Genealogy is a reconstruction of the stories from the past. Panning the camera back, genealogists examine records for authenticity and accuracy and engage with a bottomless catalog of resources on a wide spectrum of subjects from geographic expertise, to record-specific analysis. Going beyond the familiar online sites, the practice requires visiting libraries, historical societies, colleges, and tapping into our knowledge of events.
Genealogy assembles the stories of the past to inform the present and influence the future.