Sunday, April 29, 2018

The Tree Of Genealogy


The Tree Of Genealogy

© by Bud Lemire on April 18, 2018





Once again, I'm deep into my family tree

Gathering relatives, and what they mean to me

Cousins, they seem to be everywhere

I bet I even have some, who are unaware



You have to have an interest, in your family history

Willing to delve into, those who are a mystery

If you aren't interested, distant cousins you'll not find

Out of your reach, are those not on your mind



I like to see their pictures, those relatives of mine

And know that when I research, it is a special sign

That their wishes, are to share all that I do

With cousins and other relatives, so they would know too



I tried a new method, adding their information to an index card

It's easier to follow them, and it doesn't make it hard

I can find missing information, any time at all

Because many times, I come upon a brick wall



Just when you think, that they are out of sight

Information will appear, with a guiding light

Just be a little patient, because when the time is right

You'll soon find yourself, caught up in family delight



Nothing is more interesting, than doing your family history

Where did they come from, unravel the family mystery

Nothing is more fun, than climbing the Tree of Genealogy

Finding so many relatives, and how they're related to me





I started researching my ancestry in 1990. And have found

out so much about my ancestors and other relatives. I even

took a trip to Quebec in 2001, and met so many relatives, and

walked the land my ancestors did. I've met many cousins, who

have become very dear to my heart. It's been an amazing climb,

and I think I shall enjoy it for many years to come.