Think About the Future!

Although genealogy is concerned with the past, history is a continuous process, and whether you realize it or not, you are a part of the genealogical past of your own children, their children, and all future generations who will bear your name or DNA. Everything you find will be of interest to your descendants, so keep them in mind as you collect and record your findings. This is also true for future generations.

You must attempt to organize everything you discover, make it accessible to them, and include as many of your own stories, anecdotes, and personal tidbits as possible. You must try your hardest to compile all of the information into a book or a website. Your descendants will be more likely to engage with your own genealogical efforts and build on them to create an ever-expanding portrait of your family through time if you do it this way.