During the research of your family, you will
find it easier to keep track of your information
with a variety of different charts. Below
is a list of some of the basic charts you
will use and a brief explanation of what
they are used for.
Chart List
- Pedigree Chart: Keeps track of ancestral
lines
- Family Group Sheets: Puts individuals in
a family unit. Connecting parents to children
as well as siblings to each other.
- Research Calendar: Lets you know which records
you have searched and which records
still
need to be searched
- Correspondence Record: Lets you keep track
of individuals and places you have
contacted
- Source Summary: Keeps track of the sources
you have searched as well as the
purpose
of your search.
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