Genealogy and You
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Genealogy has become an extremely popular pastime. It is natural to want to know more about one's history and roots. Genealogy can be defined as the study and recording of one's family history. The information discovered is normally compiled into a drawing called a family tree. Often a written account accompanies the family tree, providing flavor and colorful details that cannot be demonstrated pictorially.
In order to obtain the information for a family history record, you will need to do extensive research. How extensive your research will be depends on the purpose of your genealogy project. If you are simply interested in a family tree that covers a few generations, much of your research can be done within your immediate family. Interview older members of your family to discover the names and important dates connected with their parents and siblings. Also, check family Bibles and other heirlooms for information.
If you want to create a more extensive picture of your family history, you will eventually need to search through genealogy records. Sources that you may use include military records, land records, census records and the social security death index. Each of these types of records can provide information on your ancestors.
Think of a family tree as a mystery waiting to be solved. You will take on the role of genealogy detective, gathering evidence and interviewing those who might be able to provide clues in your quest. Each bit of information that you gather will lead you to new sources and new questions.
Although it is not necessary, genealogy software can assist you in compiling your genealogy. Better genealogy software will often include checklists of hints, tips and tricks that can prove invaluable. Genealogy software may also be linked to research websites that can search a long list of records with a simple click. Some type of automatic family tree maker is usually included as part of the package.
Whether or not you purchase software designed specifically for genealogy, it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the variety of tools that are available online. From the mega-site ancestry.com to smaller forums for sharing information, the internet has dramatic implications for those interested in genealogy. Once a solitary pastime that involved long hours in dusty file rooms, genealogy has now become a social activity that connects researchers worldwide. This can also cut your research time drastically, as the interconnectedness of the community makes it likely that you will eventually meet someone whose research intersects with your own.
Passing the time with genealogy can be a great way to develop a new interest that may turn into a lifelong passion. You'll learn much about your family history as you create a family tree, and you'll meet both friends who share the love of genealogy as well as people who may be researching the same family line as you are.
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Today's Tip On Genealogy
What is a family tree?
The family tree is the written record of a family's genealogy. Often, a pictorial diagram shows the ancestry at a glance. This is generally accompanied by a written compilation of important details that are not reflected in the pictorial diagram. Try to write this as an interesting account of your family's life that someone else would want to read. The written account will add color and flavor to the bare details reflected in the diagram. Although hand drawn family trees are quite striking, you will probably want to take advantage of computer software that will automatically generate the family tree based on the data that you input. Begin entering information immediately and be sure to add to it regularly.
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