Adam and Eve Family Tales
© Virginia Marin
The Bible speaks of Adam and Eve as having been created by God. To Christians, Adam and Eve are as real today as they were at the Creation.
If Adam and Eve were the first parents, then every one on Earth can, if the time and energy were taken, trace their existence to them, and from one of their sons to other hims and hers, and so forth and so on. The process of tracing, establishing and studying ancestors is known as genealogy. If the genealogy goes back to Adam and Eve, it is known as an Adam and Eve genealogy
There are many Adam and Eve genealogies, and most are relatively correct for the long periods of time involved to formulate a completed list. Without the genealogies of the Europeans, who kept excellent records, an Adam and Eve would not be possible.
How far back can you trace your lineage on your mother's side? How far on your father's side? To illustrate what can be done the following lineal descent of Doctor James Mitchell Sims is offered in unbroken lines of 149 generations from/to Adam and Eve.
This research was compiled and verified through the use of such records as family Bibles, tombstone rubbings, published records such as deeds, wills, equity records, parish records, South Carolina and other Archives, New York Library records, Magna Carta lineage books, Harlaein Society lineage books of England, "Visitations of Parishes in England" (York, Poundsford, & Glamorganshire) and others. It is considered accurate, and has been verified by a certified genealogist who collects, and repairs, Adam and Eve genealogies.
To the beginning searcher, I suggest that you begin with yourself and work backwards listing each generation as you regress. The easiest way is to use pedigree charts to keep your lines in order. You'll certainly have a lot of fun, meet many interesting people along the way and find many family stories and other folklore which could be pertinent to you family. It is also a wonderful way to teach language, literature and history to children. Your discoveries may startle and amaze you.
For example did you ever wonder WHY you have such a short temper or from whom you inherited your Aqualine nose, or why you may be drawn to politics, teaching, writing or philosophy, for example. If you want to know thyself, and your family, do an Adam and Eve Genealogy.
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