Genealogical charts, heraldry, family-trees. They are magic oftentimes otherworldly terms. Words used to describe our desire to reach into the past and discover our origins.

In the last 20 years the interest in Genealogy has grown greatly. More and more people wonder about the people in their family tree. Did my ascendants belong to the peasant class with only a patch of land to provide subsistence? Were they wealthy landowners? Did they come from an aristocratic lineage? Did they contribute something of importance to society? These essential questions swirl in the mind of anyone who considers researching their family history.

The bottom line is it does not matter if they were rich or poor, of the peasant or royal class, or whether or not they made a noticeable contribution to society. It is important that they lived, loved, and sacrificed so that the next generation could have a better way of life. So it is of utmost importance that we be thankful and get to know our ascendants.

Genealogical research is a difficult job. It requires time, patience, and logical thinking. Sometimes it is necessary to hire a trained researcher. This is especially true when your ancestors came from another country. Discovering your family tree is a job that will bring great reward for you, your family, and future generations to come.

Rudo Pavlovič