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Conducting Genealogical ResearchWho Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are? For many, the first instinct is to jump on the computer, but if you can discipline yourself to do a little offline sleuthing beforehand, you'll ultimately go a lot further a lot faster. Investigate the clues you've prob...- Conducting Genealogical ResearchGet Hooked on Your Family HistoryGet Hooked on Your Family History We recently spoke with Megan Smolenyak, the author of the book Who Do You Think You Are?, the companion to the NBC television series by the same name. A sixth-grade family history project hooked Megan Smolenyak i...
Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesFamily Group SheetUse this family tree form to keep genealogical information organized. ...- History of NamesQuiz: Name TriviaWhat's in a name? Find out by taking our trivia quiz. Learn all about the art of the alias, the history of a handle, and the making of a moniker. ...
- Family RolesWhen Grandma Was a GirlHow has the family unit changed in the past 100 years? Take our quiz and find out! ...
Thanksgiving Activities and TraditionsGenealogy Activities for ThanksgivingGenealogy Activities for Thanksgiving Giving Thanks for the Family Tree When the extended family comes together for the Thanksgiving holiday, it's the perfect opportunity to help your kids begin some genealogy research. Children love to hear abou...- History of NamesGenealogy: Recording Names and PlacesGenealogy: Recording Names and Places If someone is known by more than one name, put the alternate name or names in parentheses after the surname, preceded by “a.k.a.” (also known as). As an example, John Smith (a.k.a. John Taylor). This sit...
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Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesPedigree ChartUse this printable family tree form to organize information you learn about your family when undertaking genealogical research. ...- Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesFamily Group SheetUse this family tree form to keep genealogical information organized. ...
Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesResearch CalendarThis family tree form will help you organize the genealogical information you gather as you research your family history. ...- Family TreePedigree or Family Tree ChartsPedigree or Family Tree Charts The family tree form you begin with is a pedigree chart, an ascendant chart. On it you start with yourself and work back in time, generation by generation, filling in your parents, grandparents, great-grandparents,...
Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesCorrespondence LogWhen undertaking genealogical research, use this family tree correspondence form to keep track of which people you've talked to and which people you need to contact. ...
Thanksgiving PrintablesThanksgiving Family History QuestionsPrint a sheet of questions to ask relatives about your family history, when you're all together at Thanksgiving. ...
Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesFamily Tree Interview QuestionsPrint a list of questions to ask family members to aid your genealogical search. ...
Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesFamily Group SheetThis printable genealogy worksheet will help you get started on compiling your family tree. ...
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Genealogy Charts and Logs PrintablesGenealogy Research FormWorking hard on your genealogical search? Print out as many copies of the family tree research form you need in order to record your findings. ...
