Thanksgiving is a time to name what we are thankful for. Thanksgiving 2013 is just past, but it’s never too late to express gratitude. Here are nine things about genealogy today that I am thankful for:

1. The quantity of original source material that’s available on the Internet.
2. The rate of increase in the quantity of source material available on the Internet
3. The people and organizations who are providing the money and volunteer time to make those materials available.
4. The people and organizations who are setting standards for quality in genealogy and family history.
5. The people and organizations who are explaining and teaching the standards for quality genealogy and family history.
6. The people and organizations who are making educational opportunities more accessible than ever for genealogists.
7. The people and organizations who are preserving genealogical records.
8. The people and organizations who working to keep records of interest to genealogists open and accessible to the public.
9. The societies and individuals who make physical and virtual places for genealogists to come together, exchange ideas and practices, and share their successes and frustrations.

Print Friendly