Hi, I am trying to figure what the best way to organize family research. I was wondering what you guys do with pedigree charts. I mean do you use one that start with you or do you do separate ones starting with different ancestors in few generations back such as a great grandparent to keep a good track of each generation? Not only I need tips, I also have a question for certification process that has something to do with these pedigree charts. There is a question where I can use my ancestors for the kinship-determination project except I cannot use anything on me or my sibling. I am refering to Ahnentafel generation chart, I am wondering if I should start the chart with my grandparent or myself for the kinship-determination project. I hope this makes sense. Any suggestions will be appreciated, thanks!

If depends on what your goal is. If this is your personal research than you should be the anchor on the pedigree chart. If you are working on your husband's family then he is the anchor. If you are doing a report on one of your ancestors and you want to include a pedigree chart than he/she is the anchor. If this is research for someone else, then whoever your starting person is for the research (not necessarily the client) is your anchor person. For the BCG's KDP you do not need to submit a pedigree chart. Michele -----Original Message----- From: transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:transitional-genealogists-forum-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of GlitteringGem@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2012 11:55 AM To: transitional-genealogists-forum@rootsweb.com Subject: [TGF] Need some tips Hi, I am trying to figure what the best way to organize family research. I was wondering what you guys do with pedigree charts. I mean do you use one that start with you or do you do separate ones starting with different ancestors in few generations back such as a great grandparent to keep a good track of each generation? Not only I need tips, I also have a question for certification process that has something to do with these pedigree charts. There is a question where I can use my ancestors for the kinship-determination project except I cannot use anything on me or my sibling. I am refering to Ahnentafel generation chart, I am wondering if I should start the chart with my grandparent or myself for the kinship-determination project. I hope this makes sense. Any suggestions will be appreciated, thanks! The Transitional Genealogists List was created to provide a supportive environment for genealogists to learn best practices as they transition to professional level work. Please respect the kind intentions of this list. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TRANSITIONAL-GENEALOGISTS-FORUM-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message