Family Tree

Family Tree FAQ’s

1. Can we put pictures?

Yes.

2. Will it be extra credit if we put pictures?

Yes.

3. Can the pictures be of anything?

No. That is a silly question. The pictures need to be of the people in your tree.

4. Can we put more of our family than parents and g.parents?

Yes. The minimum amount of people you may have is seven (you, parents and g. parents). However, you may put as many other family members (brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and g.g.parents) as you want.

5. What if I don’t know when someone was born?

Estimate the year the person was born (it isn’t that hard) and put “ca.” in front of it.

For example: ca.1927. “Ca.” is an abbreviation for the word “circa” which means “around”.

6. What if neither my parents nor I know my g.parents’ names?

Well, it is sort of weird that your parents don’t know the names of their own parents, but in the rare cases where that is true you need to talk to Mr. Galvin so we can make sure you can show seven people on the tree.

7. I have different family situation and don’t know my dad’s/mom’s side of the family at all.

See the answer to #6.