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A Complete System of Family Registration (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lemuel Shattuck

 
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Synopsis

This book delves into the significance of family history and the practice of meticulously recording it. Emerging in a time of increasing public awareness regarding ancestry, it offers a comprehensive system for preserving family lineage, relationships, and crucial life events. The author, drawing from personal experiences with historical research and observing the prevalent disregard for ancestral knowledge, advocates for the creation of detailed family registers. The proposed system goes beyond simply documenting births, marriages, and deaths; it encourages the inclusion of biographical details, physical attributes, intellectual pursuits, moral and religious beliefs, and professional accomplishments. By meticulously recording these details, families can gain a profound understanding of their lineage, trace patterns of inheritance, and learn valuable lessons from the experiences of their predecessors. This book provides practical guidance and forms to assist readers in establishing and maintaining their own family registers, emphasizing the importance of preserving this information for future generations. The insights offered within its pages highlight the enduring value of family history and its ability to shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

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9780266597087: A Complete System of Family Registration (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0266597084 ISBN 13:  9780266597087
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
Hardcover