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A personal history is one way of leaving a legacy for descendants to treasure for generations. It is important to retain accuracy of information when creating your personal history. If you leave it to someone else to create it, he or she can only rely on their memories of you and secondhand stories that may not accurately reflect your life. | A personal history is one way of leaving a legacy for descendants to treasure for generations. It is important to retain accuracy of information when creating your personal history. If you leave it to someone else to create it, he or she can only rely on their memories of you and secondhand stories that may not accurately reflect your life. | ||
If you feel overwhelmed about where to begin, go to [https://jrnl.com/ jrnl.com] (Sign up; it’s free!) On the site, there is a section titled “All About Me.” This is a great starting point, because not only does it ask questions to trigger memories, it also allows you to document your answers right there within the form. The questions are categorized to keep details organized. | If you feel overwhelmed about where to begin, go to [https://jrnl.com/ jrnl.com] (Sign up; it’s free!) On the site, there is a section titled “All About Me.” This is a great starting point, because not only does it ask questions to trigger memories, it also allows you to document your answers right there within the form. The questions are categorized to keep details organized.<br> | ||
Also, see this FamilySearch blog article about this subject, [https://media.familysearch.org/new-years-resolution-write-your-life-story-52stories/ New Year's Resolution: Write Your Life Story #52Stories]. | |||
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An oral history preserves the voice of someone. It is a great alternative for those who do not feel that they have the skills or desire to write. Those who struggle with writing may find it easier to sit down and talk about their lives. For many people, having someone record someone from their lives is a fun and deeply touching experience. | |||
=== Electronic Recordings === | === Electronic Recordings === | ||
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=== Websites === | === Websites === | ||
*See the tutorial at the FamilySearch Learning Center, [https:// | *See the tutorial at the FamilySearch Learning Center, [https://www.byutv.org/player/4bdb8e64-279d-45b8-9dfa-3ed34382c764/ancestors-leaving-a-legacy?listid=49dfed4d-d19d-4bd7-8d61-05acd9fad75b&listindex=9 Ancestors Season 1: Leaving a Legacy]. | ||
=== Books === | === Books === | ||
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