Many people believe that genealogical research is simply about finding out who their ancestors are.
While the results of your research may eventually shed light on the identities of your ancestors, you will realize that findings such as these are rarely everyday business for the amateur genealogist. But attempting to get all answers at once is overtly ambitious, even for a professional genealogist. Hence, you have to set an objective before you even begin on the long arduous journey of genealogical research. Here are some of the questions you may ask yourself to help you define an objective, or objectives if you are ambitious enough. Chineseroots Inc. All Rights Reserved.