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What’s the difference between genealogy and family history? |
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Written by Jaye
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Tuesday, 06 January 2009 19:42 |
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They are different but both crucial parts of the process. One without the other is not quite the same. Genealogy technically speaking is the attempt to prove family relationships as they existed in the past. Family history is gathering and interpreting details about our ancestors’ lives in an attempt to learn more about them as people. Genealogy without family history can become a dry recitation of dates and places. Family history without genealogy would be harder to understand without the framework that genealogical facts provide. Without genealogy, family history would not be able to proceed farther back in time. Without family history, genealogy would become a little tedious at times. The thrill of the hunt permeates and defines the searching process for both and provides the fun factor for both as well.
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Last Updated on Monday, 12 January 2009 14:03 |