I believe documentation is very important in writing a family history.. however I believe that getting started is of value... .... e.g. I found letters that my grandmother wrote as well as others in my family. Without those letters I wouldn't know what I do about the some members of the family. Why not get that info on paper as soon as possible, then go back and do the fine "tuning." If you don't get it on paper and wait for the perfect format, your knowledge of the kin may be lost.. I always told my students (I'm a teacher).. to get started.. then we will work on the particulars! Just my 2 cents worth! Ellie Swanger

I think I will start with my Newfoundland roots and write. Alot of it will just be dates though, births and such as their actual life I dont know alot until closer to my own generation. cristy