Why genealogy?

[kerryb]

Spent a very satisfying morning yesterday in a library looking at transcripts of parish registers.  It is a beautiful 15th century timber framed building, I sat upstairs in the balcony surrounded by lovely stained glass windows, old paintings and timber, outside in the old garden I could hear a robin, swifts and swallows, the sun was pouring in the windows and it was so peaceful.

That's why genealogy!    What a lovely way to spend a morning 

Kerry

[vowlest]

When my dad was diagnosed terminally ill, I realised how little I knew about his past, as he never wanted to talk about his life before he met my mum.  So I started secretly researching his side of the family, I think to start it was to know more about him.  I'm glad I did, as not long before he died he did begin to talk about his past and wanted to visit the area he was born in Merthyr Tydfil, he was too ill to travel so as I had found the address I was able to show him the house and area on satellite image maps.  It was the next best thing for him and he was really happy as he kept showing where he played and what he did. 
My mum's family (I always thought was an open book) I've now discovered so much information.

It's just so addictive when you get started.

Tracey