It's now been a week and I haven't even had a moment to think about what my next blog post will be about. Isn't it crazy how the time flies by? What we are doing in Family history research is preserving these stories for the future but it's very hard to think about the future while you are living the now.
So this week, I'm revisiting the past a little bit. I've recently given some tips on getting started with your research. But what if you've been "getting started" for a very long time... perhaps even decades? Just like any problem we have to solve, take a look at WHY you consider yourself still getting started? Do you have any time constraints? Are you unfocused? Maybe you have lack of knowledge on where to look for information? Perhaps there just isn't enough information to go further? I challenge you this week to evaluate what it would take for you to spend 10 minutes a day on ONE specific question. Don't ask "who is my grandmother?". Ask "Where was my grandmother born?" for example. If you are stuck on where to find information then break down that question and brainstorm where the answers might exist. Be specific. Not just "birth records", but perhaps "birth record from between 1900-1910 in Alabama, perhaps Jefferson County or Dallas County." - and also " County Archives in Jefferson Co, Alabama" Then figure out if what you are seeking is available digitally, or if you must write or drive for more information. Listen, this process is not instantaneous on most occasions. So take a step back and remember that there is no hurry here. One question, One at a time. I hope that helps some of you out there. As always - Enjoy your Adventures In Genealogy!
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1/10/2019 11:36:08 am
Thanks for the tips! Sometimes ,it's just the reminders like this that give us the kick in the pants that we need!
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AuthorMichele is an obsessed mother of 4 residing in North Alabama. Hobbies include long walks in the woods, on the beach and in strange cemeteries and libraries. Genealogy friends need only apply. Categories
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