Genealogy Chat

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In this months issue of Practical Family History is a double page spread on how to get our little ones interested in our hobby of genealogy. It certainly will have my 2 occupied : ) for some of the summer hols Here are a few websites and ideas: A blank family tree to print off and fill in by hand: genealogy(.)about(.)com/library/free_charts/Family_Tree(.)pdf Get your child to interview and elderly relative. They may well enjoy using a tape recorder for this. A list of oral questions to ask can be found here: www(.)rootsweb(.)com/~genepool/oralhist(.)htm I already have mine trained into research at cemetries and library but this site makes it more fun : home(.)earthlink(.)net/~howardorjeff/i4(.)htm Family history Summer fun for Kids: www(.)genealogy(.)com/genealogy/67_taylor(.)html - this brings family history alive for example cooking great grannies recipe. A list of other sites mentioned: www(.)webyfl(.)com/generic71(.)html www(.)rootsweb(.)com/~wgwkids www(.)geocities(.)com/EnchantedForest/5283/genekids(.)htm www(.)genealogytips(.)com/cat/kidst(.)html ffhs(.)org(.)uk/General/youngpeople Also found on www(.)bsmall(.)co(.)uk My Family Tree Book   Where were you born? Do you have any brothers or sisters? How many aunts and uncles do you have? What are their names? Have fun finding out the answers to these and many other simple questions. Use this colourful activity book to build up a fascinating picture of your family and relations and create your very own family tree. Author:   Catherine Bruzzone Illustrator:   Caroline Jayne Church Age range:   6+ years Paperback - ISBN: 1 874735 02 6.    Price: £2.99 Remove all brackets. Much happiness and happy summer hols : ) Debi

Hi Debi My oldest son (24) is interested in what I find out. My youngest (20) only became interested when he realised he may have some Irish roots. He loves Ireland (probably has something to do with the weekends spent in Dublin With mates). So there is hope yet carol

Thanks for that Debi I'm going to try and get my 4 year old Grandson interested in genealogy, so this helps. Lynda

Past Times does/did books too One for Grandparents One for Grandchildren Can't remember what they were like as I sent them off as a presi but were received with delight!!!!

Genealogy for Children can also be found at www.arewerelated.co.uk