Free Genealogy Charts

Charts can be an easy to way to organize and show off the hard work you have put into researching your family tree. They come in a variety of formats and sizes. Many are available for free. Check out these free genealogy resources for charts. To view, download and print most of these charts, you will need Adobe Reader (a free download).

Misbach Enterprises Charts-Offers some unique charts that I have not saw before, including an actual picture of a tree that you put the names on the leaves and a picture pedigree charts that fits 6 generations. They had a couple other regular charts as well. All charts are in PDF format so you can print them or download to your computer. Do note that only the charts on the linked page are free. They do offer other charts for a fee.

FamilySearch Pedigree Chart-Another free genealogy resource from the great people at FamilySearch. This is a 3 generation chart. It allows for expansion by giving you area to reference a chart that continues the original.

5 Generation Pedigree Chart-From the Hamersley Family Website, this chart fit 5 generations of family. Like the chart from FamilySearch, it allows for expansion.

Free Family Tree Charts-This site offers several types of family tree charts, including several with graphics. Definitely check the graphic ones out if you are doing a family tree scrapbook as they make an excellent addition, adding punch and interest to the pages.

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Genealogy Forms

Genealogy forms can make your research a lot easier. They compile your information, letting you easily see where the holes are so you know which avenue you need to take to fill in your family tree. A lot of people will try to sell you forms, but there are loads of free ones available that work great. Keep in mind that you will need a copy of Acrobat Reader to view the forms. Download it for free from the Adobe website.

Census Extraction Forms-These forms follow the format of each year's census, allowing you to easily transcribe the information and refer back to it as needed.

Family Record Sheets-These are one way to keep families together while researching. Forms have space for information on both the parents and their children. For large families, which you often find in earlier years, it will be necessary to print more than one form. Likewise, if one of the parents died and the other remarried, having more children, it will be necessary to have a separate form.

Research Logs-These are an invaluable tool in genealogy which can help prevent accidentally backtracking. When you've been researching a while, it is easy to forget which sources you've already checked. With a research log for each ancestor, you can check to see where you have been so far.

Immigration Forms-Most of us have an ancestor that came from another country at some point. Immigration records can be helpful in filling in blanks about where they came from and, in some case, who they left behind. Use these forms to document information from passenger and other immigration-related records.

Correspondence Log-In some cases, it may be necessary to call or write relatives for more information on your family's genealogy. You may even find yourself contacting potential relatives. A correspondence log will help you track who you have contacted, why you contacted them, and what, if any, response you got.

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