To correctly and fully compose your pedigree, you need to do a lot of work, so many people do not know which side to approach it. Try to just start your family tree - it's simple and will help you learn better about your family's past.
It is necessary
- Computer with internet access
- Dictaphone
- Tickets to your grandmother's hometown
Instructions
Step 1
Start building a pedigree from yourself. Write down your full name, date and place of birth, marital status, and any other information you see fit.
Step 2
Add the names of your parents and write down as much information about their lives as possible about them. Be sure to mention your mother's maiden name.
Step 3
Ask parents and their parents any information they can remember about their immediate family.
Step 4
Ask your family members to look for any documents related to their life: birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, etc. Make copies of the documents found and attach them to the pedigree.
Step 5
Check your ancestors' hometowns on historic sites. Try to search for mentions of last names and find additional information about the family's past.
Step 6
Take a trip to the homeland of your descendants. Research local churches, cemeteries, and local libraries for information that might help complement your lineage.
