There is a river of life in each one of us that contains our ancestors and our descendants. We carry bits and pieces of them in our memories, our body structure, our habits, and our family traditions. It is commonplace in these hectic times for us to think that we are separate selves forging our own way into the future. But we are connected to our parents and grandparents and a long line stretching backwards in time.
Genealogists Paul Blake and Maggie Loughran present "52 brilliant ideas" to help you discover your roots. The Internet has made it easier to track down information about distant ancestors and interesting facts about birthplaces. Here are some of the tips offered in the paperback:
• Make use of memorabilia in your home stuffed away in boxes.
• Check out newspaper stories related to
your relatives.
• Delve into education records.
• Follow the branches of your family's migrations.
• Use old postcards as a way of seeing your street or community from another perspective.
Blake and Loughran include ideas on projects that will enable you to dig deeper into your own personal history as well.
