The document discusses how to create a pedigree, which is a family tree used by medical professionals to assess hereditary patterns of disease. It provides instructions on gathering family health history, drawing the pedigree using symbols, and examples of common medical conditions to include. The pedigree gives doctors insight into the genetic risks that may run in a family and help diagnose or manage a person's health. The document encourages having an accurate, up-to-date pedigree available to share with physicians.
This document provides information about pedigree charts and how they are used to study the transmission of genetic traits and diseases over multiple generations. It defines what a pedigree chart is and explains that they offer an ethical way to study human genetics compared to forcing different types of humans to breed. Pedigree charts use symbols to represent individuals and their characteristics and relationships. They are organized with individuals in each generation numbered from left to right. Pedigree charts can be used to determine if a trait is dominant or recessive and to calculate the probability of offspring inheriting traits when parents with different genotypes are crossed. The document provides examples of homework involving creating a pedigree chart and performing test crosses for traits like earlobes, freckles and hair color in a
This is the initial presentation given to the newly formed Higham and Rushden University of Third Age (U3A) Genealogy Group in August 2009. It gives a brief background to Family History research and what is planned for the Group's development
This document provides information about various genealogy resources and tips for researching family history. It discusses finding birth certificates and overcoming common issues, such as names being recorded incorrectly. It also lists census, BMD, and other record sources available on websites like Ancestry, FindMyPast, and through local family history societies. Tips are provided for using address searches on FindMyPast and for exploring resources at the Northampton Family History Centre.
The book combines family health history, oral traditions, and genetics in order to help individuals and families gather their health history and use that information to make positive health choices. The toolkit consists of two chapters and supplementary materials that together help people collect, organize, and understand their family health history. Provided as a free patient ediucation book by Lucid Genetics a telemedicine genetics medical practice.
This document provides tips for starting a family history project through genealogy research. It outlines six steps to get started: 1) Remember information about family members, 2) Use sources in your home like family Bibles, 3) Ask relatives for information, 4) Choose a family member to research, 5) See if others have already researched that person, 6) Search records like censuses and birth records. It emphasizes organizing research in a family tree format and using technology like Ancestry.com, Google Maps, and Google Docs to collaborate with others on the project.
This document provides tips for starting a family history project through genealogy research. It outlines six steps to get started: 1) Remember information about family members, 2) Use sources in your home like family Bibles, 3) Ask relatives for information, 4) Choose a family member to research, 5) See if others have already researched that person, 6) Search records like censuses and birth records. It emphasizes organizing research in a family tree format and using technology like Ancestry.com, Google Maps, and Google Docs to collaborate with others on the project.
This document provides an introduction to genealogy research. It discusses that genealogy involves tracing family lineages through records and history. The document outlines four parts to genealogical research: getting started, family history, common mistakes, and resources. It provides tips for getting organized, researching one ancestral line at a time, and important record types like census, vital, and military records. Primary sources and oral histories are emphasized over written family histories. Useful online and local resources are also listed.
This document provides information about pedigree charts and how they are used to study the transmission of genetic traits and diseases over multiple generations. It defines what a pedigree chart is and explains that they offer an ethical way to study human genetics compared to forcing different types of humans to breed. Pedigree charts use symbols to represent individuals and their characteristics and relationships. They are organized with individuals in each generation numbered from left to right. Pedigree charts can be used to determine if a trait is dominant or recessive and to calculate the probability of offspring inheriting traits when parents with different genotypes are crossed. The document provides examples of homework involving creating a pedigree chart and performing test crosses for traits like earlobes, freckles and hair color in a
This is the initial presentation given to the newly formed Higham and Rushden University of Third Age (U3A) Genealogy Group in August 2009. It gives a brief background to Family History research and what is planned for the Group's development
This document provides information about various genealogy resources and tips for researching family history. It discusses finding birth certificates and overcoming common issues, such as names being recorded incorrectly. It also lists census, BMD, and other record sources available on websites like Ancestry, FindMyPast, and through local family history societies. Tips are provided for using address searches on FindMyPast and for exploring resources at the Northampton Family History Centre.
