The Pedigree Family Tree Chart in genealogical context is sometimes called a Direct Lineage or Ascendant Family Tree. The pedigree family tree begins with one person, often a living one and most often yourself, and then follows a single bloodline or family name back through the generations as far back as you can go.

A pedigree with both your mother’s and your father’s bloodline would start with you, then your parents would be listed, then both sets of grand parents would come next, then all four sets of great grand parents and so on. … Read More