The Mysteries of Genealogical Time: Understanding and Breaking Free from Repetitions

A psychogenealogical journey to decipher the secrets of ancestral dates with 3 key markers

Clock tower in Auxerre, picture by author

Taking an interest in your genealogy can hold many surprises! One intriguing phenomenon is the repetition of dates from one generation to the next. These peculiar dates carry deep significance that psychogenealogy explores through the analysis of family trees.

Examining every time-related marker linked to the family’s history is crucial to decoding the mysteries of genealogical time.

Each family lives according to its own genealogical time. Analyzing their specific temporal markers helps us understand how the past can still affect our lives.

Here are the three main time markers to consider:

1. Personal and collective dates
2. The age at significant events
3. Durations, including lifespan, marriage length, work periods, etc.

Analyzing these temporal markers is key to understanding our family’s history.

1. Personal and Collective Dates:

• All dates in official records (birth, marriage, death) should be considered. When dates repeat…