A year ago I commented on one of Ancestry's that they really should add a relationship called ' in servitude ' so I'm happy familysearch has added something similar.
I use Family Search more than any other website. In particular I use the Non-Indexed Italian records. For the most part I have not been that interested or considered taking the time to mess with the Family Search Family Tree. I was mostly interested in doing my own research and maybe add a little at a time later on in that tree. But, some recent experiences has made me look at it in a new way. When I first started doing genealogy I was 39. Now I am 62. Some of my contemporary relatives (such as first cousins) and those of the previous generation (aunts and uncles) have passed away. I myself have some health problems and we know where this can eventually lead. I was looking at the tree and there was glaringly wrong information. "Nonna" (my mother's grandmother) was not in the tree at all. My great-grandfather, Ignazio, married two sisters. First he married Giovanna. She died and then he married her sister, Ida ("Nonna"). Ida was my grandfather's mother, not Giovanna. I think I am of the generation that we just take it for granted that Ida would be remembered and there would be no reason to take the time to find documents to prove she existed. I remember her and she died in 1976 in Joliet, Illinois. And it is common family knowledge (and we have the documents to prove it) that she was Ignazio's second wife and that Giovanna had the first 3 children: Bill, Libby and John AND the rest (including my Grandpa, the youngest) were Ida's children. But the tree doesn't have the other children. But there was that connection from me to my mom to my grandpa then to Ignazio and Giovanna and then to Giovanna's parents (also Ida's parents of course). But no Ida. That just amazed me. But I remember her and others in my family remember her. But, that doesn't guarantee that anybody else would know that. And as I get older I start to think how the same logic can be applied to my grandparents, my parents, myself and my siblings. That without documentation to prove existence eventually those with the memories of living people will not be around to prove that they existed. So, I decided to focus on working on the Family Tree and I found some documents that prove Ida's existence, prove she was my grandfather's mother, prove she was Ignazio's second wife, etc. So I found some links to documents in Family Search and created an ID for Ida and added her as my grandfather's mother and also found some copies of documents that I have to further prove her existence and relationships and I've started adding those to the tree. I also noticed in some cases in the Italian ancestry that there are persons missing, dates missing and/or no Sources attached. And I have the ability to correct or add those items because I've seen the documents (mostly in the Non-Indexed Italian records) and have made specific research notes citing their locations: Microfilm numbers, Microfilm titles, Exact frame numbers, etc. So I can easily find them and attach them as Sources. I also like the "Collaborate" section. I think I may be using that to discuss more of the information which is illustrated by more than one document -- sometimes in different locations due to the tendency for Italians to move quite a lot within their general areas. So, I have changed my opinion about contributing to the Family Search Family Tree and decided to focus more on doing that. In fact, last night I made a Word report listing the major vital events (births, marriages and deaths) of ALL of my known direct Italian ancestors chronologically from 1788 to 2014 (when my grandmother died -- not Italian but married to my grandfather whose parents were both born in Italy). And I am comparing my notes there with what is in the Family Search Family Tree that others have contributed to already and seeing what is missing or what is incorrect and having a plan to fix that.
I'm not sure whether I'll like single or double as FS is not my main go-to, BUT I'm loving the settings freedom! I've done Ancestry for probably 30 years and am nearing the end of middle age, so I struggle with FS despite having done workshops on how to use FS and your vids. I'll keep slugging along though as I've still found genie gold on FS.
Wow! I’ve learned so much! Even though the video is old, there is so much I never knew. Excellent video and brilliant delivery by the lady. In use all of the main Family Tree sites, FamilySearch is my favourite.
The old version of the page will go away sometime early in 2023, there are still a few. occasional issues where you may need to briefly switch back to complete a task so if you run into one, send feedback to tell them there is a tech glitch involving the action you need to do and they will work on it. They did that quickly with one I had a month before this comment.
Hi Devon and Andrew! Do you have any tips on talking to older relatives this Christmas? I don't want to be bothersome to them, but if a cool story does come up, I want to be able to record it, either the audio or written. Every Christmas, I go in with a list of questions I want to ask when I see my older relatives but I don't want to detract from the real reason we gather to celebrate. Any tips? Would love to hear your thoughts in an upcoming Q and A. Merry Christmas!
