Many have written about the benefits that joining a local society might bring. I am not going to reiterate what has been written. I just want to say that in joining a local society, you open the door to many new friendships with those that you might never have met.
Also, any genealogy gathering is a great idea. I love spending time with others that have the same obsession as I do. The best thing is that they do not get the glazed over look in their eyes and they want to hear about your successes and your failures. We each have something to share that can be a great teaching moment for someone else. You just might not know it at this point in time.
Please, take the time out and make some connection in Real Life with local societies and groups. If you live in the midwest and have not heard, we are having a get together at the end of March. If you want more information, please leave a comment and I will get in touch with you.
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In 1999 my Grandpa Richmond was in the hospital for some unexpected problems. While sitting in the family room that evening, I spent the next few hours asking my grandmother questions about his family, her family and their hometown of Besoco, WV. As she told me stories of the family I never knew, I continued to write down everything I could on the napkins that the hospital had in this room. That evening when I got home from the hospital, I googled my grandfathers surname and to my surprise found his cousin's obituary. Now I was 100% certain this man was related, he had the same features as my Grandpa. Same ears and forehead, I just knew I had a match. Within the next few days, I was at Grandma's house with a copy of this picture. She could not believe what I had found. This was a cousin of Grandpa's. I was so excited and hooked at the same time. From that moment on, I knew this is something I would be working on the rest of my life. This past year, I have made the biggest finds in my research so far. They are not by any means large finds. But to me, it is everything. This year I have joined the National Genealogical Society and the Illinois State Genealogical Society.
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I agree wholeheartedly! They can be so much fun and very informative!
Thanks, Lora!