Using FamilySearch Family Tree App
The FamilySearch Family Tree App will allow you to do the following:
- View your family tree in the portrait or fan view
- Add or edit information and relationships.
- Search and attach records as sources.
- Generate tasks lists.
- Search for duplicates, and merge them.
- Add and view memory items
- View your relationship to an individual
The following features are unique to the mobile Family Tree app:
- Relatives Around Me (Relatives at RootsTech is available until March 31, 2023
- Map My Ancestors
Download the app- FamilySearch Family Tree on App Store or Google Play
Sign into the app using your FamilySearch username and password.
First tab option- Tree
Can show in Pedigree or Fan Chart- use the little toggle to go between them
Change change the number of generations shown on the fan chart (under the name Pedigree in the top center position)
Filter options for either view by clicking on the option shown (slide to right or left to see more)
Default- basic colors
Birth Country
Sources- darker the color, the more sources attached to that person
Stories- darker the color, the more stories attached to that person (text based stories only)
Photos - darker the color, the more photos attached to that person
Research Helps- persons with record hints to attached, duplicates needing fixed, etc.
Ordinances- white means all are complete- other colors indicate needed, in progress, etc.
Clicking on any of the people will take one to their person page. More information on this below...
Second tab option- Tasks
Click on the little "i" button for information on how to use the tasks tab.
Pull down to see the option to change to All- Hints- or Temple
Third tab options - Temple
Takes you to your temple reservation list.
Click on "i" button on the left hand side for information about the legend of colors, reservation policy and other information about your temple ordinances.
Toggle slides on the right hand side to be able to search for a person on your list.
Three dots shows your Saved Family Name Cards and My Temple
Slide right or left to see the different sections
My Reservations- those saved for only one to complete
Shared with the temple- those you have shared with the temple for others to assist in completing
Family Groups- those you have shared within an assigned group of persons (family, friends or ward members- whatever you have selected)
Completed- a list of those ordinances completed in the last two years
Fourth Tab- Recents
A list of the last 50 people you have viewed on FamilySearch
Fifth Tab- More
Options include:
Search Historical Records (search by person, location or collection)
Find a Person (on FamilySearch Family Tree)
Relatives Around Me (allows for scanning to match cousins within 100 feet)
Map My Ancestors (shows what family events happened near your present location)
Improve Place-Names (standardization of places submitted in Family Tree)
Contacts (those you have added)
Family Groups (those you have created or a member in)
My Contributions (shows the number of sources, memories and people you have added to the tree)
Family History Activities (same ones available on Activities tab on the computer)
Messages (link to those available on Family Tree)
Settings (for app, account, profile and subscriptions)
Help (several options listed)
Memories (goes to Memories page)
Other Apps (shows other apps available from the church)
Sign Out (not recommended unless you know your username and password to sign by in)
Person Page Options- same options as on the computer, just displayed differently (swap left or right to see options not showing.
Tabs include:
Details- listing of personal vital information
Spouses- listing of spouse and children
Parents- listing of parents and siblings
Sources- shows all attached sources
Memories- shows all attached memories
Ordinances- shows Temple Ordinances
For all tabs, except Ordinances, there is a "+" sign for adding in new information
For all tabs, except Ordinances, clicking on the information will open up an edit option page.
Changes made on the app will be reflected in the online FamilySearch Tree- use the same caution when making changes as you would when working on the computer. Your name is associated with all changes made.
By clicking on the three dots "..." by the person name at the top, one can
View my Relationship
Search Records
Possible Duplicates
Descendants with Tasks*
View in the Tree
More
Share Person
Refresh Person
Follow
Download Memories
Recent Changes
Delete Person (only possible if you created the person and are the only one having contributed to the person's record)
Charts
* Descendants with Task allows one to review and attach Record Hints FamilySearch is presenting as probable record matches for this person and for three, four or five generations (you choose with the drop down options).
Learn More about FamilySearch Family Tree Apps
YouTube Videos on how to use the App
Getting Started with Family Tree App by Family Search
Tips and Tricks for Family Tree App by Family Search
FamilySearch App - by Family History Fanatics
Printed options
FamilySearch Family Tree App by The Family History Guide
How Do I Download the App by FamilySearch
What are the Features of the FamilySearch Apps by FamilySearch
Differences by FamilySearch Family Tree and Memories Apps by FamilySearch
Top Ten Tips for the Month
Viewing the Temple and Family History Leadership Session as Ward Correlation Meeting Note: be sure to download the discussion guide and use it with your group.
Family Reunions- 10 Steps to Plan by Family Tree Magazine
What Record will Help with your Problems - United States Record Finder by FamilySearch
Comparison of Genealogy Software - from Wikipedia
Understanding Courthouse Records by Evidence Explained
DNA Third Party Tools by DNA Painter
1950 Census Automated Story by FamilySearch- look for the Discovery Page option
Q & A for Consultants on The Family History Guide (hundreds of questions shown)
Source Linker information by Cameron Briggs (short videos to assist with every aspect of attaching record hints)
Roots Tech On Demand and Live Stream- videos of the classes are available for viewing- check it out!
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