Chapter Six
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The Roots We Leave

You are not a single story.
You are a branch on a tree that stretches
further than memory — back to names
no one alive still speaks.
Plant your branch. Let those who come after
know where they began.

Add a Person

Start with yourself, then add parents, grandparents, children. Each person attaches to someone already in the tree. Leave parent blank to create a new root.

Your Family Tree

Click any node to see details. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom. Your tree grows as you add people.

How It Works

1

Start with yourself

Enter your name and click "Add to Tree." This creates the root of your family tree.

2

Add family members

Enter a name, then choose a parent from the dropdown to attach them. Add your parents, grandparents, children — each one connects to the tree.

3

Explore the tree

Click any node to see the person's name and birth year. Drag the canvas to move around. Use the scroll wheel to zoom in and out.

4

Your tree is private

All data is saved only in your browser's local storage. It stays here even if you close the page, but it never leaves your device.