The book combines family health history, oral traditions, and genetics in order to help individuals and families gather their health history and use that information to make positive health choices. The toolkit consists of two chapters and supplementary materials that together help people collect, organize, and understand their family health history. Provided as a free patient ediucation book by Lucid Genetics a telemedicine genetics medical practice.
This document provides tips for starting a family history project through genealogy research. It outlines six steps to get started: 1) Remember information about family members, 2) Use sources in your home like family Bibles, 3) Ask relatives for information, 4) Choose a family member to research, 5) See if others have already researched that person, 6) Search records like censuses and birth records. It emphasizes organizing research in a family tree format and using technology like Ancestry.com, Google Maps, and Google Docs to collaborate with others on the project.
This document provides tips for starting a family history project through genealogy research. It outlines six steps to get started: 1) Remember information about family members, 2) Use sources in your home like family Bibles, 3) Ask relatives for information, 4) Choose a family member to research, 5) See if others have already researched that person, 6) Search records like censuses and birth records. It emphasizes organizing research in a family tree format and using technology like Ancestry.com, Google Maps, and Google Docs to collaborate with others on the project.
This document provides an introduction to genealogy research. It discusses that genealogy involves tracing family lineages through records and history. The document outlines four parts to genealogical research: getting started, family history, common mistakes, and resources. It provides tips for getting organized, researching one ancestral line at a time, and important record types like census, vital, and military records. Primary sources and oral histories are emphasized over written family histories. Useful online and local resources are also listed.
Introduction
Thanksgiving will be here in just a few weeks (or you could say the holiday season depending on when the class is taught) and we’ll soon be spending time with our families and enjoying – or in some cases preparing – a feast of mashed potatoes and gravy, buttery rolls, a golden-brown turkey, and let’s not forget the pumpkin pies! Not to mention the holiday shopping and yummy treats from neighbors and friends. It’s the time of year when we think about the things we are grateful for.
Tell about one of your own Thanksgiving Day traditions. Use visual aids such as a pie dish, china plate, silverware, pumpkin, etc to help generate ideas. Then ask the class…
What are some of your family traditions at Thanksgiving? What memories do you have as a child or even with your own children or grandchildren at this time of year?
We each have wonderful traditions but did you know that learning about your family health history could be the most important tradition you make this Thanksgiving?
1. Begin your genealogy research by collecting information about yourself and working backwards generation by generation to find information about ancestors. Key information to collect includes full names, dates and locations of birth, marriage, death.
2. To fill in gaps, use additional sources like family bibles, records, stories, photos. Organize research using charts, files, and logging sources. Document sources completely.
3. Resources for further research include vital records, census records, military records held in archives and online. Libraries provide reference materials and local histories. Share findings with family and genealogical societies. Genealogy research is ongoing as more ancestors are discovered.
The document discusses genealogy research and the essential information needed to build a family tree. It explains that genealogists use records like vital records, census records, military records, and occupational records to find the date and place of birth, marriage, and death of ancestors, as well as the names of parents and children. Reliable research requires identifying individuals and family relationships across generations despite issues like name changes and inaccuracies in sources.
The document provides information about researching family history and genealogy. It discusses:
- Using records like birth, marriage, death, census, and parish records to trace family lines back generations.
- Keeping accurate records and sources to document what is learned.
- Websites like FreeBMD and GenesReunited that provide searchable indexes to help find records.
- Challenges like inaccuracies, common names, and missing records that require careful research.
This document summarizes the first session of a genealogy boot camp which focused on family sources. It discusses starting with what is already known about one's own family, enlisting family members, and being skeptical of sources. Various record types are described like census, vital records, family papers. Methods for organizing research are covered such as family group sheets, pedigree charts, and timelines. Proper recording of names, dates and sources is explained. Analyzing sources for direct and indirect evidence is also addressed.
