or even family legends
that you can record and preserve for future generations. Come along and explore
the many ways to unearth the roots of your family tree and reveal the missing
pieces of your family puzzle. Let’s get
started!
