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==== <br>What is genealogy? What is heritage?<br>  ====
==== <br>What is genealogy? What is heritage?<br>  ====


<br>Genealogy is the study of a family’s origins and history and is often referred to as a family history. The first known use was in the 14th century to display a pedigree of royal, aristocratic, or clerical blood lines as a means of gaining and commanding respect.&nbsp; Some family trees, like that of Confucius, have been found to list 80 generations dating back 2,500 years.  
<br>Genealogy is the study of a family’s origins and history and is often referred to as a family history. The first known use was in the 14th century to display a pedigree of royal, aristocratic, or clerical blood lines as a means of gaining and commanding respect.&nbsp; Some family trees, like that of Confucius, have been found to list 80 generations dating back 2,500 years.<br>
 
 
 
[[Image:1585_FamilyTree.jpg|right|250px|A family tree from 1585]]Initially passed down by word of mouth the family genealogy was later depicted in the form of stylish paintings and documents.&nbsp; It has currently gained international interest as access to more and more on-line records has resulted in significant advances in its documentation and display capabilities.&nbsp; As it was in the times of an ancient king’s genealogy which showed his relationship to the gods, today’s family histories continue to be a form of storytelling to preserve the past for future generations. In today’s climate, the more accurately one can document the past the more likely it will survive through the ages. Today’s genealogy can take the form of simply collecting and preserving family information, all the way up to adding information to the “world tree”.


[[Image:1585 FamilyTree.jpg|right|250px|A family tree from 1585]]Initially passed down by word of mouth the family genealogy was later depicted in the form of stylish paintings and documents.&nbsp; It has currently gained international interest as access to more and more on-line records has resulted in significant advances in its documentation and display capabilities.&nbsp; As it was in the times of an ancient king’s genealogy which showed his relationship to the gods, today’s family histories continue to be a form of storytelling to preserve the past for future generations. In today’s climate, the more accurately one can document the past the more likely it will survive through the ages. Today’s genealogy can take the form of simply collecting and preserving family information, all the way up to adding information to the “world tree”.


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Also see a short article on [[What Is Heritage?|"'''What is Heritage?'''"]].  
Also see a short article on [[What Is Heritage?|"'''What is Heritage?'''"]].  
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===== <br>Preserving information and memories (questions produce answers).  =====
===== <br>Preserving information and memories (questions produce answers).  =====


[[Image:Wooden_hourglass_3.jpg|right|60px]]Just ask questions before it’s too late (before the information is forgotten or your ancestors are no longer accessible).&nbsp; Who are all those people in the old photographs?&nbsp; What was it like when you were a kid? How did you meet your spouse?&nbsp; Did you have a dog when you were little?&nbsp; Always remember that there are no stupid questions if there are answers to those [[Creating A Personal History|'''questions''']] but you have to ask those questions before time runs out.<br>  
[[Image:Wooden hourglass 3.jpg|right|60px|Wooden hourglass 3.jpg]]Just ask questions before it’s too late (before the information is forgotten or your ancestors are no longer accessible).&nbsp; Who are all those people in the old photographs?&nbsp; What was it like when you were a kid? How did you meet your spouse?&nbsp; Did you have a dog when you were little?&nbsp; Always remember that there are no stupid questions if there are answers to those [[Creating A Personal History|'''questions''']] but you have to ask those questions before time runs out.<br>  


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As mentioned earlier this first step or goal is the most important because it is defined by a finite time limit.&nbsp; Access to much of the information and memories of the previous generation will be lost forever if action is not taken immediately.&nbsp; So if you do nothing else, at least find and record as many of these answers as possible and collect copies of all the old photos and documents.&nbsp; You will regret it later if you put it off too long.  
As mentioned earlier this first step or goal is the most important because it is defined by a finite time limit.&nbsp; Access to much of the information and memories of the previous generation will be lost forever if action is not taken immediately.&nbsp; So if you do nothing else, at least find and record as many of these answers as possible and collect copies of all the old photos and documents.&nbsp; You will regret it later if you put it off too long.  


