kellysthoughtsonblog

 In recent years, researching one's genealogy has become a popular hobby. If you have gotten interested in delving into the past, you'd want to do all you can to write the history up in a way that isn't boring. On the other hand, maybe a reunion is coming up and you were unanimously elected (except for your own vote!) to be the writer of the family's history. How can you get the best story out of the real life story of your kin? First, look for unifying threads among your family. Sure, there may be brown eyes or bald heads that show up with uncanny regularity, but look deeper into who those people really are or were. Are there a lot of preachers or teachers in your family line? Maybe they were migrant workers or European immigrants not so many generations ago. Perhaps family members have been known for their musical abilities or their stubbornness. Use these ideas to weave a thread throughout the story that ties it all together. If possible, interview the older relative...