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A staff member of the late Tri-centennial Commission remarked that South Carolinians are more interested in genealogy than in history.  We recognize no conflict between the two. Each subject enhances and enlightens the other; indeed, is part and parcel of the other. We do deplore the image that has been attached to genealogical study by the uninformed: an old folks’ pastime tainted with snobbery.  Genealogy is fun–more fun than a detective story because it deals with real people and events.  And the pleasure is not restricted to those who descend from “old families”. All families are old `families, and South Carolinians, whatever their stripe and whatever their purpose, will find that their ancestors are fascinating folks.

There are lots of things that I wished I had asked my grandparents. Young people should be attentive to their elders and ask all kinds of questions every time they can.  If you don’t think you will remember it, write it down.  Because one of these days, there won’t be anyone to ask.