Genealogy is . . . rewarding because it yields immediate results no matter at what level you choose to become involved, from the filling out of a simple family pedigree chart to the writing of a family history. It is guaranteed to draw you closer to your relatives, give you a greater appreciation for the history of America and the part your ancestry played in it, and provide you with a sense of belonging in this often hectic and rootless society in which we live.... Genealogy also teaches us that while wars, customs, and even governments change, some things are eternal--love, pride in children, devotion to country, sadness at the death of a loved one, and joy at the success of a crop or a new job. Through genealogy, we are connected very powerfully to the past, and also to the future. "Ties That Bind" by sharon harfield (Country Living, March 1991) Pat