This document outlines 5 steps for learning about emigrants from Wales:
1. Clarify what is already known and the goals for research
2. Search death and obituary records to gain new details
3. Select appropriate source materials based on timeframe and location
4. Analyze sources for credibility and relevance to the research
5. Apply new knowledge and share findings with others
This document outlines 5 steps for learning about emigrants from Wales:
1. Clarify what is already known and the goals for research
2. Search death and obituary records to gain new details
3. Select appropriate source materials based on timeframe and location
4. Analyze sources for credibility and relevance to the research
5. Apply new knowledge and share findings with others
This document contains slides about taking a family history and drawing a family pedigree. It provides guidance on building a family tree starting with an affected individual, recording names, dates of birth, affected status, and deaths. It describes collecting additional information from both sides of the family such as marriages, other children, miscarriages, stillbirths, and consanguinity. The slides demonstrate the use of symbols to represent family members and their status in a clear pedigree chart.
Rodney, the leader of the U3A Genealogy group, may be moving closer to his family due to family reasons. His house is for sale and he will finish as president of the local Rotary Club at the end of June. Volunteers are sought for a new group leader. The document also provides tips and resources for genealogy research including census records, civil registration records, parish records, Genes Reunited and other online sources. Issues with finding families in census records and potential solutions are discussed.
This document provides information on pedigree analysis including:
- Standard pedigree symbols used to represent family members and their relationships and health status.
- Guidelines for constructing a pedigree including including at least 3 generations and relevant information like dates of birth, death, diagnosis.
- Explanations of different inheritance patterns like autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive and X-linked and how they present in a pedigree. Pedigrees are used to analyze inheritance of genetic traits and diseases in families.
This document discusses how DNA is inherited from parents to offspring. It notes that individuals inherit 23 pairs of chromosomes, with 22 pairs from each parent and an X chromosome from the mother or a Y chromosome from the father, determining sex. It describes how DNA is recombined during meiosis and how autosomal DNA is inherited from ancestors over generations. The document provides examples of how DNA is inherited and shared between different family relationships on both mitochondrial and Y-chromosome DNA. It discusses using DNA testing to trace ethnic background, break through genealogical "brick walls", and confirm family relationships.
1. Begin your genealogy research by recording what you already know about your family. Then read a genealogy how-to book and begin researching at home using sources like family bibles and records.
2. Next, look for compiled genealogical information published in books, periodicals and online. Research one ancestral line at a time.
3. Original records like census records, vital records and social security death indexes can provide important details to trace your family further back. The census provides information about names, locations and dates to follow family lines over generations.
The document provides an introduction to genealogy research. It discusses collecting information from questionnaires, census records, certificates of births, marriages and deaths. It emphasizes the importance of recording sources of information and suggests tips for effective genealogy research, including using online resources and local records. The document indicates that future genealogy lessons will cover the census, certificates, recording research, and using online resources.
A pedigree is a chart of a family's genetic history over generations used by genetic counselors. It displays relationships and phenotypes using symbols. Key symbols indicate gender, affected individuals, and deceased relatives. Pedigrees are used to determine the likelihood of a disorder being passed down and whether it is autosomal or X-linked, dominant or recessive by examining patterns of affected relatives.
This document discusses genomic risk assessment for child neurologists. It provides an overview of genetic contributions to neurological conditions and outlines a workshop on risk assessment. The workshop objectives include collecting a detailed family history, recognizing genetic "red flags," analyzing family histories, developing testing plans, and communicating genetic information to families. A case study of a child, Joseph, with developmental delay is presented and used to demonstrate how to identify red flags in the family history, recognize inheritance patterns to guide testing, and develop a testing plan. The most likely diagnosis for Joseph is determined to be Fragile X syndrome based on the red flags and pattern identified. Communication with families about risk assessments and next steps is emphasized.
The document discusses various genealogy resources and techniques for researching family history, including:
- Birth, marriage, and death records that can be found online or through local records offices starting from 1837. Earlier records require searching parish records.
- Census records from 1841-1911 that provide increasing amounts of information about individuals and their households over time.
- Parish records including baptism, marriage, and burial records that were typically kept by the Church of England starting in 1538.
- Other resources like the International Genealogical Index, census indexes, and family history websites that can help in researching ancestors and building family trees.
This document contains the curriculum vitae of Dr. Jai Prakash Soni, who is a professor and head of unit IV at Dr. S.N. Medical College in Jodhpur, India. He received his MBBS in 1983 and MD in Pediatrics in 1987, both from Dr. S.N. Medical College. He has organized workshops on fetal medicine and interventional sonography. He has specialized training in pediatric cardiology from AIIMS in Delhi and has published 24 papers in national journals. His areas of special interest are pediatric cranial sonography and fetal echocardiography.
