Everyone has heard the old saying, "you can pick your friends but you can't pick your family". A truer statement has never been uttered. Most of us have family members they don't really like to be around. But most people who are working on their family tree are skipping right over this valuable resource. When I was younger, my mom was going to start a family tree. I was about 10 or so and I didn't care. I would tune her out when she would talk about family members I had never met. When I was 24, she passed away. Soon after, I decided it was my duty as the oldest to finish her work on the family tree. But it is easier said than done. With one living parent, and one living grand-parent, one of my best research resources is dwindling. But I also have aunts, uncles and cousins I can turn to. Never be afraid to ask family for information about relatives. A typed letter can be copied many times and sent to many family members. A short questionaire asking about parents, grandparents, and others can also be mailed to many family members. Until next time.
Keep branching out.
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