There are a number of ways, but the Search function provides the most straight forward method.
The advanceed search form allows you to enter additional information about the individual you're looking for and
presents you with a list of possible matches from the database.
Another great database resource can be found by clicking on the Surnames link if you are not sure exactly who you are looking
for or want a quick snapshot of all surnames in our family tree database.
How do I find an individual's ancestors?
Once you locate an individual, the easiest method is to press the Ancestors tab. This will show you a
graphical display of both the paternal and maternal ancestors.
Once you have the ancestor chart displayed, you can click on the arrows located at the far right ancestor if
you need to see additional ancestors. There are a number of formats for you to choose from
(Standard, Compact, Box, Text, Ahnentafel, and Photos & History) to display ancestors. Try clicking on the
various options and see which one works best for you.
What if I want to see an individual's descendants?
The tab marked Descendants can be used to display the descendants of an individual. There are a couple of
different formats that descendants can be displayed. You can switch between the Standard and Register format to
display the information the way that works best for you.
Can descendants be shown in a graphical format?
Yes, once the Descendants are displayed, you can show a specific branch of descendants from the selected
ancestor by pressing the descendant icon next to the descendant you wish to display.
Is there a way to tell if two individuals are related?
Yes, the Relationship tab will show a graphic display of all the people between two relatives. To use this function,
locate the first individual and then press the Relationship tab. Then use the find button to locate the second person to
be displayed. Once you have the two people selected click the calculate button to display their relationship.
The Timeline function looks interesting; what is it?
A timeline is displayed for an individual when the Timeline tab is clicked. The timeline shows important events in
history that occurred during the life of an individual or a group of individuals. It gives you a unique perspective and allows you to see
what was going on in the world during the lives of your ancestors.
If I see a mistake in the information presented can I correct it?
The Suggestion tab allows you to send corrections, updates, comments, or any other information to the database
administrator. Information on which individual you are referencing is automatically attached to the message when you
make a suggestion using the Suggestion tab. The database administrator will take your suggestion and add it to the database
in the next web update cycle.
Is there a way to print the display without all the headers and icons?
Yes there is. Just click on the Print link located above the control tabs. A format simplified for printing is presented
and you can use the print function of your browser to print the page.
What are all the icons for that are located on the upper right of the page?
These icons let you access additional information that is contained in the database. You can hover your mouse pointer
over each or press the Question Mark icon, far right, to obtain an explanation of what each icon does.
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