Jubbergun wrote:
I never got the genealogy thing. I think that's because I believe that to a certain extent a person should be blessed or damned on their own merits and not because of anything their ancestors have done (I have no problems with inheritance of property, I'm speaking strictly of a person's reputation and/or self-worth). Finding out that one of my ancestors was famous for something does nothing to make me a better (or worse) person.
There have been a few attempts at researching the family history in a few branches of the family, and the only thing I remember of note is that one of my Grandfather's ancestors was a lieutenant in the continental army during the Revolutionary War, and that there were one or more Native Americans (don't know which tribe or tribes) in the same part of my lineage.
Your Pal,
Jubber
this attitude seems to be only typical of americans. in the eastern cultures, there is no diversity of race (i.e. korean people are 100% korean) so in an attempt to establish variance they must reference their ancestor's triumphs. their blood runs in your veins. it is important to learn about your past, otherwise history repeats itself.
