Now that you have started to collect some information you will want to start to prepare your family tree.  Using the information collected in the fictional example shown in a separate section we can construct the tree. 

 

 

 

 

This tree was prepared using Family Tree Maker.  This program which is produced and marketed by Ancestry.com claims to be the #1 best seller of its type.  I find it very good but I have not used any other.  It has lots of features including publishing and various tree formats that you can choose once you have entered your data.  It can be purchased on line from the link below for a cost of $AU99.95.  Alternatively buy through the US link for $US39.95.

 

There are also several free software options for example Family Search has a free download via the link below.  This is a very simple program and good for the beginner.

 

There are also several templates available for free that you can download.  Some of these can be used on your computer or simply printed and filled in by hand.  Any of these are a good place to start and I have included several links to a few sites below.

 

Family Search - http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp

Personal Ancestral File (PAF) is a free genealogy and family history program. PAF allows you to quickly and easily collect, organize and share your family history and genealogy information.

 

Free Templates

http://www.uftree.com/family_tree_template.asp

This site offers free templates to download to help you organise your information.  Some of these are for more advanced research.

http://misbach.org/pdfcharts/

More templates – essentially free but do ask for a small donation

http://www.familytreetemplates.net/

More templates

 

http://www.myheritage.com/

on-line database

 

Family Tree Maker - http://www.familytreemaker.com/

http://www.gould.com.au/Family-Tree-Maker-s/1286.htm