When you begin working on genealogy it quickly becomes evident that your family IS the history. I first got involved in genealogy when a history professor inspired us to understand the importance of history and its place in our lives by giving us an assignment. It was "Find out when your family came to America and the events in their home country that may have caused them to come here." That assignment caused me to talk to aunts and uncles and grandparents to find out where we came from (England and Germany primarily). History came alive because it was my family, my ancestors, my heritage that I was studying. I've found an Oklahoma Sheriff, Preachers, Architects and much more.
One example is my paternal Grandmother's family (the Boeck family). George Boeck got involved in a political
effort to establish our nation on an entirely different path that it has chosen. I found two Obituary booklets in the family that
includes a significant "lecture" on the subject. Again, it brought home to me the place my ancestors have had in history. I offer a link
to a PDF file that provides a great example. A mother and daughter died in a ship wreck at sea. They were the daughter and granddaughter of
George Boeck. The booklet put together for their memorial service is very interesting. You may find it interesting and it certainly
demonstrates that "We Are history". I hope you enjoy
the Louisa and Nellie Nake
Memorial with Single Tax League message.
Do not be confused by the reference to a "Henry George". He is the founder of the "Single Tax League" plan and not a member of the family.