How to start a speech that's about genealogy?
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm going to tell you how I tracked down some people named Ede in the census. If you are not genealogists, this will be as dull as a cast-by-cast description of catching a 23-pound German brown trout on a 4-pound test line, told to someone who doesn't fly fish. If you are one of us, this will be as exciting as a cast-by-cast description of catching a 23-pound German brown trout on a 4-pound test line, told to an audience of avid fly fishers; a gripping adventure, with tips you can use yourselves..." http://www.tedpack.org/hunting_edes.html
Why is genealogy a relatively unpopular hobby?
Hmmm... I've found that most people ARE interested in their family history. Just not interested enough to spend much time delving into it. Most folks are just too tied up with their everyday lives to give it a lot of thought, or to take the time necessary to do research. Young people are busy dating and establishing their careers; parents have their hands full with their kids and earning a living. It's most often the empty nesters who get involved in genealogy, because they finally have the time to pursue it. And that's often the time of life when things like family, traditions, and the idea of passing something on to our descendants become more important to us. Of course, there are exceptions. I've had the genealogy bug since I was 15, and people always used to comment on how "young" I was to be interested in genealogy. (Funny, nobody's made that observation lately. Hmmm... haha!) I'm always pleasantly surprised when I see a young person showing an interest, and I love to help them out and encourage them. I do think that, unfortunately, our current generation can get discouraged pretty quickly. People who've grown up with the internet are accustomed to finding whatever they need with a couple clicks. And let's face it, sites like Ancestry do a great job of advertising: "Learn about your ancestors!" "Find your family tree!" They make it sound so easy. When people discover that it's a little more involved than just paying your fee and entering your surname, they tend to give up. But perhaps that's enough to plant the seed in their minds... and one day when they have more time on their hands, hopefully they'll come back and learn to enjoy the thrill of the hunt!
When did genealogy start?
From the dawn of recorded history some of the earliest documents we find, in clay and stone tablets, are king lists, giving the genealogy of the ruling dynasty.
Why is genealogy in the United States considered to be a hobby, like basket weaving and flower arranging while in Europe it has for many years been a respected scholarly discipline?
In the USA, most people researching their family history are untrained amateurs.They may have read books, heard lectures and coordinated with other researchers, but most have not attended classes toward a professional status in genealogy -- even those making a living by doing research of others. Marketing looks at it as a hobby because only a few areas of the economy see a financial gain: software, books, and internet databases (government and private). Sales of items like cups, t-shirts, venues for family reunions and their hotel rentals, are rolled into other statistics. This minimizes the visible dollar impact created by USA family historians. As a result, non-genealogists think we're the equivalent of a guy in a football jersey watching a game on his couch. Non-genealogists don't understand the breath of knowledge even an amateur genealogist acquires over time. As someone who's been doing genealogy since *before* Roots, I prefer the hobby status. It keeps the prices reasonable and the curious drop away quickly leaving room for the true next-generation genealogist to get the mentoring they need.
How far back does genealogy actual count?
I just found out my mother spent a lot of money on ancestry.com and other sites to trace our ancestry. except for the first 4 generations back, none of the rest make any since. It seems when she came across an ancestor she also would trace there siblings and cousins ancestry dating back thousands of years, thus creating a huge mess of a family tree. one of these papers says we're related to Pocahontas, you go back far enough and not only trace maternal & paternal lineage, but also their relatives, pretty much everybody is related to Pocahontas, a German king, a french king, Genghis khan, etc. What I want to know is, genetically. how far back does an ancestor actually matter & how are you suppose to go about searching through your genealogy? Like, is it just a few generations back or a few hundred or is it thousands of generations back? I & everyone else in the family who are very confused and irritated by these mess of papers, would like to be able to either sort through this stuff to either get to the real family genealogy or discredit it all and know we need to start over to find out our true ancestry. I hope I gave enough information and asked all the right questions, can't wait to hear back! :)
Genealogy Experts Please?