Let me share tips now. Ask in advance before you arrive. For instance, "hey Aunt Margie. I'm looking forward to seeing you during the holidays. Would you mind if we have some time together to talk about some family history questions I have? I don't want to take time away from our celebrations, but if you're game, I would love to ask you a few questions." Then share one or two questions so they have an idea of what those questions might be. If you prepare folks in advance, they can let you know if that will work and be prepared. If it wouldn't work then, you can arrange another way to chat. I bet you'll find many of your relatives super receptive if you ask in advance.
Oh, and considering using the FamilySearch Mobile App to record them telling their stories. Then, all the family members can have access to the stories (for free) .
Thanks for the event ordering tip. However, the events listed vertically do not cover the whole area, they are left adjusted and leave a big blank area to the right, and rather than extend the event description into that blank area, they truncate it and force you to click to view the whole description/sentence. My wrist doesn't want more clicks! I also notice a change on the MEMORIES page. They are no longer organized by "photos" and "documents", although there is a filter tab to change the "view" (e.g, see only photos, see only documents). I guess you have to flag them as "photos" or "documents" when you upload. I have yet to add any new ones. You can also arrange memories by date now, and the chronological order stays for all your profile views until you change it to something else. Everyone can view things to their own preference.
Sam... thanks for pointing out the changes to the Memories Page. I tend to keep my videos focused on one topic (ideally the Person Page in this case). I have covered so many research related topics that I forgot to cover the changes to the Memories page. I appreciate your insights.
Please, and then send me an email about what you find. I'm a little confused by the person with the same first and last name statement you made. I'd love some clarity.
The Alert notice is great, something i needed about 18 mos ago! Someone who thought they were being helpful updating a few of the ancestor profiles I had created, but without any records and instead wreaked havoc. Changing relationship from husband/wife to brother/sister, moving a child from the correct parents to a different/incorrect set of parents, etc. As much as I'm excited to hear about the Alert notice, is it possible for someone to edit a profile *without* seeing the Alert notice?
It is possible for people to change the FamilySearch Family Tree without seeing alerts, notes, and so forth. The only thing we can do to make improvements is to help educate users of FamilySearch on how to better use the platform. Thus, videos like this (or others I have on this channel). So, share the heck out of this video to help spread the word.
GREAT question. First, let me recommend watching this video about what you could add to your family tree. I do cover the difference in the FS section. What Details Should I Save to My Family Tree? th-cam.com/video/M1PTqNKAIFo/w-d-xo.html But briefly... events relate to date specific details: residence, graduation, military service. Facts relate to non-date specific details. Clan, Titles, No children, never married, etc.
GEDmatch is a DNA platform. My guess is that you're trying to figure out a DNA/family tree question. We have a Channel Membership webinar that would help you understand this question with an actual case study. th-cam.com/video/FXqlYntCaS4/w-d-xo.html
I love the Alert notice…I’ll be using this respectfully. Thanks Devon for bringing this to our attention 👏👏👏
My pleasure. I'm glad you liked the subtle (or overt) hint to be cautious with the alert.
A year ago I commented on one of Ancestry's that they really should add a relationship called ' in servitude ' so I'm happy familysearch has added something similar.
That's awesome. Yay!
I'm new to FamilySearch so I'll be coming back to reference this video to help me get acclimated. Thank you so much.
Awesome. I have other videos about FamilySearch for beginners. You'll find them listed here th-cam.com/play/PLcVx-GSCjcdmTQWonBrjNsalbOCH6ZcWx.html
Really appreciate learning about these new features. Thanks!
My pleasure. Always happy to help.
I use Family Search more than any other website. In particular I use the Non-Indexed Italian records. For the most part I have not been that interested or considered taking the time to mess with the Family Search Family Tree. I was mostly interested in doing my own research and maybe add a little at a time later on in that tree. But, some recent experiences has made me look at it in a new way.
