How to write a family tree

Genealogy is a special book genre that records the family lineage and important people's deeds in the form of a table. The method of writing a family tree: determining the name of the family tree, collecting information, determining the genealogical structure, writing the content of the family tree, and designing the format of the family tree.

1, determine the name of the genealogy: genealogy name, commonly used is the family tree, genealogy, genealogy. The most important genealogical name is the family name and genealogy. In addition, some genealogies will also indicate the county, hall number and other information.

2, collect information: before writing the family tree, you need to collect relevant information about the family, such as family members' birthdays, places of origin, hometowns, and places of current residence. Family members can also be invited to fill out questionnaires in order to collect more information about them.

3. Determine the genealogical structure: According to the relationship of family members, draw a family genealogical chart to clarify the generation and kinship. The genealogical structure usually includes a list of branches, individual pages of members, and so on.

4. Preparing genealogical content: When preparing a family tree, it is necessary to record in detail the information of the family members, including name, gender, date of birth, date of death, spouse, children and so on. In addition, you can also include the deeds, articles, poems, etc. of family celebrities.

5, design genealogy format: according to the family's preferences and needs, design the format of the family tree. It can be hanging type, booklet type and so on, and at the same time choose the appropriate font, typography and decorative style.

The role of genealogy

1, tracing the roots: genealogy can help us understand the origin of the family, the development of the family lineage and blood relations between family members, thus deepening the understanding of family history.

2, inheritance of culture: genealogy records the family's traditional culture, customs, experience and technology, etc., which helps to pass on and carry forward the excellent culture of the family.

3, unity of the family: genealogy will be closely linked to the family members, enhance the cohesion and centripetal force within the family, and promote exchanges and cooperation among family members.

4, moral education: genealogy records the deeds, behaviors and achievements of family celebrities, which can provide family members with moral examples and spiritual support, and inspire family members to move upward to good power.

5, historical research: genealogy as a family history, can provide valuable information for historical research, to make up for the lack of official historical records.