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I am going to say something that may come across as confrontational; we are not responsible for our forefather’s sins.
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Weather and Genealogy
I am sitting here at my porch desk, watching Hurricane Harvey dump 14 inches of rain on my house in the past 36 hours. This weather started me wondering, how has weather affected our ancestors?
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History, Our History, is Important
I write this while hot, sweaty, covered in dirt and sawdust, and soaking wet. My three year old son is in the same condition, but being this way made me realize how history, our history, is so very important.
The Importance of History
I recently read an article titled, “The Importance of History[1].” This is a great article that shows how history, while fixed and unchangeable, is subjectively viewed by historians through their own view of their current world. The facts of history do not change, but the interpretation of the facts can. Continue reading “History, Our History, is Important”
Becoming a Certified Genealogist
Becoming a certified genealogists has been a goal of mine for many years, and now I am actively pursuing it.
As many of you know, I have been doing genealogical research for more than 20 years, and about two years ago I decided that it was time for me to finally get my genealogy certification. I want this attain this certification as a means of pushing myself to become more professional and technical in my work, submitting my project to experienced, certified peers for their review and approval that my work is up to the standards of the profession. Continue reading “Becoming a Certified Genealogist”