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** Start with yourself as Number 1 | ** Start with yourself as Number 1 | ||
** Top part is for the paternal lineage; bottom part is for the maternal lineage | ** Top part is for the paternal lineage; bottom part is for the maternal lineage | ||
+ | ** Even numbers on traditional ancestor charts are for males and odd numbers are for females | ||
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* Family Group Sheet | * Family Group Sheet | ||
** Shows a family unit, including Father, Mother, and Children | ** Shows a family unit, including Father, Mother, and Children | ||
** All children born to the father and mother should be shown. List from the oldest to the youngest child. | ** All children born to the father and mother should be shown. List from the oldest to the youngest child. | ||
** Has an area to expand on the known information -- such as occupation, military, religion. | ** Has an area to expand on the known information -- such as occupation, military, religion. | ||
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* Websites with forms | * Websites with forms | ||
** [https://www.ogs.org/resource_type/library-special-collections-item/ Ohio Genealogical Society] | ** [https://www.ogs.org/resource_type/library-special-collections-item/ Ohio Genealogical Society] | ||
** [https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/free-resources/charts/ National Genealogical Society] | ** [https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/free-resources/charts/ National Genealogical Society] | ||
** [https://www.cyndislist.com/charts/ Cyndi's List - Charts & Forms] | ** [https://www.cyndislist.com/charts/ Cyndi's List - Charts & Forms] | ||
+ | ** [https://www.familytreetemplates.net/ Family Tree Templates] | ||
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* Use all uppercase for surnames. This helps to distinguish a surname from a middle name. It is not uncommon for surnames from previous generations to be used as middle names for more recent generations. | * Use all uppercase for surnames. This helps to distinguish a surname from a middle name. It is not uncommon for surnames from previous generations to be used as middle names for more recent generations. | ||
** Example: Joseph Arnold vs. Joseph ARNOLD | ** Example: Joseph Arnold vs. Joseph ARNOLD | ||
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* Genealogy dates should be written in a dd-mmm-yyyy format. | * Genealogy dates should be written in a dd-mmm-yyyy format. | ||
** Example: 06-11-20 | ** Example: 06-11-20 | ||
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File:Fischer_Elizabeth_AncestorChart.jpg|Elizabeth Fischer <br> Ancestor Chart | File:Fischer_Elizabeth_AncestorChart.jpg|Elizabeth Fischer <br> Ancestor Chart | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Classroom]] | [[Category:Classroom]] |
Revision as of 10:57, 16 June 2020
YouTube How-to Series
Week 1: Basic Tools
- Ancestor chart
- Family group sheets
- Sharpened pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Good eraser
- Highlighter
- Sticky notes
- Paper
- External storage device
- Notebook/3-ring binder
- File folders
- Change for copier and/or microfilm readers
- To-do list
Week 2: Filling in the Charts
- Ancestor Chart
- Comes in 3, 4, 5, 8+ generations
- Provides biological lineage
- Start with yourself as Number 1
- Top part is for the paternal lineage; bottom part is for the maternal lineage
- Even numbers on traditional ancestor charts are for males and odd numbers are for females
- Family Group Sheet
- Shows a family unit, including Father, Mother, and Children
- All children born to the father and mother should be shown. List from the oldest to the youngest child.
- Has an area to expand on the known information -- such as occupation, military, religion.
- Websites with forms
- Use all uppercase for surnames. This helps to distinguish a surname from a middle name. It is not uncommon for surnames from previous generations to be used as middle names for more recent generations.
- Example: Joseph Arnold vs. Joseph ARNOLD
- Genealogy dates should be written in a dd-mmm-yyyy format.
- Example: 06-11-20
- Is this June 11, 1920?
- Is this November 6, 1820?
- Preferable format is 11 Jun 1920.
- Example: 06-11-20