Each piece of information concerning a pedigree ancestor and his/her family is placed on a worksheet. Since the end result of your research efforts will be to compile complete, correct and connected families, the use of family group sheets from the beginning will make the compilation much easier.
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Other Free Forms or Templates
- Family Tree Templates – Family tree templates available in PDF form. These free forms can be used to create your own personal family tree.
Download or Print U.S. & U.K. Census Forms
Census extraction forms are doubly valuable: not only do they allow researchers to see the format and column headings for various census years (especially if the schedules themselves are hard to read), they also provide a clean and convenient method for extracting and filing important information you find. Forms are provided free from Ancestry.
Download or Print Ancestral Chart
An ancestor chart records the ancestors from whom you directly descend–those for whom you intend to compile a complete and correct family unit. It shows at a glance the progress you have made towards this goal and what remains to be done. Ancestral Chart is provided free from Ancestry.
Download or Print Research Calendar
The research calendar gives an account of every record source you have searched and serves as a reminder of what you have already done and where you have found pertinent information. Research Calendar is provided free from Ancestry.
Download or Print Research Extract
Use the research extract sheets to summarize information which cannot be photocopied, for which there is no document in your possession, or for things such as deeds which may be time-consuming or difficult to reread quickly when you need information from the copy you have. Research Extract is provided free from Ancestry.
Download or Print Correspondence Record
It is important to keep track of those with whom you have corresponded, the reasons for writing, and whether or not you have already received an answer. Correspondence Record is provided free from Ancestry.
Download or Print Family Group Sheet
Each piece of information concerning a pedigree ancestor and his/her family is placed on a worksheet. Since the end result of your research efforts will be to compile complete, correct and connected families, the use of family group sheets from the beginning will make the compilation much easier.
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Download or Print Source Summary
It is helpful to be able to refer quickly to information you have found for a particular family and the sources of that information. Keep a separate source summary of information found for each family group.
