Discover your past. "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots," are the words of publisher Marcus Garvey. Take the time to discover a little bit about your past. Spend an afternoon with an older member of your family asking them to recount stories that they know about your family's roots. Look through family photo albums to put a face to a name. Check out your local library for any genealogy resources they may have. You could even locate a genealogy class in your community. There are on-line resources available that make family documents available to you. How deep into this research you want to go is certainly up to you. However, knowing a little of your family history gives you a heritage to take pride in. Discover yours today.
Challenge: Use your Discovery Journal to create a family tree. Begin with those family members that you already know. Try to go back one generation more using available resources. If available sign up for a trial membership with an online resource. Play around with the site and see what you can discover.
I love helping people discover their roots!
ReplyDeleteYou inspired me earlier this year to investigate mine a little more fully. Thanks.
DeleteHave you seen the series on TV called "Who do you think you are?" The breakthrough on finding the roots of these stars is so fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of it, but never watched it. I've considered having my DNA tested by Ancestry. com. I'll have to keep an eye out for the show.
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