Program
for
Program
for
My Ancestors Can Beat Your Ancestors
As you know, anytime genealogists (Those people who
hunt their ancestors) get together, especially if you deprive them of their
computers, research documents or microfilm readers,
talk will soon turn to
tales of favourite ancestors.
Below
is a set of questions for you to consider.
Bring
your answers (one, two or all) to the
April meeting where you will have an opportunity
to
do a little boasting and to share you answers.
There
will be some small prizes for best answers
. (Whatever that means).
Please
include some details ( names, dates, places etc.) for sharing time.
READY
1.
Most unusual occupation.
Who
.
2. Most unusual
place of birth.
..
3. Most unusual
cause of death.
4. Most number
of children of one father.
..
Name of father
.
5. Most number
of children of one mother.
Name of mother
6. Most unusual
name. (first or last)
..
7. Most often
repeated given name.
.
8. Number of
spelling variations of one surname.
What
name
.
9. Youngest age
at marriage.
..
Who
.
10. Oldest age
at marriage.
..
Who
..
..
11. Most number
of siblings.
.
Who
.
..
12. Oldest age
at death.
..
Who
13. Youngest
age at death (not counting stillborn)
Who
.
14. Most unique
ancestral picture
Why
.
.
(Bring it with you ??)
15. Which
ancestor would you like to meet and why
..
NOTE:
Depending on the response this activity could continue beyond one
months program. So print your
copy and keep it for the future.
It is hoped that this activity will provide
entertainment, some ideas for research, a chance to get to know one another and
a chance to tell others about your family tree.
