Genealogy Merit Badge (WORKSHEET & REQUIREMENTS)

About the Badge

The Genealogy Merit Badge is one of the most popular badges offered by the Boy Scouts of America. It allows scouts to explore their own family history and ancestry, while learning about the history of their family and the area they live in.

Requirements

The requirements for the Genealogy Merit Badge are as follows:

• Establish your own family tree using primary and secondary sources.
• Research the history of your family and the area they live in.
• Visit a genealogical society or library to learn more about genealogy.
• Create a timeline of your family’s history.
• Record at least five generations of your family history.
• Interview at least two of your living relatives.
• Present your family tree and your research findings to your merit badge counselor.

Worksheet

If you’re working towards earning the Genealogy Merit Badge, then you should use the worksheet below to track your progress. Just download the Worksheet from here to fill it out.

You can also find more information about the Genealogy Merit Badge here.

Conclusion

The Genealogy Merit Badge is an exciting way for scouts to explore their own family history and discover the roots of their family. With the worksheet and requirements provided, scouts can easily track their progress towards earning the badge.