In this interview, writer and genealogist Aryn S. Youngless offers tips for turning genealogy records into stories worth telling.
Feature: Turning Records into Stories
Genealogy records are more than just points in history that show when your ancestors were born, where they lived, and when they died; they are also excellent opportunities for mining stories that you can share with others. In this interview, Aryn S. Youngless offers tips for doing just that.
Mentioned in this episode:
- What records might miss
- Looking at gaps in the records for clues
- The important of understanding the era
- Using city directories and newspapers
- Incorporating oral histories and personal narratives
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