A data structure or a visual representation of a data structure that reflects the parent-child and spousal relationships of a group of people.
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Information on how to create a text descendancy chart
I often run across 'descendancy charts' --- as plain ASCII text. Mostly of the form:
DECENDENTS OF JOSEPH WILLIAM SMYTHE
1 SMYTHE, Joseph William b: 18 Feb 1858 in LA d: 26 Jan 1947 in Cecil, LA
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How to import/use Gramps records to produce family history book?
In the past, I've used PAF and Gramps to manage my family's genealogy records. I really like Gramps in particular, because of its flexibility and ability to store pictures, stories, etc. I am ...
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The identity of Priscilla Kimball Preston. Can you help track down an old extracted record and help solve a 17th century mystery?
We all know it should not take 1200 words to explain a transcription error ...
A 17th century personality, "Priscilla Kimball Preston," reported by FamilySearch's FamilyTree causes a conflict in my ...
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How many ancestors alive 1000 years ago does a person have on average?
I was thinking about something the other day (that is probably stupid), and thought this would be a good place to talk about it.
If someone wanted to draw its family tree over the last 1000 years, ...
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Where do I start with a pedigree chart?
I have recently received a printed pedigree chart of 20 pages. My mother is included in the chart. How/where do I start recording this information in Legacy? How/where do I start to verify the ...
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How do I read this descendants tree?
I have, using Ancestry.co.uk found a link in my distant heritage to the Prettyjohn (variations: Prettejohn, Petitjohn) family originally located in Devon.
One great source of information on this ...
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How far from the direct descendant line is regarded as no longer a relative?
I have started a family tree, starting with myself and working back in time. As I climb up the tree, how far from the direct line is considered a relative?
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Where can I find online Kentucky records from 1800 to 1900, preferably free ones?
I am researching various families in Kentucky from 1800 through 1900. All the online resources have census stuff but when looking for more details I hit nothing. Where online can you find Kentucky ...
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Are there any genealogy research companies offering their service in Poland?
I am interested in finding out more about my family genealogy by hiring some company or person to do the work for me. My entire family comes from Poland, so I am wondering whether there are any ...
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Tracking family names and migration patterns using GIS
I posted a question, Using web mapping and geocoding to track genealogical data, over at Geographic Information Systems SE awhile ago, so I was quite excited when I saw the proposal for this site. I ...
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One tree, or a bunch?
I have spent a considerable amount of time creating family trees on Ancestry.com, and documenting them with records found on Ancestry, FamilySearch, and in other web and non-web sources. For a variety ...
