Mapping Relationships and Non-Familial Connections Document communities, networks, and ties that go beyond the family tree
Who shaped your story beyond family? In this 30-minute webinar, you'll learn how to use Archoral’s relationship tools to document guardians, friends, neighbors, and other key figures who influenced a life. Go beyond the family tree and explore the power of community, connection, and chosen family.
🛠️ What You’ll Learn:
✅ Create and categorize non-traditional relationships (friends, mentors, guardians, etc.)
✅ Link individuals through shared homes, groups, and events
✅ Use the “FAN Club” approach to build out social circles
✅ Connect media and correspondence to multiple profiles
💡 Why It Matters: Family history doesn’t live in a vacuum. By including friends, allies, and influential figures, you strengthen the emotional and historical accuracy of your archive. These non-familial ties often explain decisions, movements, and even identities.
🧩 Real-World Example: You create a profile for your grandfather’s childhood friend who appears in multiple photos, letters, and military documents. As you link him to your grandfather’s timeline and shared locations, the friend’s influence becomes clear—helping you better understand both men’s lives and choices.
👥 Perfect for:
• Inclusive family historians
• Genealogists using the FAN Club method
• Anyone looking to preserve community ties and social histories
🔗 Reserve your spot today and start building smarter.