This document provides information about collecting and sharing family health history. It includes a toolkit from the Utah Department of Health to help people talk to family members about health conditions that run in the family, write down what they learn, and share it with their doctor and relatives. The toolkit encourages making family health history a tradition discussed at family gatherings. It provides tips on collecting information, potential health risks based on family history, and ways to use the information, such as lifestyle changes, screening tests, and knowing when to see a genetic counselor.
This document defines key concepts related to kinship, descent, and marital residence. It discusses bilateral descent groups, which recognize relationships through both the mother's and father's side. Lineages and clans are described as unilineal descent units that can trace their ancestry to a common ancestor. The main types of marital residence are also defined - patrilocality, where a couple lives with the groom's parents; matrilocality, where they live with the bride's parents; and avunculocal, where a boy lives with his mother's brother and his wife joins upon marriage.
Introduction
Thanksgiving will be here in just a few weeks (or you could say the holiday season depending on when the class is taught) and we’ll soon be spending time with our families and enjoying – or in some cases preparing – a feast of mashed potatoes and gravy, buttery rolls, a golden-brown turkey, and let’s not forget the pumpkin pies! Not to mention the holiday shopping and yummy treats from neighbors and friends. It’s the time of year when we think about the things we are grateful for.
Tell about one of your own Thanksgiving Day traditions. Use visual aids such as a pie dish, china plate, silverware, pumpkin, etc to help generate ideas. Then ask the class…
What are some of your family traditions at Thanksgiving? What memories do you have as a child or even with your own children or grandchildren at this time of year?
We each have wonderful traditions but did you know that learning about your family health history could be the most important tradition you make this Thanksgiving?
1. Begin your genealogy research by collecting information about yourself and working backwards generation by generation to find information about ancestors. Key information to collect includes full names, dates and locations of birth, marriage, death.
2. To fill in gaps, use additional sources like family bibles, records, stories, photos. Organize research using charts, files, and logging sources. Document sources completely.
3. Resources for further research include vital records, census records, military records held in archives and online. Libraries provide reference materials and local histories. Share findings with family and genealogical societies. Genealogy research is ongoing as more ancestors are discovered.
The document discusses genealogy research and the essential information needed to build a family tree. It explains that genealogists use records like vital records, census records, military records, and occupational records to find the date and place of birth, marriage, and death of ancestors, as well as the names of parents and children. Reliable research requires identifying individuals and family relationships across generations despite issues like name changes and inaccuracies in sources.
The document provides information about researching family history and genealogy. It discusses:
- Using records like birth, marriage, death, census, and parish records to trace family lines back generations.
- Keeping accurate records and sources to document what is learned.
- Websites like FreeBMD and GenesReunited that provide searchable indexes to help find records.
- Challenges like inaccuracies, common names, and missing records that require careful research.
This document summarizes the first session of a genealogy boot camp which focused on family sources. It discusses starting with what is already known about one's own family, enlisting family members, and being skeptical of sources. Various record types are described like census, vital records, family papers. Methods for organizing research are covered such as family group sheets, pedigree charts, and timelines. Proper recording of names, dates and sources is explained. Analyzing sources for direct and indirect evidence is also addressed.
This document outlines 5 steps for learning about emigrants from Wales:
1. Clarify what is already known and the goals for research
2. Search death and obituary records to gain new details
3. Select appropriate source materials based on timeframe and location
4. Analyze sources for credibility and relevance to the research
5. Apply new knowledge and share findings with others
This document outlines 5 steps for learning about emigrants from Wales:
1. Clarify what is already known and the goals for research
2. Search death and obituary records to gain new details
3. Select appropriate source materials based on timeframe and location
4. Analyze sources for credibility and relevance to the research
5. Apply new knowledge and share findings with others
This document contains slides about taking a family history and drawing a family pedigree. It provides guidance on building a family tree starting with an affected individual, recording names, dates of birth, affected status, and deaths. It describes collecting additional information from both sides of the family such as marriages, other children, miscarriages, stillbirths, and consanguinity. The slides demonstrate the use of symbols to represent family members and their status in a clear pedigree chart.
