The Hidden Danger in Family Stories: Are You Changing History?

Have you ever heard a family story that sounded too good to be true—or too painful to repeat? As genealogists, we face the challenge of telling our family’s history truthfully while honoring our ancestors. In this Writer’s Corner, I explore why people alter family stories and how to balance accuracy with storytelling. Let’s dive in and discuss how to keep family history honest and meaningful.


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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction
00:39 Why Genealogists Have Urges to Retouch the Past
02:09 How to Recognize Bias and Misconceptions
05:33 Bias is Family History Writing is Subtle
06:27 Using Context to Correctly Emphasize the Significance of Genealogy Events
08:25 Avoiding Misleading Connotative Words When Writing Family Histories
10:08 Disclosing Uncertainty When Writing Genealogies
10:35 Approach Family History Writing with a Critical Eye


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