Why is Genealogy Important?

In addition to all of the above benefits, adults too can benefit from connecting with their family, bonding, and gaining a sense of history, genealogy offers a number of additional benefits for adults.

Genealogy also provides insight and information about genetics. Digging deep into your family history can provide valuable information about inherited illnesses. A history of cancer, immune diseases, mental health, birth defects and sickle-cell anemia can be immensely helpful when you're considering starting a family or simply want to know if you're at risk.

Genealogy can also help you find long lost family members who are still around. If, for example, your Uncle had a child out of wedlock forty years ago, you have a cousin and a potentially large family out there, which you've yet to meet. You've probably read those stories where long lost brothers and sisters find out they're related and living close to one another, all because someone started researching the family tree.

Genealogy is a powerful way to connect to your family and the world around you. It can provide insight to yourself and others and present us with valuable information - sometimes life altering information. If you've yet to begin uncovering your family tree, get started. You'll be glad you did.