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A Pedigree Chart records our parents, their parents, and their parents, going as many generations back as possible. It shows at a glance the information we have and what we still need to look for. We can use this chart as a map in organizing our family records. The example below is a Pedigree chart of Nani Olsen Kelly of Hawaii.  
A Pedigree Chart records our parents, their parents, and their parents, going as many generations back as possible. It shows at a glance the information we have and what we still need to look for. We can use this chart as a map in organizing our family records. The example below is a Pedigree chart of Nani Olsen Kelly of Hawaii.  


[[Image:Nani pedigree.png|center]]<br>===== Family Group Record =====  
[[Image:Nani pedigree.png|center|745px]]  
 
===== Family Group Record =====


On a Family Group Record we can write information about complete families, including children. In the example below, Nani Olsen Kelly of Hawaii has 2 sheets on which her great grandfather appears. On the top sheet, he is the son of Pekelo Papa. On the bottom one, he appears as the husband, Pekelo Liliokalani Papa.  
On a Family Group Record we can write information about complete families, including children. In the example below, Nani Olsen Kelly of Hawaii has 2 sheets on which her great grandfather appears. On the top sheet, he is the son of Pekelo Papa. On the bottom one, he appears as the husband, Pekelo Liliokalani Papa.  


[[Image:-nani fgr-.png|thumb|center|500px]]  
[[Image:-nani fgr-.png|thumb|center|750px]]  


For each set of parents on our pedigree chart, we should make a Family Group Record.&nbsp;  
For each set of parents on our pedigree chart, we should make a Family Group Record.&nbsp;  


<br>''[[Step 4. Gather oral histories from your oldest relatives|Step 4. Gather oral histories]] &nbsp;&lt; &nbsp;Previous&nbsp; | &nbsp;Next&nbsp; &gt;&nbsp; [[Step 6. Organize your papers|Step 6. Organize your papers]]''  
''[[Step 4. Gather oral histories from your oldest relatives|Step 4. Gather oral histories]] &nbsp;&lt; &nbsp;Previous&nbsp; | &nbsp;Next&nbsp; &gt;&nbsp; [[Step 6. Organize your papers|Step 6. Organize your papers]]''  


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