When I first started doing genealogy I was 39. Now I am 62. Some of my contemporary relatives (such as first cousins) and those of the previous generation (aunts and uncles) have passed away. I myself have some health problems and we know where this can eventually lead. I was looking at the tree and there was glaringly wrong information. "Nonna" (my mother's grandmother) was not in the tree at all. My great-grandfather, Ignazio, married two sisters. First he married Giovanna. She died and then he married her sister, Ida ("Nonna"). Ida was my grandfather's mother, not Giovanna.
I think I am of the generation that we just take it for granted that Ida would be remembered and there would be no reason to take the time to find documents to prove she existed. I remember her and she died in 1976 in Joliet, Illinois. And it is common family knowledge (and we have the documents to prove it) that she was Ignazio's second wife and that Giovanna had the first 3 children: Bill, Libby and John AND the rest (including my Grandpa, the youngest) were Ida's children. But the tree doesn't have the other children.
But there was that connection from me to my mom to my grandpa then to Ignazio and Giovanna and then to Giovanna's parents (also Ida's parents of course). But no Ida. That just amazed me. But I remember her and others in my family remember her. But, that doesn't guarantee that anybody else would know that. And as I get older I start to think how the same logic can be applied to my grandparents, my parents, myself and my siblings. That without documentation to prove existence eventually those with the memories of living people will not be around to prove that they existed.
So, I decided to focus on working on the Family Tree and I found some documents that prove Ida's existence, prove she was my grandfather's mother, prove she was Ignazio's second wife, etc. So I found some links to documents in Family Search and created an ID for Ida and added her as my grandfather's mother and also found some copies of documents that I have to further prove her existence and relationships and I've started adding those to the tree.
I also noticed in some cases in the Italian ancestry that there are persons missing, dates missing and/or no Sources attached. And I have the ability to correct or add those items because I've seen the documents (mostly in the Non-Indexed Italian records) and have made specific research notes citing their locations: Microfilm numbers, Microfilm titles, Exact frame numbers, etc. So I can easily find them and attach them as Sources. I also like the "Collaborate" section. I think I may be using that to discuss more of the information which is illustrated by more than one document -- sometimes in different locations due to the tendency for Italians to move quite a lot within their general areas.
So, I have changed my opinion about contributing to the Family Search Family Tree and decided to focus more on doing that. In fact, last night I made a Word report listing the major vital events (births, marriages and deaths) of ALL of my known direct Italian ancestors chronologically from 1788 to 2014 (when my grandmother died -- not Italian but married to my grandfather whose parents were both born in Italy). And I am comparing my notes there with what is in the Family Search Family Tree that others have contributed to already and seeing what is missing or what is incorrect and having a plan to fix that.
Nice walk through of the changes, well done Devon! I also like the option to customize!
That's Greg. It's my pleasure to be of service.
I'm not sure whether I'll like single or double as FS is not my main go-to, BUT I'm loving the settings freedom! I've done Ancestry for probably 30 years and am nearing the end of middle age, so I struggle with FS despite having done workshops on how to use FS and your vids. I'll keep slugging along though as I've still found genie gold on FS.
I'm happy to be of assistance in working your way through FamilySearch. Learning new platforms can be a challenge to be sure.
Wow! I’ve learned so much! Even though the video is old, there is so much I never knew. Excellent video and brilliant delivery by the lady. In use all of the main Family Tree sites, FamilySearch is my favourite.
The old version of the page will go away sometime early in 2023, there are still a few. occasional issues where you may need to briefly switch back to complete a task so if you run into one, send feedback to tell them there is a tech glitch involving the action you need to do and they will work on it. They did that quickly with one I had a month before this comment.
Thanks James for sharing this information. Much appreciated.
Thank you. This really helps me to understand the new profile pages.
Yay! I love to hear it.
Hi Devon and Andrew! Do you have any tips on talking to older relatives this Christmas? I don't want to be bothersome to them, but if a cool story does come up, I want to be able to record it, either the audio or written. Every Christmas, I go in with a list of questions I want to ask when I see my older relatives but I don't want to detract from the real reason we gather to celebrate. Any tips? Would love to hear your thoughts in an upcoming Q and A. Merry Christmas!
