Turning Genealogy Records into Compelling Stories – An Interview with Aryn S. Youngless

By Editors of Family Tree Magazine

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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Andrew Koch is the Editor of Family Tree Magazine.

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