It is the question
which propels us. From our earliest
days, to the meaning of life at the end, we ask questions, and, if we are
lucky, we have the time and the means to answer at least a few.
Genealogists answer
questions regarding an individual's identity, and the relationship of one
individual to another. Along the way,
and sometimes in order to substantiate a relationship many "facts"
about individuals are discovered.
Results, for a
genealogist, is that which answers the asked question (specific or implied)
about the relationship and/or identity of a specific individual.
Answering a
semi-global question about an individual may require many contributary
questions, which will each have their own results - which may in turn spawn
more questions before a satisfactory result is developed (rarely just found),
to the large question.
My grandfather
taught at Keewatin academy. There is no
book or even magazine article about this school. Through multiple newspaper ads, listings in
catalogs of schools, and comments about former students of Keewatin, it was
possible to determine specifics about the school. 30 different sources and at least that many
footnotes for a paragraph in the final document.
So…. Ask those
questions…. And seek results !!!
Till next time,
Liz
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2018
begins with an "ABC-darium," a walk through the alphabet expanding
into short comments on matters genealogical. Published on most Tuesdays
and some Fridays, a letter may be visited more than once before moving
on.
©
2018, SE Ross