Family Tree Notebook fill-in-the-blank-template is easy to personalize for gifts or leave blank to be completed by recipients. Convenient to have on hand when you need gift ideas for babies, men or women, for upcoming occasions such as shower, wedding, anniversary, birthday, baptism, holiday, Christmas, Thanksgiving family reunion or anytime, just-for-fun. Unique, beautiful heirloom gifts are extra-special for new baby, bride/groom, parents, grandparents, mother/father-in-law, relatives, teachers and friends. Take notes while you learn about ancestors. Keep track of genealogy with this organizer journal. It’s all about collecting, saving and passing on the ancestry history of one child or a group of siblings (brothers/sisters). This booklet is a perfect tool to gather all the random bits and pieces of the past and compile them into one beautiful keepsake to cherish.
Many people have quite a few unknowns because of lost records; that’s okay—spaces can be left blank and filled in later if research is done gradually. The meaningful and important thing to do is to enter or write down what is known now before it is forgotten. Future generations will appreciate knowing about their roots.
Enjoy this fun, useful workbook to help preserve facts: names, dates, places; and also write about personal memories. Every branch of a family tree holds the people who shaped and formed each unique individual ever born into this world. Predecessors’ experiences are interesting. The Spirit inspires faith, gives life, thankfulness, joy and growth through forefathers and mothers as they teach us about good character virtues, hard work ethic, perseverance in tough times and lessons from mistakes. Our physical appearance is inherited from their biological DNA. Precious moments are those spent gathering stories about lives of loved ones. We celebrate those who gave us life and love us. We honor our elders by asking questions to concisely organize their biographical outline—a heritage story to pass on to next generations of children and grandchildren.
Ideas for interview topics (these are listed on back cover):
1. First memory about your childhood?
2. Oldest relative you remember?
3. Education — favorite teacher/subjects?
4. Vocation — places worked, favorite job?
5. Hobbies or sports you enjoy?
6. Favorite book, music or entertainment?
7. Siblings — brothers and sisters?
8. Travel, immigration, places lived?
9. Life stories, happiest and sad times?
10. Faith — people who helped you?
11. Favorite quote or verse?
12. How did you celebrate holidays?
13. How did you meet your spouse?
14. Wedding or childbirth memories?
15. Hopes and advice for young people?
16. Health/medical challenges?
17. Subsequent marriage information?
18. What else could we talk about?
Doctors often inquire about potentially genetic health issues of grandparents or their cause of death (see number 16 above). The Family Tree Notebook is a great place to jot down helpful information for your physician—illnesses, diseases, etc.
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Family Tree Notebook is available in TWO formats! Both the print and electronic versions are described below (A and B) for your convenience and help with preference. If you purchase both editions, you may utilize all the benefits of each type; work with one before the other or both simultaneously.
(A) Print Edition [THIS LISTING]. When you order physical paperback books, they will be sent in the mail with FreshRetroGallery gift tags. They can be drop-shipped directly to your gift recipients. This print version allows taking notes with pen or pencil and becomes a wonderful keepsake of handwriting. No computer knowledge is necessary. The print edition is the best choice for a physical item to put in a stocking or wrap for under the tree. It’s excellent for weddings or the traditional first year anniversary “paper” gift when a couple plans to have children. The 64-page-plus-cover book measures 5.5 x 8.5", a convenient size to carry or tuck in a hand bag to bring along when visiting family and relatives. The saddle-stitched paperback book is printed on acid-free archival quality text and cover stock. The paper is a designer favorite for superior performance. The “Natural” color is a warm shade of ivory, cream or off-white. The exceptional paper quality is easy to write on and enhances print with a touch of distinction. Cougar is honored to be the premier member of the Domtar EarthChoice® family of products, is FSC® Certified, SFI® Certified Sourcing and Rainforest Alliance Certified™. Featuring 10% post consumer recycled content and certified fiber, it’s the optimal environmental choice.
