(STATE FAIR EXHIBIT)

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1. 1. Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
      • Book #1
      • An Introduction page with a recent photograph of yourself.
      • Completed three-generation pedigree chart. This includes you, your parents, and your grandparents, ancestors #1 through #7. Put all surnames in capital letters and all dates in military form (12 July 1974). Give each person a number, as described in the "Recording the Information" section of the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748. You must use the pedigree charts listed at the extension.purdue.edu/4h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts.
      • A Family Group Sheet for your parents and each pair of grandparents. Sources of information MUST be filled in on family group sheets (see section "Recording the Information").
   • Book #2 (Ancestors 1-7 information)
     • Four (4) "Additional Information Worksheets"
     • one (1) for you, the 4-H member
     • one (1) for your parents
     • one (1) for each set of grandparents (total = two worksheets)
     • A diary of your work
   • Book #3 (Ancestors 1-7 information)

   Any documents or pictures pertaining to these three generations. Documents must be labeled with ancestor name and ancestor number. Pictures need to be labeled with ancestor name, plus names of all known people, place and date picture was taken, as well as ancestor numbers.

• • Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
    • Book #1
    • Four-generation pedigree chart. This would include you, your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, ancestors #1 through #15. You must use the pedigree charts listed at https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-genealogy.html 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts
    • A Family Group Sheet for each pair of great-grandparents. Sources of information filled in on family group sheets (see section "Recording the Information" in the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748).
    • Book #2 (Ancestors 8-15 information)
    • An additional information worksheet for each set of great grandparents.
      • A diary of your work
    • Book #3 (Ancestors 8-15 information)
    • Any photographs taken of tombstones of your ancestors and their children. Please document location of tombstone(s) and label with ancestor name, ancestor number, and date photo was taken. Rubbings are acceptable in lieu of photographs.
    • Any other documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled.

  Exhibit Book #1, Book #2, and Book #3. Books 2 and 3 should only include Division 2 ancestors 8-15 and related information.

   

• • Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
    • Book #1
    • Five-generation pedigree chart, ancestors #1 through #31. Computer programs do not generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors. If an ancestor is UNKNOWN, please indicate as UNKNOWN. You must use the pedigree charts listed at extension.purdue.edu/4-h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W, or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts
  • Additional Family Group Sheets for generation five (5). Sources of information must be filled in on family group sheets (see section "Recording the Information" in Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide 4-H 748.).
    • Book #2 (Ancestors 16-31 information)
      • Additional information worksheets
      • A diary of your work
    • Book #3 (Ancestors 16-31 information)
    • Write an autobiography, the story of your life. Include pictures, relevant dates, and important events. OR, write an essay about what your hopes and dreams are for the future, or about life goals you hope to attain.
    • Any documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled.

  Exhibit Book #1, Book #2, and Book #3. Books 2 and 3 should only include Division 3 ancestors 16- 31 and related information.

• • Exhibit a notebook(s) that includes the following:
    • Book #1
    • Six-generation pedigree charts, ancestors #1 through #63.Computer programs do not generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors. You must use the pedigree charts listed at extension.purdue.edu/4-h, 4-H 748Pc-W or 4-H 748Pbw-W, or the commercial software forms, but not the old "packet" pedigree charts
    • Additional Family Group Sheets for generation six (6). Sources of information must be filled in on family group sheets (see section "Recording the Information").
    • Book #2 (Ancestors 32-63 information)
      • Additional information worksheets
      • A diary of your work
    • Book #3 (Ancestors 32-63 information)
      • A copy of a photograph or a story of a sixth-generation ancestor. Include information about the date when the photograph was taken, how or where you found it and what's happening in it or why it was taken. If this is unavailable, write a story about the historical period during which your sixth generation ancestor was living.
      • Any documents or pictures pertaining to these generations, correctly labeled.

  Exhibit Book #1, Book #2, and Book #3. Books 2 and 3 should only include Division 4 ancestors 32- 63 and related information.

• • Exhibit notebook that includes the following:
    • Book #1
    • Seventh and eighth-generation pedigree charts, ancestors #64 through #255. If ancestry is unknown, please indicate as Unknown. Computer programs do not generally print chart numbers, so if you are using a computer program, make sure you have the correct number of ancestors.
    • Your family group sheet for generations seven and eight.
      • Sources of information filled in on family group sheets (see section "Recording the Information" in the Indiana 4-H Genealogy Resource Guide, 4-H 748).
    • Book #2 (Ancestors 64-255 information)
      • Additional Information worksheets
      • Diary of your work
    • Book #3 (Ancestors 64-255 information)
    • Any documents or pictures pertaining to these generations; correctly labeled.
    • Book #4
      • One new advanced level option (see below). Advanced division exhibitors must include ALL options submitted in prior years, with each option labeled with the year completed.

   

  Pedigree charts are available on the Indiana 4-H Web site for your additional genealogy research. EACH YEAR FOLLOWING, continue to add ancestors to your pedigree charts. In addition, choose one of the following options that has not been completed previously. Please identify, by letter, the option that you are completing (for example: Advanced Division, Year 1, Option A; Advanced Division, Year 2, Option C; etc.)

– Exhibit Book #4 that contains advanced division options and a second diary of work.  If additional ancestry information was found in the seventh and eighth generation, exhibit Book 1 noting ancestors completed this year along with Books 2 and 3 demonstrating this year’s work.

EXPLAIN the information received as to how it relates to you and your ancestors. Copies of documents obtained in previous divisions are acceptable and should be utilized in the option chosen if needed.

1. A migration map of your eight-generation You should have at least one map per family line with charts or explanations of the migrations.
2. A timeline historical report of a family Show how this family fits into history. Document your report as well as possible with dates, records, places or maps, pictures, etc. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.
3. A census history of a family Census abstract forms can be found on several websites. Download forms to abstract the census. Your notebook should contain copies of the census and the completed abstract form for each census.
4. A history of your family's religious background for any family line or Include a brief history of the denomination. Include baptism, confirmation or profession of faith and membership records. Also include information or history of the congregations involved. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.
5. A history of your family's military service for a family Include supporting documents when possible. These documents could include military records, (muster rolls, discharge papers, etc.), pension records, and bounty land records, as well as maps and pictures. Be sure to include proper labels and sources.
6. A research paper on a famous Prove your relationship to this person with documentation. Try to include pictures and anecdotes to enhance your paper.
7. Complete a family line or lines back as many generations as possible beyond eight generations (ancestors 256 and beyond). Include pictures, maps and Be sure to include proper labels and sources.
8. A timeline historical report of another family line not previously Document as well as possible as in Option B. You need to state at the beginning that this is a second family historical report on such ancestor.
9. A history of your family's military service for a family line not previously Include supporting documents as in Option E. You need to state at the beginning that this is a second family military history report on such ancestor.
10. Family DNA (This can be a very expensive option) Please include charts and explanations.

i.e. use pie charts, ethnicity estimates, approximate percentage regionally, number of countries searched, genetic percentage, family tree, graphs, etc.

1. Any other genealogy related activity of choice.