July 2025 Writing Suggestions
Genealogy 101
How did you become interested in genealogy?
- Did you hear stories about ancestors who had traveled from the "old country" to America?
- Did you wonder why someone in the family tree was never talked about, or only in hushed tones?
- Did your DNA results spark an interest in finding a connection to a new country of origin?
- Did you want to know more about an ancestor who fought in the American Revolution, Civil War, WWI, or WWII?
In researching your family history, which individual has been your most frustrating brick wall ancestor?
- Describe how you tackled this obstacle and what conclusions you reached.
- What are your next steps in approaching this dilemma?
- Are there any new resources that you can apply to this brick-wall ancestor?
- How has this search helped you in other areas of your genealogical endeavors?
