OK, you’ve done the hard stuff. You’ve collected the names, dates and places you need, and you’ve supported that information with documentation, but what does that really tell you about your family? In brand new programming we’ve just added to the site, Ancestors, Writing a Family History, we learn that in addition to preserving documents and photos, it’s also important to preserve a family’s history, the overwhelming majority of which lies in the memories of your relatives.
In Part I of this series, we learn that the place to begin our quest to write and publish a family history is with our oldest living relatives. While they may initially feel uncomfortable sharing, or uncertain that their memories may be helpful, their too frequently untapped recollections are often the goldmines that will help to jump-start your endeavor. This series is a must-see for anyone who wants to add depth to their family's story.
Og from Roots Television