The First Family Tree
Build a clear first family tree while separating confirmed relationships from possibilities.
Take this guide on its own, or follow the complete beginner path from the first tree to a documented research log.
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- The First Family TreeTHE TREE
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- Documents, Dates & EvidenceTHE EVIDENCE
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Build a Clear Tree from What You Already Know
Build a clear first family tree while separating confirmed relationships from possibilities.
Start with yourself and work outward. Learn how to organise names, dates, places and relationships into a family tree that shows what is known—and what still needs evidence.
A first family tree can become confusing surprisingly quickly. Similar names, uncertain dates and remembered relationships begin to look equally reliable once they appear inside the same diagram.
The First Family Tree gives you a careful starting method. Begin with yourself, add close generations and record the source behind each relationship. Learn how to mark uncertainty, avoid duplicate people and keep a possible connection outside the confirmed tree until more evidence appears.
The result is not a finished family history. It is a clear foundation you can understand, review and improve.
Six things this guide teaches you.
- Begin a tree with yourself and close relatives.
- Record names, dates, places and relationships consistently.
- Separate confirmed facts from possibilities.
- Avoid duplicate people and unclear branches.
- Attach a source note to important facts.
- Review and share a readable first tree.
Eight chapters, in the order you will use them.
- 01Begin with Yourselfpage 4
- 02Gather What Your Family Knowspage 12
- 03Build the First Three Generationspage 24
- 04Names, Dates & Placespage 34
- 05Record Uncertainty Clearlypage 44
- 06Avoid Duplicate Peoplepage 54
- 07Add Sources to Each Factpage 62
- 08Review and Share the Treepage 70
Page numbers refer to the planned 76-page edition.
Clear pages for careful research.
Each guide combines concise explanations with worksheets, source questions, visual frameworks and examples.
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Is this the right guide for you?
Complete beginners who have family names and memories but have never organised them into a documented tree.
No previous genealogy or archival experience is needed. Record what is confirmed, what is still possible and where each detail came from.
Before you begin.
Are these suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The guides assume no previous genealogy or archival experience.
Are these physical books?
No. Every product is a digital PDF. Nothing will be shipped.
Do the guides include access to genealogy databases?
No. Database subscriptions and record fees are not included. Availability and pricing vary by provider and country.
Will the guides find my ancestors for me?
No. They teach a process for organising information, evaluating sources and planning your own research.
Should I publish information about living relatives?
Treat living people’s information carefully. Ask permission before publishing private or sensitive details and follow the laws and platform rules that apply to you.
How long is The First Family Tree?
The planned length is 76 pages, arranged in eight chapters. The contents image on this page shows that plan.
Can I print the worksheets?
Yes, for personal use. The files may not be resold, redistributed or shared publicly.
How do I receive my ebook?
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