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04 Dec Why Is Genealogy Important

Posted at 12:01h in Genealogy

Understanding our roots is more than mere curiosity; it is a journey into the past that shapes our present and influences our future. At Dancestors Genealogy, our extensive expertise in the field of genealogy empowers us to embark on this exploration, providing a valuable bridge between generations. In this article, we will discuss the importance of genealogy in tracing ancestry. Through family history research, we should be able to uncover stories, validate oral traditions, pinpoint genetic conditions, reconnect with long-lost relatives, and gain a profound sense of belonging. Validating Family Stories Family legacies often come to us in the form of stories...

01 Jul GENEALOGIST- Newsletter- July 1, 2023

Posted at 10:54h in Newsletter, Genealogy

ALEXANDER HAMILTON'S FATHER-IN-LAW GOT TAKEN FOR A RIDE A statue of the Revolutionary War general, newly prominent thanks to the musical “Hamilton,” has been removed from its place outside Albany City Hall because he enslaved people. Lin-Manuel Miranda said that the portrayal of Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other white historical figures by black, Latino and Asian actors should not require any substantial suspension of disbelief by audience members. "Our cast looks like America looks now, and that's certainly intentional", he said. "It's a way of pulling you into the story and allowing you to leave whatever cultural baggage you have...

24 Nov African American Genealogy Dan Nelson and Terry Turner were guests on New Bizz Buzz, Nov 23, 2021

Posted at 20:51h in Interviews, Ancestry Explained, Genealogy

Genealogist Dan Nelson and Dr. Terry Turner discuss where to start, African American genealogy, DNA research, and why those old family photographs matter. Family gatherings have a way of bringing old stories back to life. Around Thanksgiving, Christmas, reunions, and other celebrations, conversations often turn to parents, grandparents, old photographs, and relatives whose stories may never have been written down. On an episode of New Biz Buzz, host Leon Thomas sat down with professional genealogist Dan Nelson and family-history researcher Dr. Terry Turner to discuss genealogy, the importance of preserving family stories, and how anyone can begin discovering the people who came...