Free Genealogy Resources from Family Tree Magazine

From genealogy forms and family tree templates, to reference charts and ebooks, here are free resources to take your research to the next level. Download a records worksheet, plan your next family reunion, or organize your genealogy files with Family Tree Magazine!

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Forms and Reference Guides See All

Free Family History “Stuff” Keep or Toss Check...

Forms, Organization

You don't have to keep all the papers, photos and other "stuff" you inherited from Grandma's attic. Our checklist will help you decide what to keep and toss.

Free Courthouse Records Checklist

Courthouse, Forms

Take this list of records on your courthouse research trips—they represent just a sampling of what you might find.

Free “Treasure Tale” Heirloom Provenance Writi...

Forms, Heirlooms

Use these free forms to write provenances of your family artifacts. All you need is a bit of time and your knowledge of the heirloom.

Old Occupations Glossary Free Download

Forms, Occupational

So your ancestor was an axle tree maker — what does that mean? Use this glossary to translate your kin’s archaic occupations.

eBooks See All

Genealogy Brick Wall Busters Free eBook

eBooks

Stuck in your genealogy research? In this free ebook, our experts show you ways to overcome some typical (but still frustrating) research challenges.

Trace Your African American Ancestry Free eBook

African American Genealogy, eBooks

Ready to start discovering your African-American family history? Download this 40-page E-book, packed with 6 articles of search strategies.

Trace Your Native American Ancestry Free eBook

eBooks, Native American Genealogy

Many families have handed-down stories about American Indian ancestors. Learn how to Trace Your Native American ancestry with this free eBook download.