Journey of a Genealogist #1: Tell the children about me

Posted on Jan 16, 2012

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Journey of a Genealogist #1: Tell the children about me, Barry J. Ewell shares a few of his personal experiences as a genealogist.

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  1. Sandy
    Jan 17, 2012 9:01 AM

    Barry, Thank you! My experience of director of a small history museum is that I need to digitize and share our collection so our "children may know" of their great heritage, finding strength from their ancestors. Your words brought me encouragement for the tasks. Just a more personal note we are cousins through George Pectol. I am looking forward to staying up to date on your blog. Thanks again.

  2. Bob
    Jan 17, 2012 10:01 AM

    Barry,
    loved your podcast. I ended up as the family keeper of the records such as they were. I didn't ask to do the job, it just seemed right, My mother had worked on our family history, I have rounded up all I could and I go over it often and thank God for the feelings and help I have gotten.
    You are correct, most of the info I have is digitized but I still have a way to go. Time to do it.
    Thanks,
    Bob

  3. Sue
    Jan 17, 2012 12:01 PM

    Hi Barry, Thank you. Thank you for this Blog. Thank you for this podcast. Thank you for listening to and obeying the still small voice. Thank you for being inspired to help others, like me, to tell our children about those who have gone before us. Our ancestors are those who have made us uniquely who we are today, and their story needs to be told. Thank you for the inspiration you instill in me to motivate myself and others to do this vital work. I look forward to learning more from your Blog in the future. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Sue

  4. Jerry
    Jan 17, 2012 4:01 PM

    Thanks so very much for this podcast. I have listened to it twice and get the same lump each time. When I hit the "Brick Wall", I will listen to it again and again. This really explains why some of us enjoy the genealogy trip. It gives me meaning as to why I do this. I will try to "Tell the Children" everyday. Jerry

  5. Karen
    Jan 17, 2012 8:01 PM

    I find myself deeply affected by your story, but more by the simple phrase "Tell the children about me." How simple and yet how profound a request. Thanks, and welcome to the blogosphere. I have enjoyed reading and listening to your entries.



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