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“What a perfect accompaniment to the beautiful genealogy chart. I recommend getting both; this is the perfect space for notes.” — customer review by dgawed
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(B) Ebook Edition: [NOT THIS LISTING] For more information about a similar format as instant digital download—no physical item will be sent, go to: https://www.etsy.com/listing/253041974/family-tree-notebook-ebook-pdf-genealogy . The ebook is for personal use to email, print/mail, keep on your desktop, store online, put on a CD or thumb drive.
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Simple to use:
The cover of Family Tree Notebook has a chart illustrated with numbers which match-up to the circled numbers on the pages. Put the youngest generation child (or siblings) on number one; add the father’s side of the family on number 4–33; begin the mother’s side on number 34–63. Even circled numbers are for fraternal information (men). Odd circled numbers are for the maternal lineage (females). 2-page spreads of the open-print-edition book show each couple’s information on the left-and-right-hand pages (optional Ebook edition has spreads laid out as single 11 x 8.5" pages and back/front cover combined on the first page).
A blank page is available for anything you may choose to add, located on the first page after the front cover, across from number one. My example shows this space filled with Bible verses, Lord’s Prayer, and a personal note. This space can be left blank or a personal message to the gift recipient could be written here—whatever you want.
Family Tree Notebook provides the ability to record ancestry of six generations on 63 spots:
1. One child or group of siblings (at the bottom of the chart)
2. Two parents—one mother, one father
3. Four grandparents
4. Eight great grandparents
5. 16 great great grandparents
6. 32 great great great grandparents
Serious genealogists may continue the history of 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 generations and beyond by mentioning people from other generations in the “other information” area or by adding more volumes. Read more about adding charts (book volumes) here https://www.etsy.com/listing/63987573/33-blank-family-tree-charts-for-6-or-up . This link talks about how to create a library of 33 charts (or booklets).
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Ideas for Family Tree Notebook:
• Can be completed first, or given blank as a gift so the recipient can fill it out.
• Group craft activity
- family reunion favor
- adult birthday party
- holiday gathering
• Write an autobiography and keep the Family Tree Notebook with the story of your life.
• Insert it into, or store it with, a photo album, scrapbook or journal.
• File it with other historical documents for safe keeping.
• Place among a home decor grouping of family keepsakes on shelf, coffee table, dresser top or antique trunk.
• Ebook edition: for personal use to email, print/mail, keep on your desktop, store online, put on a CD or thumb drive.
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Men and women enjoy recording family history as a remembrance of loved ones. Descendants receive positive benefits by understanding sacrifices others have made. Knowledge of the past provides a sense of responsibility, self-esteem and courage to make changes. Collecting information satisfies those questions of where you came from. It’s an inexpensive activity because references are available through brothers, sisters, cousins, aunts, uncles, friends, loved ones, internet, churches, governmental archives, historical societies, genealogy organizations and libraries. It’s a good way to connect to the people in your present as well as your past. Genealogy is considered by some to be the fastest-growing hobby in the North America. Search for websites and Facebook Groups and you will see that millions of people are interested in finding ways to locate family or friends with whom they had lost touch. It’s worldwide and crosses cultures and faiths.
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© Elizabeth Knaus
Author, Designer, Publisher
All rights reserved. By purchasing this book, you may write in it to create your own personalized version [edit/save the ebook edition which you may print and share for personal use]. No part of this book in its new, blank, format may be reproduced, shared or resold without written permission, except for brief quotations in books and critical reviews or to share as a personal gift. Please direct other interested parties to freshretrogallery.etsy.com so they may purchase their own book with the rights.
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My blank 19" x 13" Family Tree Chart is also available, sold separately at https://www.etsy.com/listing/85890991/family-tree-chart-blank-poster-to-hand . The chart and book can each stand alone; or a combination of the two items may be utilized in a couple of ways:
1. Make notes in the Book first and then hand-write it on the Chart.
2. Hand-write basic information in the Chart first and then copy it to the Book, where you have room to add more detailed information.
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Some people also use my Notebook and Descendant Chart designs in combination with my Ancestry Fan Charts. The designs are coordinated and have a comprehensive purpose, yet each product (printed and digital) can stand alone. Check out stationery, scrolls, journals, family tree charts, notebooks, greetings—visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreshRetroGallery
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