| Genealogy studies family ancestries and histories. | | | | it since tracing it can take many years in do it. It |
| These are activities that are enjoyable and often | | | | is one of the best hobbies you can have so |
| amusing; most of the fun in genealogy is in the | | | | please enjoy it. Everyday when you work on |
| research and finding as well as the folks you | | | | your genealogy you will find something new in |
| meet along the way | | | | your past. |
| The different thing about genealogy is that it | | | | Genealogy is a wonderful hobby for all age |
| requires a person who is inquisitive, intelligent, | | | | groups, including children. It can provide an |
| enjoys learning, knows how to solve a puzzle, and | | | | opportunity to develop a strong sense of family |
| does not give up when there is a brick wall. | | | | and to bridge the gap between generations. When |
| Discovering your ancestry gives you a personal | | | | you research your family roots, it seems that the |
| connection with history and helps to establish a | | | | history come alive and it improves your ability to |
| firm identity and pride in your background. | | | | organize, plan and communicate. Children can have |
| Knowledge of who you are and where your | | | | so much fun playing detective, which they won't |
| family comes from helps you connect with | | | | even realize that they are learning along the way. |
| multiple generations and age groups. Studying and | | | | Ask your grandchildren to help you unravel the |
| writing about family history is a creative outlet for | | | | mystery of your family history, and you will be |
| anyone who enjoys research and writing. What's | | | | starting them on the journey of a lifetime. |
| more, the end result is a priceless gift left for | | | | The quickest way to make progress in |
| future generations. A personalized knowledge of | | | | genealogical research is to connect with someone |
| the past helps most people come to terms with | | | | who is further along or is more experienced than |
| their own life changes. Knowing about your own | | | | you are. A large part of the fun of genealogy is |
| family history perhaps makes you a little less | | | | the relationships you develop with people along |
| judgmental about other people. | | | | the way. |
| In doing your genealogy in life you have to enjoy | | | | |