It might be enough. I have done successful searches like this, but usually with a little bit more information. If there is an online database of births in that state, then search or filter it for records matching her name and date of birth. The records will show the original last names of the babies. (Finding a matching name and date does not prove that it is the correct person, and not someone else with the same name and birthdate. To be sure, search for a record of someone with the last name on that record and her first name marrying someone with her husband's last name.) If the records are available, but not online, you may have to go through them one by one, or pay a government employee to do so. If you cannot find a birth record, or there was more than one child born that day in that state with that first name, then there are other approaches to try: One approach is go to http://pilot.familysearch.org and click "Advanced Search". Enter her first name in the top left box and her husband's last name in the second box on the second row. Click search and see if any of the hits match the dates that you have. Another approach is to search censuses at ancestry.com, footnote.com, etc., and see if you find any families where the names, ages, birthplaces, etc., are consistent with your info. This works particular well for anyone who lived in the U.S. for a period that was over 10 years and began before 1920. I have used this method more than once and found that it works better with small towns than with big cities, because big cities often have too many residents with the same names to determine which one is correct. If you find a census record that says how long she has been married or when she got married, you may be able use that information to find her marriage record, which will tell you her maiden name. Another approach, and possibly the fastest, is to use http://www.stevemorse.org/birthday/priva... and enter only the first name and date of birth (no last name) and see if you find anything. Dr. Morse claims that it works so well at finding women without knowing their last names that men can use it to find their old high school girlfriends who have gotten married and taken their husband's last names.
How do I start a genealogical database in Singapore?
Is there a Mormon church (also called Church of Latter Day Saints, or LDS) in your area? If so, I would start by contacting them. Many of them have genealogical library resources on their premises, and through them, you can access one of the most comprehensive genealogy collections in the world. Because of the church's core interest in genealogy, there are also generally members who volunteer to help people with local resources; I imagine this would be very helpful to you.Just found the link to their church locator: Find a Meetinghouse Near You | Mormon.orgBest of luck to you!
How do I become a genealogist?
(Since you did not provide details on your current level of expertise, I'll have to keep my response broad.)If you are interested in genealogy as a hobby, there are number of organizations, local and national that can help you develop your skills and confer with when you hit the (inevitable) brick wall with your research. There are also online courses and videos that you can use to help further your education and skills. Cyndi's List ( Genealogy Categories ) is a great place to start as well as googling groups in your area. Also check YouTube for free videos from Genealogy, Family Trees & Family History Records at Ancestry.com, the National Archives, and other groups.Further down the road, you can expand upon your skills by taking formalized coursework. There are a number of national conferences, workshops, institutes, and certification programs that can help you leap ahead in specific areas. Courses, Workshops, and Institutes:BU Certificate for Genealogical Research: Genealogical ResearchGenealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh: Genealogical Research Institute of PittsburghIGHR: Future IGHR Events - Samford University LibraryNIGR (National Archives): NIGR Home PageNational Genealogical Society Conference: National Genealogical Society | HomeSalt Lake Institute of Genealogy: Utah Genealogical Association - SLIG 2015 Information...the list goes on and onProfessional certification requires a written test which touches on a variety of research topics. Board for Certification of GenealogistsInternational Commission: Welcome to ICAPGenAnd, of course, there are a number of professional organizations and regional societies:Association of Professional GenealogistsNational Genealogical Society | HomeNehgsLots of options — but it all begins with passion.
Help with genealogy for my ib personal project?
There is an excellent tutorial for those who are new to family research at http://rwguide.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ ; everyone starting out in genealogy should understand the basics and this tutorial covers them. While I was unable to find a meaning for your name, I was able to confirm that it was an Italian surname and I found another user that has the name…this is a link to their post in resolved questions: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;... I also found these immigration records that you might find helpful: Chechile Surname : Italian Immigration to America http://www.lookupthe.name/italians.php?f... When you get ready to do research that is beyond what you family can provide, search our resolved questions for "free sources" or " free genealogy sites".
I'm interested in history and genealogy - how can I use this interest to make money?
You could:Start a reference site about history or genealogy and make money through Amazon affiliate sales and Google Ad SenseOffer creatively produced online courses about history, or perhaps the best way to study history or genealogy. You can sell these on UdemyCreate T-Shirts with historical references that only geek-historians know and sell them on TeespringWrite well-researched articles about the history of anything imaginable and sell them to magazines who are looking for writers. Google “write for us” (use quotes) and you’ll find who is looking for writers.Create an e-book around genealogy for dummies and sell it on AmazonI am sure there are a lot more.