FREE Family Research Resources

At AncestryBirdDog.com we offer many FREE resources because we support the long-standing tradition within the genealogy “community” (family researchers, genealogists, historians, transcribers, librarians, museum curators, research centers, genealogy organizations, etc.) of helping others with their journey when we can.

Here is a list of the items now available at no cost to you.

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Family Group Worksheets: A family group worksheet (or family unit chart) is a form where you fill in the names of two parents and their children. The form also collects birth, marriage and death information, the names of children’s spouses and a whole lot more. Not only does it become part of your genealogy records, Family Group Worksheets are a valuable tool to be used when conducting oral history interviews for verifying information you have and gathering additional new details.
Four Generation Pedigree Chart: A pedigree chart starts with you and shows the line of your direct ancestors. It is sometimes called a family tree, lineage or ancestry chart. Think of the pedigree chart as a shorthand master outline of your bloodline.
Mitochondrial (mtDNA) DNA and mtDNA Test Primer: This is an easy-to-read, just-the-facts primer offering the basics about mtDNA testing, including simple-to-understand definitions of the biological and genetic terminology related to mitochondrial DNA.
Oral History Interview Guide and Conversational Outline: This step-by-step guide helps you prepare for your meeting with a family member in which you plan to conduct an oral history interview. It also offers an outline of conversation starters to help facilitate the interview process.
Quick Key to Quaker Dates: A reference guide for translating dates properly from Quaker records.
State-by-State List of Death Records & Death Certificates: This reference guide lists information for all U.S. states regarding when they began requiring death certificates and where to get a certified copy.

Enjoy our free E-book, Making Family History Fun. Inside you’ll discover 14 fun, family-friendly activities, complete with a list of supplies and instructions. This book is helps you share your family and cultural history with the children in your life.

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