When should I start tracing my Family History?

When should I start tracing my Family History?

You should start tracing your family history as soon as possible because the thing is a lot of people are only tempted to get going after the death of an elderly relative, because those stories are no longer there and there is a curiosity about finding out the background to them. It's like Christmas gatherings, you hear the same story trotted out year in and year out but no one actually thinks to sit down in a corridor and write it. Do it now. Do it now before that memory is lost or the person is gone, before any precious objects and artifacts are thrown away or discarded. It is never too soon to start taking your family history.