WRITING YOUR FAMILY HISTORY

Ever wished to see your family history in print, or imagined future generations poring over old photographs and anecdotes in a book? Writing Your Family History helps family historians realize the full potential of the names, dates and facts that they have researched to compile a detailed family history that will be preserved for future generations. Topics covered include: Exploring sources for material; Gathering information; Recording family anecdotes; Making use of limited material; Using local and social history; Studying family dynamics; Planning your story; How to begin your story; Presenting and publishing your story.

Auteur

Deborah Cass has been studying family history for over twenty-five years and has traced three lines of her family history. She writes for the Mass Observation Archive at Sussex University and currently works in the public sector.