How I Use Notion: In Depth family tree wiki & research workflow (Free Template)

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<aside> đź“– An explanation of the ID Number property in the database.

<aside> ⚠️ Note: this number is important to calculate the Generation property. Generation Number

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<aside> đź“– This number is great for sorting large family trees. It is call the Ahnentafel method. Learn more Databases are sorted by an ID Number descending (earliest to latest)

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You have an ID Number of 1

The father of you is 2x your number 2 The mother of you is 2x + 1 your number 3

ID Number Example:

Johann 20 Johann’s Father 40 Johann’s Mother 41 Johann’s Father’s father 80

Johann’s Father’s mother 81 Johann’s Father’s Mother’s father 162 Johann’s Father’s Mother’s mother 163

What Is A Sibling’s Number?

Same as through member associated

This allows for an appropriate generation to be calculated. As for sorting, simply ordering by year of birth is sufficient.

Johann 20 ****Johann’s eldest brother 20 Johann’s youngest sister 20

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What About Child of a Sibling?

This ordering system doesn’t handle nieces/nephews or cousins.

What is a Non-Related person’s number? No number

$$ \LARGE\textbf{\textsf{The Formulas}} \\ \Large \textsf{Associated} $$

Generation Number

Relation to Member