Topics
- geneal1
- 8 hours ago
- 3 min read
I would like to know which topics you would like to discuss on this blog.
Are you interested in family history? The history of Jones County, Mississippi?
I have been writing about tips and suggestions for genealogy research, but I want to branch out into more.
Share your brick walls with us in the chat box. Tell us where you need help in your research. You never know, the next person reading this may have the information you need!
For instance, in my last blog, I wrote about my brick wall with my great-great-grandfather, James W. Smith. I have most of his family information from 1850 forward, but I am lacking information on his parents.
I am hoping that someone who reads this blog will have the information to share.
Would you like tips on starting a family tree? How about interviewing older relatives?
Questions you could ask your older relatives:
Early Life
When and where were you born?
What is your earliest memory?
What do you remember about your childhood home?
Did you have any favorite toys, games, or activities?
Who were your childhood friends?
What chores or responsibilities did you have as a child?
Family
What were your parents like? What did they do for a living?
Do you remember your grandparents? What were they like?
Did your family have any special traditions or holiday customs?
What kind of meals or recipes do you remember from your family?
How did your family spend weekends or free time together?
School Days
Where did you go to school?
What subjects or teachers did you like best?
How did you get to school each day?
Did you participate in any sports or clubs?
What was graduation like for you?
Love and Marriage
How did you meet your spouse or partner?
What was your wedding day like?
What advice would you give to young couples today?
How did you choose your children’s names?
Work and Career
What was your first job?
How much did you earn, and what did you spend your first paycheck on?
What did you enjoy most (or least) about your work?
Did you ever serve in the military?
What was a typical workday like for you?
Community and Daily Life
What was your neighborhood like growing up?
How has your hometown or community changed over the years?
What stores, places, or landmarks do you remember that are gone now?
Did you belong to any clubs, churches, or community groups?
Historical Events
What major events do you remember (wars, disasters, national moments)?
How did those events affect your life or family?
Do you remember where you were when certain big news happened (e.g., Kennedy assassination, moon landing, 9/11)?
Fun and Leisure
What did you do for fun when you were young?
What music, movies, or books did you enjoy?
Did you travel anywhere memorable?
What hobbies have you enjoyed over the years?
Reflections and Advice
What are you most proud of in your life?
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
How do you think the world has changed since you were young?
What do you hope future generations will remember about you?
What advice would you give to your grandchildren or great-grandchildren?
Please respond to this blog by using the chat button located at the bottom right side of the page, or by emailing me at geneal@laurel.lib.ms.us
Thanks, and Happy Researching!
Comments