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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

Genealogy Source Reference List

Forms

Use this list to fully document sources you’ve referenced on other genealogy forms. Receive your free copy of our Source Reference List by clicking the butt...

Free Genealogy Research Ninja’s Training Checklist

Forms, Research Methods

If you’re ready to become a genealogy ninja, you’ll want to download this free checklist to help you along the way! The chart is a PDF file, whi...

Free Tombstone Iconography Guide Download

Cemeteries, Forms

Symbols carved on ancestor tombstones can tell us so much about a person, but can sometimes be tricky to decipher. This handy guide, complete with example p...

Free 31-Day Genealogy Research Calendar Plan Download

Forms

Use this calendar to whip your genealogy into shape in a month. Work these small tasks into your daily routine to make your research more organized, more ac...

eBooks See All

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.

Find Your Ancestors in US Census Records Free eBook

Census Records, eBooks

The US federal census is the foundation of genealogical research. It’s usually the first record type you examine when beginning your family history search, ...

23 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy Free eBook

eBooks

Download your free copy of 23 Secrets to Organize Your Genealogy ebook by clicking the button below. Identify some organizational goals then set aside an af...

Family Tree Podcast See All

Free Genealogy Resources and Money-Saving Tips: Episode 145

Podcasts

In this episode, we're bringing you some of our favorite free genealogy resources and money-saving tips so you can start your year off strong (without break...

How to Handle Difficult or Uncomfortable Facts When Writin...

Podcasts

Lisa interviews author Annette Gendler about how to address difficult or uncomfortable information when writing your family's history. Plus, tips from our D...

Researching Mayflower Connections – An Interview with Chri...

Podcasts

Author Chris Child joins Lisa to discuss strategies for discovering Mayflower ancestors. Plus, our DNA expert is back to talk about how to understand missin...

Decoding Grave Symbols – An Interview with Joy Neighbors: ...

Podcasts

Author Joy Neighbors joins Lisa to talk about cemetery research and how you can use gravestone symbols to discover more about your ancestors. Plus, our DNA ...