Many older people don't know what to do with their days, but genealogical research can provide invaluable health benefits. It can help you discover a vast medical history that can be invaluable for obtaining health benefits, such as hereditary diseases that may have been passed down from your ancestors. This will allow you to prepare for those possibilities. Researching your genealogy can also help you determine the accuracy of the familiar stories you heard growing up, as well as provide evidence of an individual's ancestry.
You may even end up discovering new family members around the world. This touching video tells the story of a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor who believed that his entire family had died in the war, only to discover that he had a nephew who was alive and well. Did you know that having a strong family narrative has a positive impact on emotional health? Research conducted by psychologists at Emory University in Atlanta asked 48 families 20 questions about their family history and found that the more children knew about their families, the stronger their sense of control over their lives. They also had higher self-esteem and believed that their families were functioning more successfully. Once you know your ancestors, a Story Terrace book is the perfect way to preserve your family's story for generations to come.
We've carefully selected our team of experienced writers, many of whom have won awards and critical acclaim, who will dedicate themselves to telling your story. From organizing interviews to collecting your photos, we make sure that the whole experience is 100% stress-free for you. Being able to use a variety of sources, both primary and secondary, allows children to develop stronger research skills. Reviewing census records, civil records, and newspapers allows students to collate information to confirm the whereabouts and origins of their family. Some people begin their genealogical research for very specific reasons, such as finding biological parents or tracking possible health problems. Popular programs such as Finding Your Roots on PBS have helped to awaken people's curiosity to research their ancestors and learn more about their heritage.
Researching your family history and tracing the lives of all your ancestors can be a great family activity. Many people begin their genealogical research with the hope of finding someone famous in their story. Those of us who have entered the depths of genealogy spend a few hours a day researching, while others only log in sporadically on some days of the week or every few months. Starting my research at such an early age, I was able to learn the importance of confirming information with other reliable sources at every step of the process. Genealogical research allows you to discover and reconnect with long-lost family members and establish valuable connections.
These skills were later very important throughout my secondary and university education, when research played an integral role in my studies. Once you've “jumped the pond” with your ancestors, you'll have to rely on that country's local records to continue your research. By researching more about your family, you can establish connections with others and generate conversations with older family members to learn more about your family. Modern genealogists are researching ancestors who are relatively recent immigrants, landless, illiterate, who live on the border, or who migrate.