The Southern Ohio Genealogical Society will present Writing your Family History; Telling a Story about the Past on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at 1487 N. High St., Hillsboro. The program will be presented by Betty E. Crum.

Your ancestors are so much more than just statistical data, i.e. birth, marriage, death, children, etc. collected on family group sheets. They lived lives, experienced trials, joys, moved, had jobs and the list goes on. Have you ever wanted to turn that sterile family research data that you have collected on your family into an interesting, readable and compelling family narrative? If so you will want to attend this informational meeting.

Crum is a SOGS member. She and her husband have written and published 10 family history books telling the story of their families and others. Neither had ever written a book in their life until about 20 years ago. She says the goal is not the unimaginative listing of facts about your family, but learning what those statistical sources can reveal about your ancestors and how to utilize them in a story format.

“You too can write and publish your family history and leave a legacy for future generations,” Crum said.

Submitted by the Southern Ohio Genealogical Society.