Vol. 21, No. 21 - March 16, 2016
Every Family Historian Should Focus On These Three Things |
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There are all kinds of things to study in genealogy. So many details of our ancestors’ lives are in records out there in the world, located or still un-located. It can be difficult to know just what to focus on to make sure your research stays on track and doesn’t go off on any tangents. While following interesting leads and recording unusual and unique details about our ancestors is important and enjoyable. we must make sure
it doesn’t derail us from our research plan, as the plan can help us really get where we want to go with our research. Therefore, no matter what side projects you may take on, you should still keep your research focus where it belongs. These are the three things every family historian should always bring their focus back to in their research...
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How to Plan Your Next Genealogy Trip |
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Even with the wealth of genealogical information available online these days, there is still no substitute for good, old-fashioned “field work” when it comes to finding your ancestors. For one thing, some genealogy records aren’t available online yet, and you must go to local courthouses, historical societies, and town archives to find them. Also, FindAGrave.com isn’t the be-all and end-all of cemetery research… going to the actual cemetery where your ancestors are buried will reveal stones that haven’t been photographed for the Internet yet, and show you where these stones are in relation to each other, which can reveal family relationships.
Finally, there is nothing like walking in the footsteps of your ancestors, seeing the towns where they lived, looking at things from their perspective, and maybe even finding the house where they resided (or where it used to be). These are the details that bring your ancestors to life again and tell you so much more about who they were as human beings than any name or date on a family tree ever could. These are the reasons you need to
take genealogy research trips. Here’s how to plan your next one to make sure you get the most out of it...
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Is Structure Necessary for Creativity? |
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When you think of creativity, it feels like it should be something random and spontaneous, something that is born out of a moment’s inspiration. And, there are times when random creativity leads to groundbreaking art. I would argue, however, that the majority of creativity comes not from spontaneity, but from structure. You see, a lack of structure leads to things like uncertainty, wasted time
and other issues that are detrimental to productivity. Here’s a brief list of the problems and questions that arise when you have not structured your art...
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