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Genealogy is the study of family ancestries and histories. Professionals and hobbyists use genealogical research to create family trees, ancestral timelines and detailed historical documents. These tools and others document the history and relationships in a family's lineage.
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Fast Facts
- The word "genealogy" is derived from the Greek words for "family" (genea) and "knowledge" (logos)
- Originally concerned with the ancestry of rulers and nobles
- Much modern genealogical research is done using the Internet
- Many websites allow users to create an personal online family tree
- DNA analysis is increasingly being used to verify genealogical theories
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The Process
Most genealogical research starts with interviewing family members to glean preliminary ancestral knowledge. This information usually is charted via a family tree in either paper or electronic form. The family tree serves as both a record of accomplishment and a guide for future research. Once they have gained an initial understanding of the people, places and events involved in a family's history, genealogists then search historical documents such as birth, death, adoption, marriage and divorce certificates, obituaries, newspapers, city directories and medical, military, census and church records to provide factual evidence of historical events, people, and connections. These documents lend precision to dates recalled anecdotally and offer insight into additional lines of investigation. Genealogists further their research by visiting locations relevant to the family, using DNA to establish lineage, and sharing information with people are tracing the same family lines. -
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Not sold on GenealogyWise yet - but we are all signing up, aren't we? #genealogy
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Indiaman now interactive format on-line. Looks great! Will other magazines take note? Check free sample http://www.indiaman.com #genealogy
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has enjoyed having Lolo and Audrey these two days - but it really cut into my #genealogy time. Fun making family history, though!
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