The family tree chart is printed on A1 size glossy paper.

If you've been collecting information about your family's past for some time, you'll know how frustrating it can be just keeping things organized. Standard A4 sheets are great for jotting down new names and dates and places, but then what... you end up with a mountain of paper with no filing system. My family tree chart allows you to record the details of all your direct ancestors back through 7 generations, easily and orderly. There is plenty of space and you can retrieve any information at a glance.

The chart follows a simple fan design.

The simple yet pleasing design allows anyone to follow your family lines. Many charts are so complex that only the person who compiled it would ever be able to understand it. No such problems here, just follow the family lines back in any direction for 7 complete generations... right back to your Great Great Great Great Grandparents.

Ideal for framing.

Whether you do your genealogy for personal satisfaction or to have interesting family stories to share with friends or relatives, you will appreciate the benefits if this family tree chart even more once it's framed and hanging on your wall.

Godridge's unique and copyrighted background design.

Many family tree charts I see come with a choice of coloured backgrounds... I've even seen one with Thomas The Tank Engine! ...well if that's your thing, go for it. However, the background I've designed is not only eye-catching, hypnotic and beautiful, but is neutral. Meaning that once framed this family tree chart will fit perfectly into any room.

The boxes on the chart are designed to fit PC mini-labels.

This time-saving sticker system was created to solve TWO problems. Firstly, I have terrible handwriting that would surely ruin any chart, and secondly I needed to be sure I had the right information before finalising my family tree chart. I didn't want to have to start erasing entries or worse, using white-out! I simply enter all my details into a database and print out PC labels. I can stick the labels onto the family tree chart and build up my tree as I go. If I made a mistake, and I fully expected to, I just peeled off the sticker and replaced it. No fuss. No mess. No hassle.

Space available for photographs.

How many charts have you seen where there are so many generations crammed into a tiny space that there is barely enough room for a name and possibly a date of birth? What this chart gives you is white space (or in this case... swirly green space!). What this means is that there is plenty of background space which you can use to add photographs or notes or whatever you like. Some charts have old black and white images embedded into the background... that's nice, but is it one of your photos or did it come like that?

Who are these people and what do they have to do with YOUR family tree?

You can add your own relevant photos and create your chart the way you want it.

Truly personal details of your choice.

So many other charts have been organised for you in such a way that you add name here, dates there, siblings go here, maximum of three of course. Have you seen them? This chart allows you to be truly creative and totally personal. Depending on the size of font you decide on, you should be able to fit 5 or 6 lines of text on a sticker. With this sort of space you can choose to add Name, Date of Birth, Death or Marriage, Occupation, Residence, Siblings, or even some interesting facts you may have uncovered. The point is.. the choice is yours. After all, it's YOUR family.

• Testimonial:

I wanted and needed the chart. Originally I spent hours making my own with WORD and EXCEL then cutting and pasting the pages together. It was far too complex to retain, especially as more family lines where found. I had to keep adding on and crossing things out. Your charts allowed me to simply print out a sticker and replace the detail. Plus their was room to move as more lineages were found.

The other reason is simply because I wanted a "hard copy" of the information. You cant carry your computer around all the time and sometimes when you need to access information it is simply easier to read off paper then logging on to a computer.

The size is great. There are a lot of charts out there but the information is crammed onto A4 or A3 size paper. I needed and wanted a chart which I could fit as much detail on (without getting too carried away) that I could read without a magnifying glass.

Also I liked that it went 'outside the circle' and allowed 8+ family generations. Too many only offer lineages to say 5 generations which isnt enough when you get bitten by the genealogy bug.

I wanted a chart that I could hang in the study. So that any family member could see by just looking who is who and how we are related. Anyone who isnt into genealogy havent got the patience to wade through mountains of paperwork but can understand more easily by graphs. It's something that I can pass onto my kids - one chart can be rolled up and re-hung on many walls. At least all my hard work wont just be tossed out. Even if they dont want the detail, I think a simple thing like a chart, they just might hang onto.

Lauren

• Testimonial:

Hi Phill,
My reason for buying a family tree chart was twofold. One for display purposes, and secondly, I find it helps to see at a glance where a person fits into the line.

Your chart was a 7 generation display which obviously lets me see 7 generations at a glance but is also pleasing to look at. The pale green background is a neutral colour which fits into any room decoration and the design is such that there is room for small photos.

Annie

• Testimonial:

I had entered my tree on genes reunited but had put all the family and not just direct ancestors, so wanted to put these on a tree.

I looked at various ones but when I saw yours I loved the layout of it and the price was reasonable so I bought one.

Pat

• Testimonial:

I have been researching my family tree, and wanted something appropriate to display it on.

What was it about my chart that made you decide to buy one? I felt that the
display was nice and clear, and also it went back far enough in terms of
generations, and also your pricing is reasonable. Many of your competitors
are expensive and just appear to be cashing in on the genealogy bandwagon.

Jon

• Testimonial:

I wanted the chart to show my gran her family tree. She has Alzheimer's and
was not able to follow you when you were talking to her, but now that she
can see it, she understands.

It was plain for people to understand the connections while at the same time looking professional.

Carole