Musical Instrument Maker Question:

☛ Where did you grow up?
☛ For how long did your family live in the area(s)?
☛ How many siblings did you have? What were their names and ages?
☛ What were your siblings like?
☛ Did other family members live in the area? If so, who?
☛ Did you live on a farm? If so, what kind of crops did you grow?
☛ Did you keep livestock or other animals?
☛ Did you have any pets?
☛ What was your house or apartment like? How many rooms were in it?
☛ What kind of amenities did your home have? (indoor plumbing, electricity or gas, phone, television)
☛ Do any items from the house stand out in your mind as favorites?
☛ What was the neighborhood like?
☛ Did the town have a railroad? Post office? Stores?
☛ What was your family's religious affiliation?
☛ Where did you go to church?
☛ What religious ceremonies did you take part in?
☛ Did you have godparents or sponsors?
☛ Where did you go to school?
☛ What level of education do you have?
☛ What was your favorite subject to study?
☛ Did you have any special interests when you were growing up?
☛ What kind of games did you play?
☛ What was your favorite toy?
☛ What did you do for fun?
☛ Did your family ever take trips or go on vacations?
☛ Do you speak any foreign languages?
☛ Did you have family reunions?
☛ Who were your friends when you were growing up?
☛ Can you tell me about some close friends of the family?
☛ Can you describe the personalities of your family members?
☛ Are there any physical characteristics that run in your family?
☛ Were there any illnesses in your family?