Roberts Roots & Branches

"Many Americans are historians without being aware of it.  Each of us has stories we pass, like family heirlooms, from generation to generation.  These stories define us and connect us to distant places and significant events." ----William R. Ferris

“Celebrate your family,  from birth to marriage,  with many special moments in between,  the memories you create  within your family  are the ones you’ll treasure most.”     ---Bridget Rees

"Every person can keep some kind of record, whether it's a yearly poem or a daily entry. Many people love reading their ancestors' journals, and future generations will likely feel the same way. People should make every effort to write a story worth their future readers' time." Journal with no rules: this will help you feel at ease while writing and will allow you to be free in your writing.   Journals should be allowed to be "flawed and raw." Write without thinking:   don't worry about the detail and write fast and imperfect.   Therein will be some great stories. Incorporate ample details:   this will make boring humdrum life more fun to read. Be honest:   this will show you as a real whole person. Use more than words:   You can add sketches, photos, tickets, and maps to spice up blank pages and to use your creative freedom. "Essentially, the hardest part is picking up the pen and finding the courage to write the first...

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“Each of us has a fascinating family history.     Finding your ancestors can be one of  the most interesting puzzles you…can work on.”   --- President James E. Faust-General Conference, October 2003.

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“Smith” is the most common surname in the U.S. “Joseph” is the ninth most common first name in the U.S. “Catherine” has over 800 variations “Chang” is the most common sir name in the world today, with over 100 million.