HEIRLINES Family History & Genealogy

News & Views - July 2006

In this issue:

• News & Views – new monthly e-newsletter from Heirlines
• Jamestowne, Virginia celebrates its 400 year anniversary
• The Truth About Hiring a Professional Genealogist
• Family Health History – What You Don’t Know Might Kill You

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NEWS & VIEWS E-Newsletter

Beginning in July 2006, we will publish a FREE monthly newsletter full of informational articles, announcements, specials, and general news about the world of genealogy.  You have received this first issue as a present or former client of HEIRLINES Family History & Genealogy, or because you requested a free consultation from HEIRLINES in the past. 

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We are pleased to offer this as a service to our clients and others who are interested in learning about the fast-growing world of family history research and the ways it can enrich their lives.

Watch for future articles on Family Reunions, Scrapbooking, Getting Kids Interested in Genealogy, Internet Research, and more!!

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Jamestowne, Virginia celebrates its 400 year anniversary

            by Doug Arnett, CEO  GenealogyFound

Who could have imagined, 400 years ago, that 104 adventurous and hardy Colonial Settlers would establish a small colony which they called “Jamestowne”, from which would spring the greatest people and nation on the earth?

 That Nation, the United States of America, was to become the mightiest of nations. Having the greatest economy, being the most industrially developed, and the world leader in freedom and diplomacy, America grew from humble beginnings to encompass the most ethnically diverse, yet united population of any nation in the world.

Americans, no matter their original nationality, take pride in their heritage. Family stories and tradition abound in family history. Some know more than others because their families have preserved and passed on their family record.  And there is a yearning inherent in most to know more.

 People everywhere want to know their origins and who their progenitors were. This is evidenced by the shear number of Internet inquiries daily regarding genealogy---over 8.5 million. People worldwide are seeking to know their ancestors, their history and the origin of their forefathers.

Suppose that ONE individual, who lived in Jamestowne in the 1600’s, had three children who grew to adulthood.  Each of those children had three children who lived to adulthood, and so on down the seventeen generations to the year 2006.  From the ONE individual, there would be over 43 MILLION descendants.  Imagine how exciting it would be to learn that you descended from one of those intrepid first settlers, whose courage and unquenchable desire to build a new world sustained them through the sacrifices and discouragement of those early years.

In connection with the upcoming “America’s 400th Anniversary” celebration at Jamestowne in 2007 http://www.jamestown2007.org/, the combination of traditional genealogical research and DNA analysis will provide an opportunity never before available to trace the ancestry of millions of individuals back to those settlers of Colonial Virginia.  Watch www.heirlines.com for more information about this amazing project to come in the near future!

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The Truth About Hiring a Professional Genealogist

Who can call themselves a Professional Genealogist?

A professional genealogist is some one who is paid to do genealogical research. In the United States, there are no licenses or special schooling required at this time, therefore, anyone may call himself or herself a “Professional Genealogist.”  However, there are two organizations that grant credentials to those individuals who demonstrate they are qualified to do professional genealogical research - AG^® and CG^SM. 

What do AG^® and CG^SM stand for?

There are two credentialing bodies that require their applicants to prove they are qualified to do professional research.  ICAPGen (www.icapgen.org) is the organization that supplies the Accredited Genealogist - AG^® credential. The Board for Certification of Genealogists (www.bcgcertification.org) provides the Certified Genealogist - CG^SM credential. It is important to look for one of these credentials to assure you are getting an experienced and qualified researcher who has agreed to uphold certain standards and observe ethical practices.  The Association of Professional Genealogists (www.apgen.org) also requires its members to observe a code of ethics.  Additionally, these organizations offer arbitration services should a disagreement arise between a client and a professional researcher.

When should you consider hiring a Professional Genealogist? 

Certainly, doing your own family history research is an exciting and rewarding pursuit.  But, you may want to consider hiring a Professional Genealogist if:

• You don’t have the time or research skills necessary to do it yourself.
• You need research done in an unfamiliar locality, foreign language, or ethnic group.
• You need help with a difficult research problem or a “brick wall.”
• You don’t know what record sources might be available.

Next Month:  Isn’t everything on the Internet?  What questions should you ask before hiring a professional genealogist?  How long should a project take?

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Family Health History – What You Don’t Know Might Kill You

            by Jenny Johnson, Utah State Department of Health

This summer as you plan for family reunions, don’t forget to take time to talk about your family health history. Family reunions are the perfect time to learn about and share not only your genealogy but your family health history as well. And for some families, knowing this information could be life-saving. This is because many health problems like heart disease, asthma, cancer, and diabetes tend to run in families. When close family members have the same health problem or develop a problem at a younger age than expected, this can increase other family members’ risk of developing the problem. But the good news is, by learning about your family health history, you can make healthy choices to lower your risk.

To help families talk about and share their family health history, the Utah Department of Health has developed a free Family Health History Toolkit. The toolkit contains a pedigree chart, fun ideas, and talking points you can use with family members to collect information about your family health history.

To get a free Family Health History Toolkit visit www.health.utah.gov/genomics or call the Health Resource Line at 1-888-222-2542.

Family Health History – Know your past, protect your future!

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