I think it is more popular then ever and the internet has made the biggest impact, but is not a substitute. I have learned over the years that people genealogy research for different reasons. One of the things is to have a love of research or digging and to stay motivated. It is nice to join lists like these but even better join your local historical societies, attend conferences, local workshops, and genealogy groups. This is where I learn the most, listening and learning from others, even though I am one of the old ones as well. If you need help, ASK the question...someone will offer an opinion, direction, and suggestion. It is best to have a partner, either a friend, family member as well to keep you going. For some it is finding the needle in the haystack. One thing for me is to stick to the basics of genealogy research, using the ancestry.com info, etc or like Tony Burroughs book (not just for African Americans) and I am sure there are others. It has kept me grounded on the basics and that tends to keep me asking questions and motivated. Good luck and keep diggin'. Shelley, Charlottesville
?Know your Roots, They are Long and Strong
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From: Madaline Preston <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 9:39 am
Subject: genealogy popularity
A few thoughts....
These lists always slow down in the summer.
There have always been those who want a "quick" family history, real or
imagined... those who manipulate data, patch together facts.
The indoctrinated, people who are truly interested in family history, have
learned to dig through records at courthouses, etc. and leave heresay for
the more careless researchers.
The "faint of heart" soon are weeded out and we are left with the old
"die-hards" which is why the likes of you and I are still here.
One of the older....:)
M. Preston
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