Having a 5 generation ancestor chart is an integral part of tracking your family history. The chart not only shows your ancestral lines but also helps in organizing your information.

The best way to fill a chart is to start with an individual and their direct ancestors. Place the fathers on the even-number line and the mothers on the odd number lines. The most important information for every individual includes dates and names of main life events such as birth or marriage.

Be sure to use editable charts, as you need to make changes as you conduct your genealogy. Also, document all your information sources to support your information and provide reference for others.