Show multiple relationship lines

Debbie2378

Is there a way to see how you are related through multiple lines? I will have a specific line open and when i click show my relationship- a different relationship line comes up. If you are related to someone through multiple lines why does it show only one line and how is it determined as to which line will be shown?

Gail Swihart Watson

No FamilySearch does not do that. Ancestry used to do that, but even they don't any more. You have to recognize on your own that the same person is in your ThruLines in several places.

Nyx773

@Debbie2378
The View Relationship link on FamilySearch profiles will only show the most direct link. This includes if that person's spouse had a closer relationship to you.

To view the closest blood/adoptive relationship and ignore spouse relationships, there are a few options listed on the FamilySearch Solutions Gallery page.

Here is one method:
Sign into Relative Finder using your FamilySearch account.
Click on Connect and follow the prompts.

Áine.ní.Donnghaile

I'm particularly fond of Family Tree Maker. It's no longer listed in the Solutions Gallery, but it still works very well with FamilySearch and Ancestry.