Rodney, the leader of the U3A Genealogy group, may be moving closer to his family due to family reasons. His house is for sale and he will finish as president of the local Rotary Club at the end of June. Volunteers are sought for a new group leader. The document also provides tips and resources for genealogy research including census records, civil registration records, parish records, Genes Reunited and other online sources. Issues with finding families in census records and potential solutions are discussed.
This document provides information on pedigree analysis including:
- Standard pedigree symbols used to represent family members and their relationships and health status.
- Guidelines for constructing a pedigree including including at least 3 generations and relevant information like dates of birth, death, diagnosis.
- Explanations of different inheritance patterns like autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive and X-linked and how they present in a pedigree. Pedigrees are used to analyze inheritance of genetic traits and diseases in families.
This document discusses how DNA is inherited from parents to offspring. It notes that individuals inherit 23 pairs of chromosomes, with 22 pairs from each parent and an X chromosome from the mother or a Y chromosome from the father, determining sex. It describes how DNA is recombined during meiosis and how autosomal DNA is inherited from ancestors over generations. The document provides examples of how DNA is inherited and shared between different family relationships on both mitochondrial and Y-chromosome DNA. It discusses using DNA testing to trace ethnic background, break through genealogical "brick walls", and confirm family relationships.
1. Begin your genealogy research by recording what you already know about your family. Then read a genealogy how-to book and begin researching at home using sources like family bibles and records.
2. Next, look for compiled genealogical information published in books, periodicals and online. Research one ancestral line at a time.
3. Original records like census records, vital records and social security death indexes can provide important details to trace your family further back. The census provides information about names, locations and dates to follow family lines over generations.
The document provides an introduction to genealogy research. It discusses collecting information from questionnaires, census records, certificates of births, marriages and deaths. It emphasizes the importance of recording sources of information and suggests tips for effective genealogy research, including using online resources and local records. The document indicates that future genealogy lessons will cover the census, certificates, recording research, and using online resources.
A pedigree is a chart of a family's genetic history over generations used by genetic counselors. It displays relationships and phenotypes using symbols. Key symbols indicate gender, affected individuals, and deceased relatives. Pedigrees are used to determine the likelihood of a disorder being passed down and whether it is autosomal or X-linked, dominant or recessive by examining patterns of affected relatives.
This document discusses genomic risk assessment for child neurologists. It provides an overview of genetic contributions to neurological conditions and outlines a workshop on risk assessment. The workshop objectives include collecting a detailed family history, recognizing genetic "red flags," analyzing family histories, developing testing plans, and communicating genetic information to families. A case study of a child, Joseph, with developmental delay is presented and used to demonstrate how to identify red flags in the family history, recognize inheritance patterns to guide testing, and develop a testing plan. The most likely diagnosis for Joseph is determined to be Fragile X syndrome based on the red flags and pattern identified. Communication with families about risk assessments and next steps is emphasized.
The document discusses various genealogy resources and techniques for researching family history, including:
- Birth, marriage, and death records that can be found online or through local records offices starting from 1837. Earlier records require searching parish records.
- Census records from 1841-1911 that provide increasing amounts of information about individuals and their households over time.
- Parish records including baptism, marriage, and burial records that were typically kept by the Church of England starting in 1538.
- Other resources like the International Genealogical Index, census indexes, and family history websites that can help in researching ancestors and building family trees.
This document contains the curriculum vitae of Dr. Jai Prakash Soni, who is a professor and head of unit IV at Dr. S.N. Medical College in Jodhpur, India. He received his MBBS in 1983 and MD in Pediatrics in 1987, both from Dr. S.N. Medical College. He has organized workshops on fetal medicine and interventional sonography. He has specialized training in pediatric cardiology from AIIMS in Delhi and has published 24 papers in national journals. His areas of special interest are pediatric cranial sonography and fetal echocardiography.
