Shires Genealogy

Description

Every one of us is a genetic product of our parents, and they of their parents, and so on. Our physical features and, sometimes, aspects of our personalities, are inherited from our ancestors. Finding out who they were and how they lived can give us a whole new perspective on our own identity.

Researching our family history opens our eyes to so many related topics. It introduces us to the social history of the eras in which our ancestors lived, such as the types of houses and living conditions and enables us to see how events such as wars, or politics and religion affected individual families.

Apart from the logical reasons for looking into our family's past, there are others, and the whole process can be incredibly exciting. There's a lot of detective work, trying to find evidence to prove, or disprove, family legend, or using different documents to solve mysteries. For many it is an opportunity to create something for future generations. Today, children are taught about what life was like centuries ago, and before the end of this century children will be taught about what life is like today, therefore an accurate record of who their ancestors were and what sort of lives they led is a wonderful gift for our generation to give to those who follow.

There are several reasons to employ a professional genealogist. Some potential clients have ancestry in the UK but may live abroad, others work full-time and simply don't have the time to research their roots. Some clients are experienced amateur genealogists who have hit a brick wall in their research that they are struggling to break down , while some are new to genealogy and simply need a helping hand. Whatever your reasons, Shires Genealogy welcomes clients old and new.

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