Subject: {FIRSTNAME}, Creating A Family Tree

Hello {FIRSTNAME},


I hope you enjoyed the third course on research and effort 
methods, now we are going to look at creating a family tree.

Here is a recap of the e-course schedule:

Part 1: Why You Need To Explore Your Past
Part 2: Genealogy and History
Part 3: Research and Effort Methods
Part 4: Creating A Family Tree
Part 5: Hiring A Professional

With that being said... Lets get rolling shall we  :)
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Part 4: Creating A Family Tree

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You have two options.  First off, you can use just paper and your notes to create your family tree, which will look like a tree with all of its branches.  But, this is hard to keep organized and can be a good tool if it is used correctly and managed.  

The other option that you have is Family Tree Software products which can help you to determine an effective, electronic method of managing your family tree.  In a later chapter we will talk more about how software can aid you in the process of uncovering your family tree.  Its important, though to consider it as a tool for organization if not for finding your family members.

Placing the names of those people that you have learned about on your family tree is a process that requires a good eraser.  It will be fun to put the pieces together, but it will also be difficult to organize.  

Tips For Managing Your Family Tree

These tips will help you to get your family tree up and running.  Your goal is to do the best that you can to keep it organized, so that it is easy for you to use later.

Group each person by the family that they belong to.  If they have more than one connection, place these families near each other, and show their relation.

Group families by how they are related.  If the two men are brothers, note this.  Determine how each family relates to each other and note it.

Sometimes, using index cards can help you to keep large families organized.  Even for those that are alive, create an immediate family index card, which includes the family, members, dates of birth and location that you can refer to later, over and over again.

Place blank spots near those people that you havent found.  For example, if you find out that theres a sister to one of your cousins that you dont know their name, mark that there is a sister.  Later you may find their name and information.

Every once in a while, go back to the beginning of the project and see if there are any blanks that you can fill in.  Often, you can learn a lot without realizing it.

It also pays to include others in this information that youve found.  For example, if you are working on your genealogy project with your sister or aunt, when they see your family tree laid out, they may remember some additional information from the information that you have gathered.  This information is important to gather.



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