So often the details of our family history that we discover change our thinking - about our family, about our lives, about history, about the world we live in. So many events and details have changed my thinking along my family history journey.
From discovering the fate of orphaned children to witnessing the determination of a newly widowed mother, from discovering a family's immigration tale to reading the World War 1 dossier of a soldier, there is always something new to learn and consider. I have uncovered tales of divorce, disaster and desperation. There are also stories of happier times - of social gatherings and sporting achievements, of education and career success, of marriages and growing families.
Family History opened my eyes to how life was lived by my ancestors - where they lived, their occupations, what life was like for them, how hard life was for many. It all changed my thinking and made history so much more 'real'.
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