Let me share tips now. Ask in advance before you arrive. For instance, "hey Aunt Margie. I'm looking forward to seeing you during the holidays. Would you mind if we have some time together to talk about some family history questions I have? I don't want to take time away from our celebrations, but if you're game, I would love to ask you a few questions." Then share one or two questions so they have an idea of what those questions might be. If you prepare folks in advance, they can let you know if that will work and be prepared. If it wouldn't work then, you can arrange another way to chat. I bet you'll find many of your relatives super receptive if you ask in advance.
Oh, and considering using the FamilySearch Mobile App to record them telling their stories. Then, all the family members can have access to the stories (for free) .
@@FamilyHistoryFanatics thank you so much!!!
Thanks for the event ordering tip. However, the events listed vertically do not cover the whole area, they are left adjusted and leave a big blank area to the right, and rather than extend the event description into that blank area, they truncate it and force you to click to view the whole description/sentence. My wrist doesn't want more clicks!
I also notice a change on the MEMORIES page. They are no longer organized by "photos" and "documents", although there is a filter tab to change the "view" (e.g, see only photos, see only documents). I guess you have to flag them as "photos" or "documents" when you upload. I have yet to add any new ones. You can also arrange memories by date now, and the chronological order stays for all your profile views until you change it to something else. Everyone can view things to their own preference.
Sam... thanks for pointing out the changes to the Memories Page. I tend to keep my videos focused on one topic (ideally the Person Page in this case). I have covered so many research related topics that I forgot to cover the changes to the Memories page. I appreciate your insights.
I think there's more than one person with the same first and last name, too. I'll check out this change to the Person Page.
Please, and then send me an email about what you find. I'm a little confused by the person with the same first and last name statement you made. I'd love some clarity.
Double, I like the new customization features.
Cool. I'm glad someone likes the double column even thought it hurts my brain.
And yes, being able to customize the features is awesome.
One column and I really like the rearrange feature.
Yay! Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Thank you so much. This was very, very helpful!
Absolutely. My pleasure.
Thank you! very informative! double, but single works too
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for responding to the question of the day.
The Alert notice is great, something i needed about 18 mos ago! Someone who thought they were being helpful updating a few of the ancestor profiles I had created, but without any records and instead wreaked havoc. Changing relationship from husband/wife to brother/sister, moving a child from the correct parents to a different/incorrect set of parents, etc.
As much as I'm excited to hear about the Alert notice, is it possible for someone to edit a profile *without* seeing the Alert notice?
It is possible for people to change the FamilySearch Family Tree without seeing alerts, notes, and so forth. The only thing we can do to make improvements is to help educate users of FamilySearch on how to better use the platform. Thus, videos like this (or others I have on this channel). So, share the heck out of this video to help spread the word.
I’d like to hear about the App. I mostly use the app and I know I’m missing things, but I can’t get to a PC at night on the couch! 😂
What is the difference between a fact and an event?
GREAT question.
First, let me recommend watching this video about what you could add to your family tree. I do cover the difference in the FS section.
What Details Should I Save to My Family Tree? th-cam.com/video/M1PTqNKAIFo/w-d-xo.html
But briefly... events relate to date specific details: residence, graduation, military service. Facts relate to non-date specific details. Clan, Titles, No children, never married, etc.
ooh, feedback ability!!
Yep. Feedback is needed.
I quite like it but have added children in the wrong box a couple of times and had to remove them.
I think we all do. But we can rearrange things.
Random question I'm trying to prove that my 2nd Great-Grandfather changed his name on Gedmatch how would I go and do that?
GEDmatch is a DNA platform. My guess is that you're trying to figure out a DNA/family tree question. We have a Channel Membership webinar that would help you understand this question with an actual case study. th-cam.com/video/FXqlYntCaS4/w-d-xo.html
Single!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you'll enjoy my other FamilySearch content.
Single
You're not alone.
single
Yay! Glad I'm not alone.
So far they haven't changed any of the Jesters I have major warnings on.
That's great news.
Single
Me too!