New to FH. Tree is showing 1st entry + Add Child. Next entries are + Add Spouse & me (Elaine Boyd)

ElaineBooker

As I am doing this Tree should I be the first entry?

If so how do I correct what I have entered into the FH Tree?

Elaine Boyd (1942-Living) GZ27-Y29 Landscape View

Help please.

Kind regards

Elaine Booker

LGPreston

Hi Elaine,

Yes you can be the first person to put on your tree, but don't need to be. However I am not sure what it is you want to correct as we cannot see a living person on FamilySearch, only you can. You should look at our Getting Started page to help you add the information you currently have.

If you need to edit your own Person page, there are edit options for all the information.

If you need any more information, as mentioned above, the Help Centre is accessed by clicking the question mark at the top right of the FamilySearch page. If you type in key words, you should be able to find help articles.

On the Help Centre page, there are topics to look through and if you click View All, there are online courses available to you.

I hope you have the information you need to begin your family tree.

Wayland K Adams

Hi Elaine Although we can't see your exact tree, what you describe sounds like the normal display. The Landscape View displays 4 generations. The left most generation (left column) displays the children of the person you selected. In your case, it sounds like you haven't added any children so there will just be a prompt to add a child. The next generation (2nd column from left) is the person whose tree you are displaying. In your case it is you and a spouse if you add one. The next column, (3rd from the left) displays the parents of the person whose tree you are displaying. In your case, it will be your parents when you add them and parents of a spouse if you add them. The 4th column, (far right) displays your grandparents and a spouses grandparents when you add them. There are also prompts on the far right to go back a generation. Likewise, there are prompts on the left to move ahead a generation. Hopefully this answers your concern as it seems what you are seeing is very normal.

lstolk36

Welcome to the FamilySearch community. Thank you for the time you spend asking questions 

Dear Elaine,

How should I add names to Family Tree?

 

You can add multiple versions of a person's name in Family Tree. Generally, our recommendation is that you enter the person's birth name or complete legal name in the Vitals section. Then add all of the variations in the Other Information field. Here's how to add married names, nicknames, aliases (AKA names), and other variations.

When you add alternate names, the record is easier to find in Family Tree, since the system includes alternate names in the search.

Steps (website)

1. In the Family Tree on FamilySearch.org, display the person page you want to enhance.
2. If the Details section does not show, click Details.
3. On the Details view, if the Other Information box is closed, click the triangle next to the box's name.  
4. In the Other Information section, click Add Information.
5. Click Alternate name.
6. Click to select the type of alternate name and language.
7. Enter the name.
8. Enter a reason statement to explain how you know the information is correct.
9. Click Save.

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/ar...

also please consider

How should I add names to Family Tree?

 

You can add multiple versions of a person's name in Family Tree. Generally, our recommendation is that you enter the person's birth name or complete legal name in the Vitals section. Then add all of the variations in the Other Information field. Here's how to add married names, nicknames, aliases (AKA names), and other variations.

When you add alternate names, the record is easier to find in Family Tree, since the system includes alternate names in the search.

Steps (website)

1. In the Family Tree on FamilySearch.org, display the person page you want to enhance.
2. If the Details section does not show, click Details.
3. On the Details view, if the Other Information box is closed, click the triangle next to the box's name.  
4. In the Other Information section, click Add Information.
5. Click Alternate name.
6. Click to select the type of alternate name and language.
7. Enter the name.
8. Enter a reason statement to explain how you know the information is correct.
9. Click Save.

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/ar...

You may not be familiar with the Help center.

At the top of any page on FamilySearch.org, click the Help icon (the small circle with the question mark inside of it).

1. A drop-down menu appears. Click the option that you think is most relevant.

• Getting Started teaches you basic concepts for using the website and provides you with information in case you'd like to talk to someone in person about any questions you may have.
• Help Center brings you to the Help Center home page, where you can search all resources or browse by topic.
• Contact Us offers a variety of ways to reach FamilySearch Support.
• Community brings you to a place where you can collaborate with others who have similar interests in the challenging but rewarding work of genealogy. You can browse or ask or answer questions. You can also find and join groups on specific subjects.
• My Cases is where to go if you have previously contacted FamilySearch Support and want to view the details of your case.
• Research Wiki allows you to search through the compiled resources of the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
• Helper Resources links you to the Planner and other resources that you can use to help others with their family history.
• How do I change my username and password?
• How do I remove a photo or a person from my home page?

Thank you for the work you are doing in Family Tree and we wish you much success.

MNuttall

If you are building your pedigree, this article may be of use:

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-add-a-family-member-to-the-pedigree-in-family-tree

Sometimes it is easier to work from a person's profile page, rather than from the pedigree view, in which case you might want to read this article which contains general information on adding family members from the person page:

https://www.familysearch.org/help/helpcenter/article/how-do-i-add-living-relatives-to-a-person-in-family-tree

We hope this helps you get started in Family Tree!

ElaineBooker

Many thanks for your assistance. Much appreciated.

Kind regards

Elaine B.