You may think that family history is something that goes back in time. But you are actually living your own family history right now. Your children are the product of history. One day, their descendants will wonder about you. It is important to keep records and memories so that they can be passed down from one generation to the next.
You can do this by keeping scrapbooks, bits of information and giving your children and grandchildren as much information as possible about your own family. While my own kids, who are teenagers, are not much interested in their ancestors, I trust that one day, like me, they will be. This is why the information that I get from searching for family history is not only important for me, but also important for my children. I want them to be able to make it easy for them to be able to at least trace my roots when they get older and know who their relatives are.
You can keep the information online as well as in scrapbooks. Make copies as so many records can be lost. If you use an online site, you can easily create a family tree. You can put in as much information as you can into the family tree so that your children and their children will not have to wonder about you.
By researching your family history, you are doing much more than just finding out your own roots. You are building your own family history for your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and your descendants. Some day, you will be the person who someone will want to know about. Have fun finding your own family history, but be mindful of the fact that as you live, you are also making your own family legacy.
