Posts in June 18, 2026

Genealogists are well aware of using the FAN (Friend, Associate, and Neighbor) network in their research. However, it’s important to remember that members of this network are not static. Your relative’s FANs can change over time, particularly as your relative moves from one place to another, their FANs move, and people die. Other reasons for members of the FAN network to change are changing financial situations, change in religious practices, changes in occupation, and personal arguments or squabbles.  The FAN network is important to be aware of in our genealogical research. But it’s also important to remember that members of this network can change over time.