Yesterday I was pleased to see a family photograph of my Daughter, Kayla Moore and her Husband Mac with their children, Ian 2 ½ months old, Claire 23 months along with John and Zoey Ross, Mac’s children. The picture hit me between the eyes with a great impact because it showed my family with many ‘roots’ added to our family tree which I have been working on for the past few years. Yet another round of digging and documenting. The reason I write this is because I like to try and stress the importance of keeping family records and starting to trace your roots. In today’s society, one that is so dependent on instant gratification, very few young people find the time to do any genealogy work other than surfin the net and taking for granted what’s online is fact. For years handwritten notes have been the norm, traveling afar, knocking on doors, visiting cemeteries, talking with strangers who are relatives in fact, copying old delicate photographs and documents. These are all part of the journey. If more do not partake in this trip, less will be known for future generations to rely on. I ask all that read this to consider starting on this great adventure, it is not boring…believe me! Do it for your family, do it now.
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