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Classic Ancestor Bookmark Template for Microsoft PowerPoint
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Family History Summary for Individuals, a template for Google Docs or Microsoft Word
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Family History Summary for Individuals, a template for Google Docs or Microsoft Word

WOW! I have thought about this product over the years but didn't realize all that was behind what you see. Files explaining how to do it yourself. Videos guiding through the whole process. She has outdone herself in creating the Ancestor summary. Such an amazing tool to get to know ancestors better. Thanks for all…

Read more | Cami | 29 Mar 2020

Family History Cousin Contact/Address Book Printable for Acrobat Reader

The cousin contact list was easy to use. Just what I wanted.

Pattie G. | 25 Jan 2019

Airmail Milestone Memory Postcards for a 60th Birthday or Anniversary

Great product, easy to follow instructions. Can’t wait to give these to my dad for his birthday!

Sasha | 28 Apr 2019

Airmail Milestone Memory Postcards for a 60th Birthday or Anniversary

I bought the memory milestone postcards for my husband's birthday, he loved it. Very easy to download and use. Thank you

scook179 | 05 Apr 2020

Classic Ancestor Trading Cards Template for Microsoft PowerPoint

I love the idea of family history bookmarks. The instant download makes it a fast and easy transaction.

Amy P. | 30 Jan 2018

Family History Summary for Individuals, a template for Google Docs or Microsoft Word

I've been looking for a template to print out my direct ancestors and present to family members. This will work perfectly though I haven't had a chance to print up any of the pages yet!

iamtooshy | 26 May 2020

Family History Summary for Individuals, a template for Google Docs or Microsoft Word

I just love these templates. They make organizing ancestors details so easy. Also, I had some questions and Prudence’s response was almost immediate and was very helpful.

Debbie C | 14 Mar 2019

Family History Summary for Individuals, a template for Google Docs or Microsoft Word

This product is well formatted and instructions are easy follow. Does the hard work for you. You just fill in the details.

Lindsay | 06 Jan 2021

Family Trivia Question Cards Printable for Acrobat Reader

We made trivia games for every family and they loved it! So much to learn about our ancestors that we never knew before. Perfect format to work with! Thank you for your talents!

Caytee | 26 Oct 2018

Classic Ancestor Trading Cards Template for Microsoft PowerPoint

This template was super easy to edit for my needs. I'm not doing an ancestor project, but it was really easy to work with. I was grateful for all the instructions provided. I was able to change colors, edit the format and fonts, etc. It was really perfect. Thank you!

Ann | 21 Dec 2020

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Hi, I’m Prudence

Graphic designer, Tim Tam connoisseur and family history enthusiast.

From the moment that Dad first mentioned his grandparents had eloped, I’ve wanted to know more. More about my ancestors, local history, and our family stories, So, since 1990 I’ve been digging into dusty records and fading memories to turn timelines and trees into shareable family histories.

Hi, I'm Prudence

Graphic designer, Tim Tam connoisseur and family history enthusiast.

From the moment that Dad first mentioned his grandparents had eloped, I’ve wanted to know more. More about my ancestors, local history, and our family stories, So, since 1990 I’ve been digging into dusty records and fading memories to turn timelines and trees into shareable family histories.

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