WHERE TO START:
WHERE TO START Start with your family. Ask questions! Find out who likes to research family history…aunt, cousin, grandma? Write EVERYTHING down Organize what you find
définition the family tree:
définition the family tree A family tree , or pedigree chart, is a chart representing family relationships in a conventional tree structure. The more detailed family trees used in medicine, genealogy, and social work are known as genograms.
Family tree representations :
Family tree representations Genealogical data can be represented in several formats, for example as a pedigree or ancestor chart. Family trees are often presented with the oldest generations at the top and the newer generations at the bottom. An ancestry chart, which is a tree showing the ancestors of an individual, will more closely resemble a tree in shape, being wider at the top than the bottom
Fan chart :
Fan chart Example of a fan chart family tree. One technique is a "fan chart", which features a half circle chart with concentric rings: the person of interest is the inner circle, the second circle is divided in two (each side is one parent), the third circle is divided in four, and so forth. Fan charts depict paternal and maternal ancestors
steps to make your family tree:
steps to make your family tree Date on Which pedigree taken Name of person taking the pedigree