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From: "Jan Dean" <>
Subject: Re: [APG] Top three genealogical regrets
Date: Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:37:23 -0600
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In addition to what others have mentioned, my main regret is I didn't keep
a genealogical diary of the special days I had while researching my
ancestors. If I could start over, I'd buy a thick, bound notebook and start
with the first day of my research or perhaps start with the class or
lecture which inspired me to begin studying genealogy. I'd continue with a
chronological listing of significant findings - i.e. the day I saw for the
first time my great-grandmother's name and the tears it brought to my eyes.
If I had done this, I'd now have over twenty years of my most meaningful
genealogical days. I could look back and relive all the wonderful times and
the feelings they generated.

Jan Dean

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