Build floating family trees
Create multiple movable research trees without forcing uncertain people into your main tree.
Genealogy research tool
Genealogy Family Tree Tool for DNA Matches, Evidence and Hypotheses.
Organize family-tree research, DNA matches, shared cM, evidence, unknown people, and relationship hypotheses in a movable private HTML workspace.
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Digital download. One-time purchase. No subscription. Buy directly from Roots Adventure at the discounted website price through PayPal Sandbox checkout.
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What it helps you do
A flexible workspace for genealogy thinking.
The Floating Tree Tool is for organizing clues, not proving relationships automatically. A DNA range is a lead, not proof.
Map DNA matches
Record shared cM, segments, testing company, clusters, and match notes beside the people they may connect.
Test hypotheses
Use unknown-person cards, possible relationships, supporting evidence, and conflicting evidence without overstating conclusions.
Connect relatives
Move person cards, connect relatives, compare branches, and keep visual thinking flexible.
Keep evidence close
Attach research notes, questions, surnames, places, and evidence clues to the tree you are testing.
Export and back up
Use local save, export/import backup, and standalone HTML tree export so your work remains portable.
How it works
Test ideas without forcing conclusions.
- 1
Start
Create a research tree for the DNA cluster, family line, or hypothesis you are testing.
- 2
Add clues
Add known relatives, unknown people, DNA matches, shared cM notes, surnames, places, and evidence.
- 3
Connect
Move cards, connect relatives, and keep supporting and conflicting evidence visible while you reason.
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Back up
Export backups regularly and save standalone HTML tree views when you need to preserve or share a snapshot.
What you receive
A private HTML tool and guidance document.
- Roots Adventure Floating Tree Tool HTML file
- How-to-use document
- Multiple movable family-tree workspaces
- Movable person cards
- DNA match fields for shared cM, segments, and testing company
- Unknown-person and hypothesis cards
- Supporting and conflicting evidence notes
- Research notes, questions, surnames, and locations
- Search and filter tools
- Local browser save
- Export and import backups
- Standalone HTML tree export
Important limitations
Clear expectations protect the research.
- Digital download only. No physical product is shipped.
- Designed primarily for desktop and laptop use.
- Does not search Ancestry, FamilySearch, or other record websites for you.
- Does not identify relatives automatically.
- DNA evidence is a research clue, not proof by itself.
- Browser storage is not a backup. Export backups regularly.
- Any example family shown is fictional demonstration content.
Floating Tree Tool questions
Common questions
Is the Floating Tree Tool a DNA test or DNA analysis service?
No. It is an offline HTML organization tool for recording DNA-match clues, shared cM, evidence, hypotheses, and research notes. DNA evidence is a lead, not proof by itself.
Does it search Ancestry or FamilySearch automatically?
No. The tool helps organize your own research. It does not search external genealogy websites, access private accounts, or identify relatives automatically.
What do I receive?
You receive the Floating Tree Tool HTML file and a how-to-use document. It is a digital download only.
Do I need to install software?
No. The tool opens in a modern browser. It is best used on a desktop or laptop where the movable workspace has room to breathe.
How should I protect my work?
Browser storage is not a permanent backup. Export backups regularly and keep copies in storage locations you trust.