This document provides information about collecting and sharing family health history. It includes a toolkit from the Utah Department of Health to help people talk to family members about health conditions that run in the family, write down what they learn, and share it with their doctor and relatives. The toolkit encourages making family health history a tradition discussed at family gatherings. It provides tips on collecting information, potential health risks based on family history, and ways to use the information, such as lifestyle changes, screening tests, and knowing when to see a genetic counselor.
This document defines key concepts related to kinship, descent, and marital residence. It discusses bilateral descent groups, which recognize relationships through both the mother's and father's side. Lineages and clans are described as unilineal descent units that can trace their ancestry to a common ancestor. The main types of marital residence are also defined - patrilocality, where a couple lives with the groom's parents; matrilocality, where they live with the bride's parents; and avunculocal, where a boy lives with his mother's brother and his wife joins upon marriage.
This presentation was provided by Racquel Jemison, Ph.D., Christina MacLaughlin, Ph.D., and Paulomi Majumder. Ph.D., all of the American Chemical Society, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
How Barcodes Can Be Leveraged Within Odoo 17Celine George
In this presentation, we will explore how barcodes can be leveraged within Odoo 17 to streamline our manufacturing processes. We will cover the configuration steps, how to utilize barcodes in different manufacturing scenarios, and the overall benefits of implementing this technology.
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تتميز هذهِ الملزمة بعِدة مُميزات :
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5- الملزمة تشرح نفسها ب نفسها بس تكلك تعال اقراني
6- تحتوي الملزمة في اول سلايد على خارطة تتضمن جميع تفرُعات معلومات الجهاز الهيكلي المذكورة في هذهِ الملزمة
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2. The Pedigree
z A pedigree is a drawing of a family tree
z The pedigree is used by genetic counselors and
other medical professionals to assess families
and try to spot patterns or indications which may
be helpful in diagnosing or managing an
individual’s health
z Pedigree uses specific symbols and “rules” so
no matter who draws it, anyone can read and
understand it
4. Creating Your Pedigree: 3 Steps
zFirst step: talk to your family!
{Ask questions, write down what they say,
collect all information possible
zDraw a basic outline of your family tree
using pedigree symbols
zRecord the information you gathered on
the drawing to complete the pedigree
6. Gathering Information
zWrite a list of all your family members,
including:
{Parents
{Brothers and sisters (include half-siblings)
{Children
{Grandparents
{Aunts and uncles
{Cousins
{Nieces and nephews
DON’T FORGET YOURSELF!
7. Gathering Information
z Next to each family member’s name, write down
everything you know about their health and medical
history
z If you can later, ask family members questions and find
out as much information as possible
z Information about health is a sensitive topic, so if you do
talk to family members, make sure to be respectful of
this
z If you are adopted, you can collect information on either
or both your adopted and birth families
{ A pedigree of your adopted family will not give you much
information about your own genetic make-up, but would tell you
a lot about the family you are part of.
{ A pedigree of your birth family will tell you more about your
personal genetic history, but it may be more difficult to learn
details
8. Information to Include
z Age or date of birth (or best
guess, e.g. 40’s)
z Date of death for family
members who have passed
away
z Height and weight (optional)
z For those with medical
problems, write down things
like if they smoked, diet or
exercise habits, etc.
z For those with medical
conditions, write down how old
the person was when they
were diagnosed
z Where each side of your family
comes from originally (e.g.
England, Mexico, India, etc.)
z Medical conditions such as:
{ Cancer
{ Heart disease
{ Diabetes
{ Asthma
{ Mental illness
{ High blood pressure
{ Stroke
{ Kidney disease
{ Birth defects (e.g. spina bifida,
cleft lip, heart defect)
{ Learning problems or mental
retardation
{ Vision or hearing loss at a
young age
{ Known genetic conditions, like
cystic fibrosis or sickle cell
disease
10. Symbols Used in Drawing
Male
Female
Gender unknown
A diagonal line through a
symbol means a person
is deceased
Brackets around a symbol
and a dashed line leading to
it means a person is adopted
P P P
P stands for pregnancy –
mother carrying a male,
female, or unknown gender
Non-identical twins
Identical twins
3
To save space, you can
sometimes write a number inside a
symbol instead of drawing each
symbol (e.g. three sisters)
Pregnancy loss (i.e. miscarriage,
stillbirth, elective abortion)
11. Ready to Draw!
z First, start with yourself!