A suggested list of questions to ask can be found in an article about the [[Creating Oral Histories|'''interview process'''&nbsp; (Appendix B)]] which will get you started in capturing the answers which are important to understanding the lives that your ancestors lived.&nbsp; Remember, the question '''why''' is just as important as the questions '''who, what, when, '''and'''where'''.  
A suggested list of questions to ask can be found in an article about the [[Creating Oral Histories|'''interview process'''&nbsp; (Appendix B)]] which will get you started in capturing the answers which are important to understanding the lives that your ancestors lived.&nbsp; Remember, the question '''why''' is just as important as the questions '''who, what, when''', and '''where'''.  


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[[Image:Thumb DetectiveSilhoette.png|left|100px|Thumb DetectiveSilhoette.png]]You can utilize this Research Wiki for finding additional information to assist you in the learning process but its primary function is to identify the location of records and to provide the knowledge base on how to access and use those records. State and county information is available for the United States as well as many other countries.&nbsp; Please note that It is not required to have an active account with FamilySearch to browse this wiki but you must be signed in inorder to create or edit any of the articles.<br>  
[[Image:Thumb DetectiveSilhoette.png|left|100px|Thumb DetectiveSilhoette.png]]You can utilize this Research Wiki for finding additional information to assist you in the learning process but its primary function is to identify the location of records and to provide the knowledge base on how to access and use those records. State and county information is available for the United States as well as many other countries.&nbsp; Please note that It is not required to have an active account with FamilySearch to browse this wiki but you must be signed in inorder to create or edit any of the articles.<br>  


 
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You can also access the [https://familysearch.org/search '''LDS records collections'''] without an LDS account inorder to search the records that are currently on-line and anyone has full access to the LDS [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|'''local history centers''']] that can give you assistance and access to records that are currently not available on-line (note that there is a shipping fee for requested materials).<br>  
You can also access the [https://familysearch.org/search '''LDS records collections'''] without an LDS account inorder to search the records that are currently on-line and anyone has full access to the LDS [[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers|'''local history centers''']] that can give you assistance and access to records that are currently not available on-line (note that there is a shipping fee for requested materials).<br>  
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[[Image:Treasure-map1.jpg|right|250px|Treasure-map1.jpg]]If you are interested in proceeding or are still curious about what is next, then there are several articles at this site that will walk you through the process.&nbsp; This FamilySearch Research Wiki will guide you through all the steps to assist you in achieving your goals.<br>  
[[Image:Treasure-map1.jpg|right|250px|Treasure-map1.jpg]]If you are interested in proceeding or are still curious about what is next, then there are several articles at this site that will walk you through the process.&nbsp; This FamilySearch Research Wiki will guide you through all the steps to assist you in achieving your goals.<br>  


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A comprehensive listing of several Research Wiki articles can also be found in the article titled [[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]]&nbsp; (see box below).<br>


A comprehensive listing of several Research Wiki articles can also be found in the article titled [[Principles of Family History Research|Principles of Family History Research]]&nbsp; (the link box is provided below).<br>
When you are successful in acheiving your step by step set of goals, be sure to aim a little higher with your next objectives.&nbsp; Crawl, walk, run;&nbsp; it is easy when accomplished in the correct order.&nbsp; You never know, someday one of those goals could be to [[Share your knowledge by adding to the Wiki|'''write articles''']] in this FamilySearch Research Wiki that would be useful to others.<br>  
 
When you are successful in acheiving your step by step set of goals, be sure to aim a little higher with your next objectives.&nbsp; Crawl, walk, run;&nbsp; it is easy when accomplished in the correct order.&nbsp; You never know, someday one of those goals could be to[[Share your knowledge by adding to the Wiki|'''write articles''']] in this FamilySearch Research Wiki that would be useful to others.<br>  


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