Family Finds Using Facebook
It's not the funny memes. It's not the click-bait Reels. It's not even all the beautiful photos from all the park, gardening, and nature pages I follow, which I subsequently nerd out over. So, what IS one of the primary reasons I use Facebook? For genealogy. That's right—genealogy! Did you know there are over 16,700 Facebook pages or groups devoted to all things genealogy? Who knew that such a tremendous resource was out there, waiting patiently for us to notice it and get on the bandwagon! 1 Over time, after "liking" or "following" dozens of genealogy groups and pages sponsored by archives, societies, libraries, repositories, etc., I would estimate that more than 50% of my Facebook feed is filled with their informative posts, resource announcements, historical tidbits, fascinating photos, and more. By following these pages, I have a ready resource to stay informed as well as a place to ask questions. Here's one example. A Facebook Success Story