z Place yourself towards the bottom or middle of the center of the
page, because older generations will go above you
z But leave space underneath your symbol for your information
{ Date of birth, any medical conditions, height and weight (optional)
Squares represent males Circles represent females
An arrow next to you represents that YOU are
the person who called attention to this family
13. Siblings
z Draw your brothers and sisters next to yourself
z Older siblings go on your left, younger siblings on your right
z Then draw vertical lines up from each sibling and connect the
vertical lines with a horizontal line. This represents a sibship. Half-
siblings should be added later.
Older
brother
Older
sister
You Younger
brother
A horizontal
line connecting
brothers and
sisters is called
a sibship line
A vertical line
leading to a
person’s
symbol is
called an
individual line
15. Parents
z Draw your parents above yourself
z Draw a horizontal line connecting your parents. Then draw a vertical line
from the horizontal line to your symbol (if only child) or the sibship line.
z The horizontal line is a relationship line. If your biological parents are
divorced or not together, draw a diagonal line through the horizontal line. If
either of your parents have children with a different partner, draw a second
relationship line to the other partner. Any half-siblings from this relationship
should have a vertical line stemming from the new relationship line.
You You Half-brother
A vertical line
leading from
parents to
offspring is
called a line of
descent
17. Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces & Nephews
z Your parents’ siblings (your aunts and uncles) are drawn next to them and
connected with a sibship line.
z It’s okay if you have to draw them out of order by age, but do your best!
z In order to save space, you may choose not to include the spouses of your
parents’ brothers and sisters. When drawing cousins, connect their line of
descent directly to their parent or to their parents’ relationship line. Same
concept when drawing the children of your siblings (nieces and nephews).
You Cousin Cousin Cousin
Uncle Aunt Aunt’s
husband
19. Grandparents
z Draw your maternal grandparents above your mother, or your mother’s
sibship line. Connect them with a relationship line (if applicable) and draw a
line of descent to your mother or mother’s sibship line
z Draw your paternal grandparents above your father, or your father’s sibship
line. Connect them with a relationship line (if applicable) and draw a line of
descent to your father or father’s sibship line
You
Maternal grandparents
Paternal grandparents
21. Step 3: Put it all together and what do you
get . . .
22. Henry Black
b. 7/17/40
high blood pressure
Diane Black
b. 4/10/40
d. 2/10/2000, breast cancer
Cory Green
b. 11/9/62
Susan Green
b. 7/6/67
Sara Black
b. 12/6/63
Mark White
b. 7/1/66
Jack Smith Sr.
b. 8/3/83
Jackie Smith
b. 2/12/85
Jane Jones b.
4/25/1990
asthma
Justin Smith, Jr.
b. 1/1/2008
Carl Green
b. 4/27/2001
Carrie Green
b. 9/19/99
cystic fibrosis
Jill Jones
b. 9/4/94
Sean Black
b. 8/9/89
Sam Black
b. 9/1/91
born with
heart defect,
repaired at
birth
Megan White
b. 6/9/96
Mary White
b. 8/1/66
diabetes II
Steve Black
b. 5/5/62
Judy Jones
b. 6/5/65
breast cancer
at age 41
John Jones
b. 2/6/62
high
cholesterol
Dorothy Jones
b. 10/15/43
Jeffrey Jones
b. 12/11/42
heart attack at 64
23. What to Do with Your Pedigree
z Take it home! Clean it up, add to it, ask your
parents about corrections – have a complete
and accurate pedigree on hand
z Store your pedigree in a safe place. Every
couple of years, take it out and update it as
necessary.
z Give a copy to your physician. It might come in
handy to have this information in your medical
chart someday in the future.
z If there is something on your pedigree which
concerns you, take it to a medical professional
or genetic specialist for their assessment.
24. Discussion
zWhy would a pedigree be useful to a
doctor or genetic counselor?
zWhat can be determined from looking at
our example pedigree? If you were a
doctor or genetic counselor, what would
you discuss with our example family?
zShould all doctors be required to ask their
patients about their family health history?
Why or why not?