Dont you wonder????

Question

Dont you think about where you came from, I mean your heritage? I am black and Im from New Orleans I dont anything about my ancestors! My grandmother once told me we are distantly related to Marie Laveau and A.P. Tureaud but I want to know more who can help????

I know who these people are Tureaud was an activist and Leveau was a famous Voodoo priestess they are both dead Im not trying to find new family members I just want to know what is in my blood.

Answer 1

Good luck with your research.

Answer 2

If you go further back then you'd see that your ancestors come from some country in Africa. To know your roots is good. It keeps you grounded and gives you a sense of belonging. But also know this, were you still living in that place, all the amenities and opportunities may not have been available to you. So rejoice at what you do have.

Answer 3

Yes, our identity is important to us.

I have no problem with my colour (Asian-brown) or ancestry (I know what ethnic group all my ancestors are supposed to have belonged) But we haven't kept records. Some gaps even about great grandparents. It's only names beyond that. Never mind! I have no problem.

But you do. Some years ago I read Roots by ---Hailey. Powerful stuff. Yes, the world was cruel to you.

What other comfort can I give you...?

I can say ...

I understand!

Answer 4

Yes, I feel much better knowing who my great grandparents, great great grandparents were and etc. You can search for geneology websites and libraries offer free memberships to these sites, so you may want to start there. You need your parents names and your grandparents names to begin to build your family tree. My family does a slide show and special presentation at family reunions... on my Mom's and Dad's side. Its so fantastic. Maybe you'll be the one in your generation to start such a tradition. I hop you learn about your past!

Answer 5

I wonder about that all the time, specially because my family is the result of one big blend, from my mother's side my ancestors came from france and spain, and from my dad's side my ancestors come from syria and the netherlands.
My sister and I have decided to get our genealogical tree done, it sure is a lot of work, but it's interesting to know where you come from.

good luck with your research!

Answer 6

you can start by talking to your kinfolks and asking for family records , local health dept., courthouse, any place records are stored. there are many on-line sources to track your heritage. I suggest you read a guide on the subject, so head to the public library first and find a book on genealogy and get to work.

Answer 7

I know a little of my ancestors on my Fathers side. (The Border Reivers on the Scottish/English border many years ago).

I like to think it explains why I have such a fighting spirit and can handle any weather!

Answer 8

You're not alone. I want to know too. I onlyt know that I'm party Irish. By Grandpa's mother's mother or grandmother was Native. So I'd really love to know.

Answer 9

i don't know who this person is i know it matters a lot to you to know who is ur ensester and your far away relatives but would they still be interested to meet you do they know who are u after you explain your relationship is it with them sometimes in this morden era some people juz forget who they are and where they came fromas long as they are happy is enough
but all the best for the hunting it is nice to know ur looking for your far relatives

Answer 10

A piece of advice for you! Never look back! Always you will get in trouble, somehow!

Answer 11

those internet sites that if u type in your family name it finds your heritage and other things