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Project 2: Findmypast Tree


Goal 3: Add or Remove People



Goal 3: Add or remove people in your Findmypast tree.


You can add direct ancestors, spouses, and children to your Findmypast tree, in Pedigree or Family View.


Choices


A Add parents for an individual.


Summary

If you are using the Pedigree view,

  1. Click Add Father or Add Mother.
  2. If the father or mother is new to your tree, fill in the fields in the dialog and click Save changes. Or,
  3. If the father or mother is already in your tree,
    a) Click "Select someone from your tree";
    b) Type the name of the father or mother in the Search bar and select it from the drop-down list; and
    c) Click Save changes.

If you are using the Family View,

  1. Click the plus sign above the person who needs a mother or father added.
  2. In the "Add a new relative" panel (left side),
    a) Choose the relative to be added;
    b) Click Continue;
    c) Fill in the details for the person; and
    d) Click Continue.
Exercises



B Add a spouse or children for a person.


Summary

If you are using the Pedigree view,

  1. Click Spouse and Children below the person's name in the tree to see the family members.
  2. Click the plus icon below the person's name in the tree and click the type of relative to add. If you are adding a child, select the parentage in the list that the child will be assigned to.
  3. If the spouse or child is new to your tree, fill in the fields in the dialog and click Save changes. Or,
  4. If the spouse or child is already in your tree,
    a) Click "Select someone from your tree";
    b) Type the name of the spouse or child in the Search bar and select it from the drop-down list; and
    c) Click Add Spouse or Add Child.

If you are using the Family View,

  1. Click the the "Add a relative" plus sign above the person who needs a spouse or child added.
  2. Follow steps 3 and 4 above to add the person.

Note : You can also add family members by clicking the person's name in the tree, clicking Add Relative, and selecting Spouse, Sibling, or Child.

Exercises



C Remove a person from your tree.


  1. Open the Profile page for the person to be deleted.
  2. At the bottom of the screen, click the "Delete Person" link.
  3. In the warning screen, click Delete.