Saturday, March 21, 2015

So have you finished your family tree yet?

What is your reaction when someone says "I have finished my family tree"?

Really? Have you linked back to Adam and Eve?

I have been researching for YEARS and feel that I have done very well.  However, the more success that I have, the more research there is to be done!!

Every generation doubles the numbers, so 20 generations is over One Million direct line ancestors to be located and confirmed!!!  This does not even include siblings!



For many years, I have had a family history budget and regularly order certificates.  Therefore I am able to confirm that the details I have for the first 6 generations are all correct but it drifts off from there.



I am a bit of a perfectionist so achieve 90%+ in most things that I do, but not in family history!  I have only located about 5% of the first 10 generations of family.




So rather than say that you have finished your family tree, please say that you have ceased researching your family tree!  It will never be finished!


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12 comments:

  1. JofeathMarch 21, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    So true! People who ask that question are not genealogists and just have no idea.

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    1. SharonMarch 25, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      I think the only thing that annoys me more is when people "steal" information. I am happy to share but recognition where recognition is due!

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  2. CrissouliMarch 21, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    I just love it when people ask if I'm still 'mucking around with that research stuff'.. I just smile and tell them that I'm stuck on some really odd things on their branch of the tree.

    That usually gets some interesting reactions.😇

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    1. SharonMarch 25, 2015 at 9:27 PM

      Good answer!! Think I might try that in future!

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    2. BoobookMarch 29, 2015 at 6:33 PM

      Neat answer. I must remember that one.

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  3. Alona TesterMarch 21, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Excellent work Sharon!! And no, we all know and understand that the research is NEVER finished!!

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    1. SharonMarch 25, 2015 at 9:29 PM

      Thank you Alona. I like that........"we"............as "we" are a friendly community, who understand each other!

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  4. WendyMarch 22, 2015 at 12:16 AM

    I haven't finished my tree either, but sometimes I think my tree has finished me!

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  5. Louis KesslerMarch 22, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    ... or say that your family tree has finished with you. 😊

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    1. SharonMarch 25, 2015 at 9:31 PM

      Yes, I have days that I feel like that too!

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