I sort of took on the role of family historian about 15 years ago. I always liked hearing family stoties as a kid anyway. I started with genealogy. I interviewed a lot of my older relatives and took notes. I couldn't believe what I discovered- some incredible things. I wound up digging up old newspaper accounts, birth records, etc. I even collected stuff from the National Archives. Then I wrote up some short histories of different branches of the family. Obviously I can't share the stuff without doxxing myself. It was fun.
I sort of took on the role of family historian about 15 years ago. I always liked hearing family stoties as a kid anyway. I started with genealogy. I interviewed a lot of my older relatives and took notes. I couldn't believe what I discovered- some incredible things. I wound up digging up old newspaper accounts, birth records, etc. I even collected stuff from the National Archives. Then I wrote up some short histories of different branches of the family. Obviously I can't share the stuff without doxxing myself. It was fun.