| AMS 100: Introduction To American Identity and Culture |
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V. Family History Notebook
Your Family History Notebook will consist of a three ring binder (1-1 1/2 " thick) with top load sheet protectors with the following forms #1- #7. A sample of photos, documents, and records should follow. Finally you will include an Individual Narrative.
| Form #1:Basic Data Sheet | This is the first handout with basic individual/ cultural data. Generally, you are #1 in all subsequent charts |
| Form #2: Five Generation Chart(s) | 1-17 pedigree charts. Most of you will only have Chart #1 with the 5 generations of direct line ancestors. |
| Form #3: Ahnentafel Table | Basically a family tree showing paternal and maternal descent |
| Form #4: above part 2 | |
| Form #5: Family Group Sheet | Initially this should be your 'Nuclear' family: father/mother - blood/ adoptive plus siblings. Add a group sheet for each of your parents and grandparents. |
| Form #6: above part 2 | |
| Form #7 Research Log | Include any family interviews, records and publications pertaining to your family history. Enter them by the date of research. |
| Photos, Documentation, Records, | You should copy (no originals) of pertinent photos, documents and records of direct line ancestors on your pedigree chart. If you have too many just copy a sample of the most important. You, your parents and grandparents. |
| Individual Narrative | This is a separate 3-5 page narrative about yourself/ go to Individual Narrative |