Summertime Family Reunions Discover an Easier Way to Share Family History
Ancestry Graphics & Printing provides specialized printing solutions to families who will need to solve the problem of getting their family tree data onto a large printed family tree chart for family reunions this summer.
(PRWEB) May 13, 2005 -- Tens of thousands of households will hit the road
this summer to attend a family reunion. It is estimated that over 200,000
families hold a reunion each year with an average of 50 persons attending.
Although the themes and activities at family reunions are as varied as visiting
an old family homestead to the time-honored tradition of a weekend barbecue and
outdoor games, a printed family tree chart will be the focal point at many of
these gatherings.
At many family reunions, these printed genealogy charts
provide everyone with easy-to-follow information about recent births, marriages
and deaths in the family. Fancier charts will also include photos of most family
members, with some dating back to the mid 1800’s. A printed family tree chart is
also a very visually appealing way for everyone to learn more about their family
history and common ancestors. But, in order for any of this to become a reality,
the problem many families face will be getting their family tree data out of
their software and onto a large family tree chart. It is especially difficult if
this is their first time printing a chart for their family reunion. Ancestry
Graphics & Printing says their service will greatly simplify the process for
family reunion goers in search of a solution to this specialized printing
problem.
“Genealogy software such as Family Tree Maker, and online
ancestry databases have empowered genealogy buffs to build larger family trees
than ever before” said Larry Spiegel, the company’s founder. In most instances,
these large family trees are well past the point of printing on standard
letter-size paper and taping together. Most families with large family tree
charts spend days trying to correctly line up all of the pages in their chart
and tape them together only to end up with disappointing results. To solve this
problem, many people will try and enlist the help of a commercial printer who is
capable of doing large format printing.
If you’re wondering just how big
some of these printed charts can be, Spiegel said that their largest print job
to date was for a family tree that measured 3 & ½ feet tall by 66 feet wide.
Generally speaking, Spiegel said that if your family tree chart measures over
about 8 feet wide, you probably won’t be able to get it printed at your local
printer or self-serve print shop. And, with some applications, the limit may be
as small as 4 feet. Printing a wide chart correctly requires that the genealogy
software program be installed on the printer’s PC. Because of growing concerns
over third-party software and viruses, it is extremely rare that a commercial
printer will run the risk of installing someone else’s software on their
system.
Ancestry Graphics & Printing specializes in printing
virtually any size family tree directly from all of the most popular genealogy
software programs. Using their printing service, Spiegel said, “individuals are
assured that their family tree chart will be printed exactly as they were
designed.” By printing directly from the genealogy data within the software
program, individuals eliminate the technical problems and limitations associated
with outputting their family tree data to a postscript or PDF file prior to
printing.
About Ancestry Graphics & Printing
Ancestry Graphics
& Printing serves genealogy customers nationwide and can be found at www.ancestryprinting.com. In addition to a special page with
several practical tips for compiling and displaying your chart at a family
reunion, their web site also features many free downloads of genealogy forms,
family tree clip art, and gorgeous screensaver images.
Contact
Information:
Larry Spiegel
Ancestry Graphics &
Printing
630-653-8400
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