Family Tree Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you research, draw, and understand your family history.

How to Make a Family Tree

A complete step-by-step guide — from gathering what you already know to researching vital records and growing your tree over time.

Portrait trees, pedigree charts, fan charts, genograms, and family group sheets — what each format is for and when to use it.

A complete reference for all standard genogram symbols — person shapes, relationship lines, and step-by-step drawing instructions.

Simple instructions for school projects, with tips for parents on blended families, adopted children, and making the project stand out.