What Qualities does the Researcher Need?

Sometimes, especially where unusual names are concerned, and where families have remained in a particular-area over several generations, a family tree can be created in a short time.

On other occasions you will reach a dead-end, perhaps spend weeks searching for one odd but essential fact, which might not appear, but which might, halt your work perhaps indefinitely.

Qualities then for the researcher include those of patience and clarity of mind, an ability to keep going when the going gets tough.