- Facts, information, numbers included should all be accurate & readable! Answer the questions of: who, what, when, where, why!
- Size is absolutely your choice – just make sure it is adequate for your purposes and allows room for growth as information is obtained.
- Well researched – blanks are filled in as completely as possible – if you are unsure of some information, check it out with other relatives or documentation before putting it onto you family tree.
Remember George Washington said – “Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.” (thank you Rosencrantz & Guildenstern for sharing this quote) – the point is to not give up on finding correct information – your tree will eventually become perfect - Keep the format simple and easy to follow – remember this is a visual or a work of art and you do not want it cluttered, making it hard to read or understand. The family tree is actually a form of art — Another quote shared by Rosencrantz & Guildenstern from David Rockefeller describes what art is, – “I think of art as the highest level of creativity. To me, it is one of the greatest sources of enjoyment”
- Obtain input from relatives and friends by showing, comparing, or interviewing about the family tree – check out other peoples family tree’s for ideas on how to enhance your own family tree.
Have Fun creating your perfect FAMILY TREE !
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