Knowing when and where they were born opens up a new world for family members who may not be familiar with the details of their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. It connects them to another era, customs, language, music, and legacies that are part of that personal history, which becomes more valuable with understanding. At the same time, it allows newer generations to see and understand what the world looked like at the time their loved one belonged to, a moment in their life