Genealogy and Ancestry
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| Genealogy is the #1 hobby on the Internet and is becoming a passion for millions of people around the world. Genealogical information can be collaborated with others, and you can watch your family trees grow. You want to collect and collate as much information as you can. It is most exciting to start with your self and then turn toward the other members of your present generation. Then you progress by researching previous generations like Father and Mother, then step up one level at a time. Keep digging and researching to reach the possible root of your family tree. The word genealogy is derived from the Greek, and means the study of family history. The recorded histories of the descent of a person or family from their ancestors, are also often referred to as family trees or sometimes as lineages. If you think of a family tree as being a triangle, you would be the point at the top. An individual will usually have: You Two parents Four grandparents Eight great-grandparents Sixteen great-great-grandparents From you at the top, working downward, these form an ancestral pyramid. When you have gone back ten generations you have an impressive 1,024 ancestors, enough genealogy to keep you busy researching for a lifetime! When just beginning your family genealogy research, printed sources can be overwhelming and confusing. Being the ever-increasing amount of new materials it often proves difficult for even the professional researcher. |
Selected Reading
The Source: A Guidebook Of American Genealogy
"Whether you're a brand new genealogist trying to figure out where to begin, or a seasoned expert who's hit the proverbial brick wall The Source has the answers. Not only will it help you effectively use every imaginable type of genealogical record found in America, but you'll also learn how to take advantage of time-tested and cutting-edge research techniques, as well as ways to use your existing data as a springboard to more ancestral discoveries." (from ALA review)
Printed SourcesA GuideTo Published Genealogical Records
This guide will make your research easier by identifying, defining, and explaining how to use the myriad of printed genealogical sources. You'll learn about vital records, county histories, published indexed, and many other types of printed sources that can lead you to your ancestors.
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