Genealogy is the study of the descent of families and persons from an ancestor or ancestors, while Family History applies to biographical research into one's ancestors.
A Genealogical study creates a skeleton of the family while family history puts flesh onto the bones of the family.
There are of course accepted standards and norms for doing genealogy properly, regardless of where in the world such a study is undertaken, and this section aims at providing you with a basic understanding of what these standards are, and so enable you to do your own study correctly.
If correctly undertaken, genealogy is a richly rewarding and pleasantly addictive pastime or hobby, at least to the person concerned.
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