| Everyone describes genealogy as being an | | | | grandparents. You can talk with them to find the |
| extremely popular hobby, up there with gardening | | | | start point for your genealogical research. Photos |
| and stamp and coin collecting. Many people are | | | | and letters are also the source of your |
| interested in the history of their families. | | | | information. Some of these things may be hidden |
| The increasing popularity of family history brought | | | | in old books. |
| this trend to national attention in 1995. In 1995, | | | | In these days, you can find many website on |
| some 113 million adults in the US, or four out of | | | | genealogy. The Internet makes genealogical |
| ten of us, were at least somewhat interested in | | | | research much easier. There are many websites |
| family history. This made genealogy one of | | | | which provide services for helping people explore |
| America's most popular hobbies. | | | | their family history. These websites include many |
| Most people these days have more free time | | | | historical records such as births, deaths, |
| than ever before. Many also have more | | | | marriages, and military service. On the Internet, |
| disposable income. This means that people are on | | | | you also can find many suggestions and tips about |
| the look out for something new and interesting to | | | | how to find your ancestors and how to write |
| take up as a hobby. Genealogy certainly fits the | | | | your family's history. |
| bill. | | | | Genealogy grows in popularity partially because it |
| Some people take genealogy because they want | | | | provides a lot of fun. At the same time, it |
| to confirm the story they heard about a family | | | | enriches your knowledge on history. Through |
| member, others just want to know their family's | | | | genealogy, you can not only know better about |
| history. | | | | your ancestors but also yourself. |
| One of the best sources is your parents and | | | | |