History buffs like me have gathered many interesting real-life stories from older family members. It's important to document these stories for future generations.
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| John T. Cook, c. 1900, my Grandpa |
Seniors are Links to Family Ancestors
Senior Storytellers
We seniors are the storytellers; we are important living links to ancestors for our children and grandchildren, so take time to document this vital legacy for them. Perhaps our younger generations aren't interested in family history now, but I assure you they will be at some point in their lives. How wonderful it can be if you documented their family tree to carry on!
Family Stories are Unique
Families may recall old family lore in conjunction with history and places. It's interesting to read a family story about Great Uncle Charlie or Grandmother Hulda, whether it covers heroic deeds, outlaws, eras, accidents, a skeleton in the closet, or Civil War, Revolutionary War, World War I or II experiences. Last season the NBC Network presented "Who Do You Think You Are?" on TV. It covered genealogical journeys of noted celebrities. Just think, your family history may be just as fascinating and entertaining!
Genealogy Workshop
Last week I attended the Family History Expo Program in Sandy, Utah. There were many new ancestry researchers, and to no one's surprise, some attending have been family genealogists for 40 years and more!
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