A few years ago I started to realise that I am not invincible and that someday I won't be here. This has led me to start the unravelling of the family tree. I figure that this is the best legacy for my children, grand children, nieces, nephews, siblings and all of those in between.
Although they do not see it now, I like to think that when they are my age or older they will truly appreciate knowing their heritage and where we came from. The struggles, joys and heartbreaks that their ancestors endured to get us where we are now.
However, I dare say I have made it rather hard for myself as I am not only doing my families tree but my husbands family tree as well. His family have proven rather simple so far as he still has grandparents alive and some members of the family already have done some aspects of his tree. My family, well that's a different story. My grandparents have all passed. I rely on My great uncle Harry Kann who researched some of the family tree before he passed away, I rely on my extended family members I have met and tracked down. I have a great uncle alive who has a wonderful mind and can tell me a lot about his lineage.
I also rely on family stories to piece by piece uncover each member of the family. I dare say a big road trip may be on the cards..
Well I am enjoying it all none the less. Discovering where you come from really helps you to understand why you are the person you are and how you got here.
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