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Family history book template
A printable family history book template with a scope page, timeline, chapter planner, source log, page ideas and an editing checklist.
A printable chapter plan for turning family stories into a book
Download PDFWhat is inside
- A timeline page and fill-in chapter planners
- A source log for names, dates, places and permission
- Page ideas for photos, maps, recipes and heirlooms
- An editing checklist and questions to answer before printing
How to use this printable
- Download the template
- Choose the chapters that fit your family history project
- Fill each chapter with stories, photos, and source notes
Frequently asked questions
No. It works for any family branch, migration story, heirloom archive, or oral-history project.
No. The template helps you plan which interviews and records each chapter still needs. The family interview kit covers the conversations themselves.
You can use it to plan and organize the book. The layout, page size and file still need to meet your printer’s requirements; the family history book guide covers the basics.
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