How to write a family history 10 Articles

by Dream Catcher

Feeling "connected" to a family is glue that keeps us grounded and gives us a much needed sense of belonging. Family histories, if not in written form, then as stories passed down from generation to generation, have exist...read more

by V. Kumar

Writing family history amounts to living all those years that preceded your existence, streaming through those unknown waters which your ancestors cleared before they landed in the world to which you owe your existence. Wh...read more

by Shilo Dawn Goodson

Writing a family history can be an interesting and enjoyable experience. Even people who don't normally like history often find it fun to learn about people who lived years and years ago. These stories are even more exci...read more

by Kimberly Bunch

PRESERVING FAMILY HISTORY Don't rely solely on your memory of your parents and relatives for future reference because that will someday, probably be something that you will regret. If something happens to anyone you love ...read more

by Rachelle de Bretagne

When Anne Frank began to keep records of her family story that became a part of history, little did she know the significance that her writings would gain for a worldwide audience. Though many families live what they see a...read more

by John Graham

Writing a family history by using lists of dates and relationships generally produces a dull story even clothed in wonderful descriptive material. That's why most histories of this sort have to be privately published. Unle...read more

by Shelia West

Writing a family history is not as simple as most people think. Past generations did not keep records like the ones kept today. And although people did try to keep some records, often they were only the basic information...read more

by Ted Sherman

With all the contemporary tools available to you, don't just write your family history. Make a major production. If you've been appointed or have volunteered to write a family history, do it with enthusiasm and skills, so ...read more

by Casey Case

How many times have you heard someone say, "We should write a book about our family's history?" Every one has a story. Every life is unique. Unfortunately, most people never actually tackle the project because of t...read more

by Jim1307

Learning your family history can be a fascinating subject to undertake, even though it may take you many years to produce a decent sized picture that describes your ancestral roots. The first thing a family detective shou...read more